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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8C

SMD 8C07

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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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Salim AdofoAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 8C

Salim Adofo

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The gist

  • Supports an ANC role in Barry Farm redevelopment decisions
  • Introduced resolution backing disabled veterans' full property tax exemptionIn office
  • Introduced resolution supporting fair summer wages for youth workersIn office
  • Introduced resolution supporting a beverage container deposit-return lawIn office

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

More about Salim
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  1. Supports an ANC role in Barry Farm redevelopment decisions

    ANC 8C Seeks Say in Barry Farm Redevelopment

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

    “We need to be a part of the process”

  2. Introduced resolution backing disabled veterans' full property tax exemption

    ANC resolution: Disabled Veterans Complete Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act (ANC 8C)

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Jul 18, 2026 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov

    “A Resolution Supporting the "Disabled Veterans Complete Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act" … Commissioner Salim Adofo”

  3. Introduced resolution supporting fair summer wages for youth workers

    ANC resolution: Support for Bill 26-0114, Pay Our Youth a Fair Summer Wage Amendment Act of 2025 (ANC 8C)

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Mar 1, 2026 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov

    “RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE Bill 26-0114 PAY OUR YOUTH A FAIR SUMMER WAGE AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 … Commissioner Salim Adofo”

  4. Introduced resolution supporting a beverage container deposit-return law

    ANC resolution: ANC 8C resolution supporting a strong, equitable beverage container deposit-return law

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Mar 13, 2025 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov

    “ANC 8C Resolution Supporting a Strong, Equitable Beverage Container Deposit-Return Law”

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