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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5F

SMD 5F06

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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.

Joe Bishop-Henchman

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

  • Sponsored ANC 5F's resolution urging a bolder housing FLUM.
  • Supports new homes along Rhode Island and Florida avenues.
  • Pledges to enroll 5F06 in DPW's rat-proof litter can pilot.
  • Sponsored a resolution requesting a Rhode Island Avenue bus lane.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Joe
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  1. Sponsored ANC 5F's resolution urging a bolder housing FLUM.

    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 sponsored ANC 5F's resolution urging the Office of Planning to think more ambitiously about addressing the housing crisis in its proposed FLUM”
    Joe Bishop-Henchman (5F06): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  2. Supports new homes along Rhode Island and Florida avenues.

    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

    “Along Rhode Island Avenue or Florida Avenue, infill units within the community, and on currently industrial or underused land along the Metropolitan Branch Trail.”
    Joe Bishop-Henchman (5F06): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Pledges to enroll 5F06 in DPW's rat-proof litter can pilot.

    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

    “Volunteer my SMD to participate in DPW's new rat-proof litter can pilot project”
    Joe Bishop-Henchman (5F06): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  4. Sponsored a resolution requesting a Rhode Island Avenue bus lane.

    ANC 5F: Documents (adopted resolutions and actions, with sponsors)

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5F · anc5f.com

    “Resolution Requesting RI Avenue Bus Lane and Crosswalk (Commissioner Bishop-Henchman)”

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