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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5F

SMD 5F02

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
1
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.

Matthew Frichtl

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The gist

  • Supports housing on land along the Red Line and trail.
  • Supports more city resources for youth to reduce violence.
  • Supports dedicated bike and bus lanes, pending location studies.
More about Matthew
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  1. Supports housing on land along the Red Line and trail.

    2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “ANC 5F and my SMD has plenty of land along the metro red line and Metropolitan Branch Trail that can still be developed into housing”
    Matthew Frichtl (5F02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  2. Supports more city resources for youth to reduce violence.

    2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I believe the city needs to provide additional resources to help keep the youth off the streets and reduce violence.”
    Matthew Frichtl (5F02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Supports dedicated bike and bus lanes, pending location studies.

    2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I do support building dedicated bike and bus lanes, but need to see the results of studies to understand ideal locations”
    Matthew Frichtl (5F02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

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