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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 7C

SMD 7C07

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Term
2 years
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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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Antawan HolmesCampaign photo — Antawan Holmes for ANC 7C07

Antawan Holmes

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The gist

  • Supported eminent domain to bring a Capitol Gateway grocery store.
  • Supported library and grocery development at Deanwood Metro lot.
  • Supported reopening Ron Brown as a high school.
  • Supported community benefits agreements with Deanwood developers.
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  1. Supported eminent domain to bring a Capitol Gateway grocery store.

    Antawan Holmes for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (7C07)

    Campaign website · Antawan Holmes campaign · antawanholmes.com

    “Worked with DC Council and DMPED to support eminent domain legislation to advance the development for a new Grocery Store at Capitol Gateway Marketplace.”

  2. Supported library and grocery development at Deanwood Metro lot.

    Antawan Holmes for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (7C07)

    Campaign website · Antawan Holmes campaign · antawanholmes.com

    “Worked with DCA and WMATA to disposition Deanwood Metro parking lot to build new full-service Library and commercial space for Grocery Store.”

  3. Supported reopening Ron Brown as a high school.

    Antawan Holmes for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (7C07)

    Campaign website · Antawan Holmes campaign · antawanholmes.com

    “Partnered with DCPS to reopen Ron Brown into a High School for Young Men of Color.”

  4. Supported community benefits agreements with Deanwood developers.

    Antawan Holmes for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (7C07)

    Campaign website · Antawan Holmes campaign · antawanholmes.com

    “Mandated developers and business owners to work with the Deanwood Citizens Association (DCA) to develop CBAs”

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