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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 7C

SMD 7C06

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • LaDan W. JohnsonNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Devin TurnerNo party listed

    • Pledges to work with agencies on proven crime-reduction strategies.

Education

Housing

  • LaDan W. JohnsonNo party listed

    • Supports mixed-income, transit-oriented housing growth in Ward 7.
    • Supports legalizing apartments in all District neighborhoods.

  • Devin TurnerNo party listed

    • Supports development that benefits existing residents.

Economy & jobs

  • LaDan W. JohnsonNo party listed

    • Supports bringing grocery stores and basic retail to Ward 7.

  • Devin TurnerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

  • LaDan W. JohnsonNo party listed

    • Supports protected bike lanes linking Ward 7 across the river.

  • Devin TurnerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • LaDan W. JohnsonNo party listed

    • Supports stronger accountability from District agencies.

  • Devin TurnerNo 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; 7 issues covered in this race.