District of Columbia
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8A
SMD 8A01
- 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.
Declared write-in candidate: Mandla Nkosi.
Public safety
Kwame T. PerryNo party listed
- Pledges to address drug activity and push community safety efforts
Tom DonohueNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Kwame T. PerryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tom DonohueNo party listed
- Supports legalizing apartments such as sixplexes in all neighborhoods
- Proposes ANC resolutions pressing action on blighted vacant properties
Economy & jobs
Kwame T. PerryNo party listed
- Supports farmers market pop-ups for fresh, affordable food
Tom DonohueNo party listed
- Voted against Bridge District hotel zoning without benefits agreement
Roads & infrastructure
Kwame T. PerryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tom DonohueNo party listed
- Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
Environment & parks
Kwame T. PerryNo party listed
- Proposes more trash cans and consistent street sweeping
Tom DonohueNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Kwame T. PerryNo party listed
- Proposes connecting residents with drug rehabilitation resources
Tom DonohueNo 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; 6 issues covered in this race.