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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 6D

SMD 6D04

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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.

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Manasi RaveendranCampaign photo — Manasi for ANC 6D-04

Manasi Raveendran

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The gist

  • Proposes working with businesses and BID to stabilize retail
  • Pledges quarterly listening sessions before ANC business meetings
  • Pledges to seek affordable units in two pending SMD projects
  • Supports downtown road pricing (congestion pricing)
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  1. Proposes working with businesses and BID to stabilize retail

    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

    “The biggest issue in my SMD is making sure that we have more stable retail.”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Manasi Raveendran (SMD 6D04)

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

  2. Pledges quarterly listening sessions before ANC business meetings

    Manasi for ANC 6D-04: Plans

    Campaign website · Manasi Raveendran campaign · manasianc6d4.wixsite.com

    “As a Commissioner, if elected, I plan on continuing to have listening sessions once a quarter ahead of the monthly ANC Business Meeting.”

  3. Pledges to seek affordable units in two pending SMD projects

    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

    “For the 2 lots going through the city approval process, I would like to work to assure that there are affordable options available.”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Manasi Raveendran (SMD 6D04)

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

  4. 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: Manasi Raveendran (SMD 6D04)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 29 · ggwash.org

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