District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 6A

SMD 6A06

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 4
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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Chris Kennedy

No party listed

Economist

The gist

Pledges to advance the Nesso Plaza project on H Street
Opposes a 15% affordable-housing target and inclusionary zoning mandates
Supports legalizing sixplexes and apartments in every neighborhood
Proposes making serious-injury hit-and-runs a felony

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Pledges to advance the Nesso Plaza project on H Street
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
“Focus on ensuring Nesso Plaza moves forward as planned.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Chris Kennedy (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Opposes a 15% affordable-housing target and inclusionary zoning mandates
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 22 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I do not agree that 15 percent of all homes in a planning area should be affordable, and would introduce a resolution in opposition”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Chris Kennedy (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 22 · ggwash.org
Supports legalizing sixplexes and apartments in every neighborhood
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 19 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, apartments should be legal in all parts of all the District’s neighborhoods, and I would introduce a resolution supporting the legalization of sixplexes”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Chris Kennedy (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 19 · ggwash.org
Proposes making serious-injury hit-and-runs a felony
D.C. Has a Traffic Violence Problem
Other · Capital Commonsense (Chris Kennedy) · Aug 6, 2026 · capitalcommonsense.com
“Better yet? Make it a felony to leave the scene of an accident that results in a serious injury.”

Daniel Aboagye

No party listed

Data scientist; bartender

The gist

Supports by-right housing and upzoning near H Street
Proposes liquor settlement agreements tailored to each business
Pledges to press MPD on 15th Street corridor gun violence
Pledges to push enforcement of D.C.'s short-term rental law

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Supports by-right housing and upzoning near H Street
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
“That means supporting by-right housing development near the corridor, advocating for upzoning, and approving increases in density wherever the ANC is given a say.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Daniel Aboagye (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Proposes liquor settlement agreements tailored to each business
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
“writing settlement agreements tailored to the differing needs of various businesses and the contexts they operate in”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Daniel Aboagye (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Pledges to press MPD on 15th Street corridor gun violence
Daniel Aboagye for ANC 6A06 Commissioner
Campaign website · Daniel Aboagye campaign · aboagye.org
“Gun violence along the 15th Street corridor must come to an end, and we cannot allow organized drug enterprises to operate with impunity.”
Pledges to push enforcement of D.C.'s short-term rental law
Daniel Aboagye for ANC 6A06 Commissioner
Campaign website · Daniel Aboagye campaign · aboagye.org
“push the city to enforce the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act consistently so that newly built units are not diverted for use as Airbnb lodging”

Ray Biggs, II

No party listed

Civil engineer

The gist

Supports concentrating new housing on H Street near transit
Opposes allowing apartments on every block citywide
Pledges to press DDOT for traffic studies and commitments
Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes

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Supports concentrating new housing on H Street near transit
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
“I would focus the greatest share of new housing along the H Street NE corridor and other underused or redevelopable sites near frequent transit”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ray Biggs II (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · ggwash.org
Opposes allowing apartments on every block citywide
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 20 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I do not believe the same development intensity is appropriate on every block”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ray Biggs II (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 20 · ggwash.org
Pledges to press DDOT for traffic studies and commitments
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
“request data and traffic studies, push DDOT and other agencies for specific commitments, introduce resolutions when needed, track open constituent issues publicly”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ray Biggs II (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · 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
“Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ray Biggs II (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 27 · ggwash.org

Ben Hammer

No party listedIncumbent

Communications professional

The gist

Pledges to expand residents-only street parking and road safety
Pledges expanded outreach with neighbors on public safety
Supports accessory dwelling units and basement apartments
Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes

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Pledges to expand residents-only street parking and road safety
Meet the ANC 6A06 Candidates Before Saturday Election
News coverage · Hill Rag · Apr 9, 2026 · hillrag.com
“I’ll work to expand street parking reserved for residents; improve road safety for kids and cyclists; work to improve our public safety”
Pledges expanded outreach with neighbors on public 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 am already working with neighbors, Citizens Advisory Councils and D.C. officials to make the neighborhood a safer place to live for everyone.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ben Hammer (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Supports accessory dwelling units and basement apartments
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
“I support allowing residents to build Accessible Dwelling Units and adding housing by converting basements into apartments”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ben Hammer (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · ggwash.org
Opposes 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 do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes, and would introduce a resolution in opposition”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ben Hammer (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 27 · ggwash.org

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