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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8C

SMD 8C08

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.

Public safety

  • Rene NealNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Joy PageNo party listed

    • Voted for resolution opposing ICE facility in Ward 8In office

Housing

  • Rene NealNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Joy PageNo party listed

    • Supports multifamily housing on vacant Alabama Avenue SE site
    • Pledges to press landlords on conditions in affordable housing

Economy & jobs

  • Rene NealNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Joy PageNo party listed

    • Pledges to expand grocery options and resources

Roads & infrastructure

  • Rene NealNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Joy PageNo party listed

    • Supports bus lanes; opposes lane removal for bike lanes

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