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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8A

SMD 8A06

Vote for
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.

Ty'on L. Jones

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The gist

  • Supports affordable housing spread beyond already-burdened neighborhoods
  • Proposes stakeholder plan for Anacostia's access to services, amenities
  • Opposes removing height and mass from historic preservation review
  • Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
More about Ty'on
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  1. Supports affordable housing spread beyond already-burdened neighborhoods

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ty'on Jones (8A06)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “especially affordable housing across the District but it can not continue to be concentrated in the neighborhoods that have already carried the burden”
  2. Proposes stakeholder plan for Anacostia's access to services, amenities

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ty'on Jones (8A06)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Anacostia residents do not have the same access to consistent, quality necessities, services, and amenities … Bring residents, businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to the table”
  3. Opposes removing height and mass from historic preservation review

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ty'on Jones (8A06)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “No, height and mass should not be removed from the purview of the Historic Preservation Review Board”
  4. Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ty'on Jones (8A06)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes, and would introduce a resolution in support”

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