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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 6B

SMD 6B09

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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.

Karen Hughes

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

  • Supports daylighting, lane restrictions and protected bike lanes
  • Proposes mixed-use development on the Potomac Avenue Metro platform
  • Supports more housing supply at a range of prices
  • Sponsored ANC letter backing 11th Street SE protected bike laneIn office

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

More about Karen
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  1. Supports daylighting, lane restrictions and protected bike lanes

    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

    “Continue to work closely with DDOT to implement traffic safety measures that include daylighting, lane restrictions, PBLs, and other pedestrian-friendly improvements.”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Karen Hughes (SMD 6B09)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org

  2. Proposes mixed-use development on the Potomac Avenue Metro platform

    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

    “On the Potomac Ave metro concrete platform. Plenty of room there for a mixed use development, with nearby amenities and businesses.”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Karen Hughes (SMD 6B09)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · ggwash.org

  3. Supports more housing supply at a range of prices

    Karen Hughes for ANC Commissioner, 6B09

    Campaign website · Karen Hughes campaign · karenhughesdc.com

    “That means we need more housing supply at a range of prices.”

  4. Sponsored ANC letter backing 11th Street SE protected bike lane

    ANC 6B meeting minutes, September 9, 2025

    Government record · Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions · Minutes, September 9, 2025 · oanc.dc.gov

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