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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8B

SMD 8B05

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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.

Joseph Johnson

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

  • Introduced resolution supporting DC National Guard presence in communityIn office
  • Offered motion supporting new 7th District police headquartersIn office
  • Offered motion opposing Skyland Town Center PUD modificationIn office
  • Offered motion backing 36-unit mixed-use project (BZA 21406)In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Joseph
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  1. Introduced resolution supporting DC National Guard presence in community

    ANC 8B meeting minutes, Sept. 16, 2025

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8B · oanc.dc.gov

    “A resolution to support the DC National Guard's presence in the community for beautification efforts and general community support was introduced by Commissioner Joseph Johnson.”
  2. Offered motion supporting new 7th District police headquarters

    ANC 8B meeting minutes, April 15, 2025

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8B · oanc.dc.gov

    “requesting a letter of support from the Commission for the new 7th District Headquarters … Commissioner Johnson moved to provide a letter of support to MPD and DGS”
  3. Offered motion opposing Skyland Town Center PUD modification

    ANC 8B meeting minutes, May 20, 2025

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8B · oanc.dc.gov

    “Commissioner Johnson moved to draft a letter of opposition, noting that the developers' community outreach had only reached a selected few.”
  4. Offered motion backing 36-unit mixed-use project (BZA 21406)

    ANC 8B meeting minutes, March 24, 2026

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8B · oanc.dc.gov

    “The Commission APPROVED (4–0) BZA Case No. 21406, a proposed mixed-use development project consisting of 36 residential units … Motion by Comr. Joseph Johnson”

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