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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8C

SMD 8C08

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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.

Rene Neal

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Joy PageAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 8C

Joy Page

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  • Supports multifamily housing on vacant Alabama Avenue SE site
  • Pledges to press landlords on conditions in affordable housing
  • Pledges to expand grocery options and resources
  • Supports bus lanes; opposes lane removal for bike lanes
  • Voted for resolution opposing ICE facility in Ward 8In office

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

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  1. Supports multifamily housing on vacant Alabama Avenue SE site

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Joy Page (8C08)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “One example is the vacant property at 1444–1454 Alabama Avenue SE in SMD 8C08, which has already been identified by the District for multifamily housing.”
  2. Pledges to press landlords on conditions in affordable housing

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Joy Page (8C08)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Residents should not have to live with mold, inadequate heating, poor maintenance, or unsafe conditions simply because they live in affordable housing.”
    VOTE411 Voter Guide: DC ANC 8C08 Commissioner (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “holding agencies and housing stakeholders accountable”
  3. Pledges to expand grocery options and resources

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: DC ANC 8C08 Commissioner (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I will continue advocating for safer neighborhoods, holding agencies and housing stakeholders accountable, expanding grocery options and resources”
  4. Supports bus lanes; opposes lane removal for bike lanes

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Joy Page (8C08)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes. … No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes.”
  5. Voted for resolution opposing ICE facility in Ward 8

    ANC 8C meeting minutes, March 17, 2026

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

    “To approve the resolution opposing the DHS ICE Facility in Ward 8. … Commissioner Page 8C08”

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