District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8B

SMD 8B01

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.

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Margaret Thomas

No party listed

The gist

Supports legalizing apartments such as sixplexes in all neighborhoods
Proposes ANC resolution on poor property management and security
Supports new for-sale homes near groceries, schools and transit
Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes

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Supports legalizing apartments such as sixplexes in all neighborhoods
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Margaret Thomas (8B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Yes, apartments should be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods, and I would introduce a resolution supporting the legalization of sixplexes”
Proposes ANC resolution on poor property management and security
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Margaret Thomas (8B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Address and Create a Mandatory Solution on Poor Property Management and Security in the Neighborhood/Community … Passing a Formal ANC 8B Resolution”
Supports new for-sale homes near groceries, schools and transit
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Margaret Thomas (8B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“New Homes for sale should be build near grocery stores, schools, bus stops/Metro subway stations.”
Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Margaret Thomas (8B01)
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”

Malcolm Willams

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Opposes legalizing apartments in all District neighborhoods
Supports revitalizing a dilapidated housing development in his SMD
Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
Proposes a violence-free after-school place for teenagers

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Opposes legalizing apartments in all District neighborhoods
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Malcolm Williams (8B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“No, apartments should not be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods, and I would oppose a resolution”
Supports revitalizing a dilapidated housing development in his SMD
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Malcolm Williams (8B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“In my SMD I Have a dilapidated housing development that should be revitalized to meet modern day standards”
Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Malcolm Williams (8B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes.”
Proposes a violence-free after-school place for teenagers
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Malcolm Williams (8B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Address a place for teenagers to go after school free from violence and addresses learning and cultural diversity”

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