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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 7C

SMD 7C03

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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.

Carlos D. Richardson

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

  • Pledges to push for a quality grocery store in 7C03.
  • Supports preserving neighborhood character in land-use rules.
  • Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes.
  • Supports removing parking and travel lanes for protected bike lanes.
More about Carlos
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  1. Pledges to push for a quality grocery store in 7C03.

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carlos Richardson (7C03)

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

    “I will advocate for us to get a quality grocery store and other places to pick up hot and cold food.”

  2. Supports preserving neighborhood character in land-use rules.

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carlos Richardson (7C03)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 6 … Question 23 · ggwash.org

    “It's more important to preserve the character of our neighborhoods, and the District's land-use regulations should reflect that. … ANC 7C already has an overabundance of new homes”

  3. Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes.

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carlos Richardson (7C03)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 27 · ggwash.org

    “No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes.”

  4. Supports removing parking and travel lanes for protected bike lanes.

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carlos Richardson (7C03)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 28 · ggwash.org

    “Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes.”

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