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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5E

SMD 5E03

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: An advisory neighborhood commissioner represents about 2,000 residents of one single-member district on the neighborhood commission, which advises the District government on zoning, liquor licenses, traffic, parks and other neighborhood matters. Unpaid; two-year term; nonpartisan.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Housing

  • Patrick J KingNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Andrew WaksNo party listed

    • Supports new housing on the vacant Mamo lot.
    • Supports building more homes to bring down prices.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Patrick J KingNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Andrew WaksNo party listed

    • Pledges to push agencies to fix dangerous arterial streets.
    • Pledges to push for better transit access and reliability.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.