District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 6A

SMD 6A02

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
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.

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Kari Cooke

No party listed

Disability rights advocate

The gist

Pledges to attend ANC meetings so the commission meets quorum
Pledges a quarterly newsletter and responses to constituents
Pledges to ensure every neighbor is heard at ANC meetings
Pledges advocacy for residents' ability to live and work locally

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Pledges to attend ANC meetings so the commission meets quorum
Kari Cooke for ANC 6A02: Platform
Campaign website · Kari Cooke campaign · kcookeforanc6a.com
“As your commissioner I am committed to showing up so we can meet quorum and get things done.”
Pledges a quarterly newsletter and responses to constituents
Kari Cooke for ANC 6A02: Platform
Campaign website · Kari Cooke campaign · kcookeforanc6a.com
“I will have a quarterly newsletter to share information and stay engaged with you.”
Pledges to ensure every neighbor is heard at ANC meetings
Kari Cooke for ANC 6A02: Platform
Campaign website · Kari Cooke campaign · kcookeforanc6a.com
“As your commissioner, I will protect the process so every neighbor actually gets heard during ANC meetings.”
Pledges advocacy for residents' ability to live and work locally
Kari Cooke for ANC 6A02: Platform
Campaign website · Kari Cooke campaign · kcookeforanc6a.com
“As your commissioner, I will advocate for actions that support our ability to live and work here.”

Cole Rinner

No party listed

The gist

Proposes nighttime community activities to improve safety
Proposes greening H and 8th Streets NE as community space
Proposes new housing on H Street NE near 8th Street
Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes

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Proposes nighttime community activities to improve safety
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I would organize night time group activities for community members, for one.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Cole Rinner (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Proposes greening H and 8th Streets NE as community space
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“by organizing it as a community space, adding more greenery to the area for shade and beauty, and an improved bus stop awning”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Cole Rinner (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Proposes new housing on H Street NE near 8th Street
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Making it a block for housing and business could revitalize the area.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Cole Rinner (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · ggwash.org
Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 27 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes, and would introduce a resolution in support”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Cole Rinner (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 27 · ggwash.org

Kimberly S. Butler

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Pledges pro-housing resolutions and support for by-right development
Supports making 15% of homes in each planning area affordable
Supports downtown road pricing (congestion pricing)
Supports removing parking and travel lanes for protected bike lanes

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Pledges pro-housing resolutions and support for by-right development
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I would introduce and support pro-housing resolutions, provide testimony before the Zoning Commission and Council, and advocate for predictable by right development”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kimberly S. Butler (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Supports making 15% of homes in each planning area affordable
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 35 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I support the goal of ensuring that at least 15% of homes in every planning area are affordable”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kimberly S. Butler (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 35 · ggwash.org
Supports downtown road pricing (congestion pricing)
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 29 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support the implementation of road pricing.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kimberly S. Butler (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 29 · ggwash.org
Supports removing parking and travel lanes for protected bike lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 28 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kimberly S. Butler (SMD 6A02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 28 · ggwash.org

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