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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8C

SMD 8C04

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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.

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Kendall RidleyAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 8C

Kendall Ridley

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The gist

  • Pledges to seek Park Service resources for MLK–Malcolm X park
  • Opposes long-term military presence at Shepherd Park
  • Supports replacing abandoned buildings with homes, preferring infill
  • Supports protected bike lanes; opposes lane removal for bus lanes
More about Kendall
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  1. Pledges to seek Park Service resources for MLK–Malcolm X park

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kendall Ridley (8C04)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I will keep advocating for resources from NPS. … I will also look into the feasibility of NPS transferring the park to the District”
  2. Opposes long-term military presence at Shepherd Park

    ANC 8C Seeks Say in Barry Farm Redevelopment

    News coverage · East of the River (Capital Community News) · Sep 15, 2026 · eastoftheriverdcnews.com

    “I don't believe that long-term occupation, like military occupation of that park, is a solution”
  3. Supports replacing abandoned buildings with homes, preferring infill

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kendall Ridley (8C04)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “My SMD has abandoned buildings (office and commercial spaces) that could be torn down and replaced with homes. … I support infill vs. tearing down trees and greenspace for development.”
  4. Supports protected bike lanes; opposes lane removal for bus lanes

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kendall Ridley (8C04)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes … No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes.”

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