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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.

Education

Housing

  • Margaret ThomasNo party listed

    • 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
  • Malcolm WillamsNo party listed

    • Opposes legalizing apartments in all District neighborhoods
    • Supports revitalizing a dilapidated housing development in his SMD

Roads & infrastructure

  • Margaret ThomasNo party listed

    • Supports removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
  • Malcolm WillamsNo party listed

    • Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes

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