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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Public safety

Kari CookeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cole RinnerNo party listed
- Proposes nighttime community activities to improve safety
Kimberly S. ButlerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Housing

Kari CookeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cole RinnerNo party listed
- Proposes new housing on H Street NE near 8th Street
Kimberly S. ButlerNo party listed
- Pledges pro-housing resolutions and support for by-right development
- Supports making 15% of homes in each planning area affordable

Economy & jobs

Kari CookeNo party listed
- Pledges advocacy for residents' ability to live and work locally
Cole RinnerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kimberly S. ButlerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

Kari CookeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cole RinnerNo party listed
- Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
Kimberly S. ButlerNo party listed
- Supports downtown road pricing (congestion pricing)
- Supports removing parking and travel lanes for protected bike lanes

Environment & parks

Kari CookeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cole RinnerNo party listed
- Proposes greening H and 8th Streets NE as community space
Kimberly S. ButlerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Kari CookeNo party listed
- 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
Cole RinnerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kimberly S. ButlerNo party listed
No documented position found.

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; 6 issues covered in this race.