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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8E

SMD 8E01

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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.

Vickie R. Lipscomb

No party listed

The gist

  • Proposes residential zone parking to counter out-of-state, dumped cars
  • Supports housing on vacant lots and along major streets
  • Supports legalizing apartments in all District neighborhoods
  • Supports giving up parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
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  1. Proposes residential zone parking to counter out-of-state, dumped cars

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Vickie Lipscomb (8E01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “The biggest issue is cars parked in our neighborhood display out of state tags and there is constant dumping of stolen vehicles … I would propose residential zone parking.”
  2. Supports housing on vacant lots and along major streets

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Vickie Lipscomb (8E01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I would focus on vacant lots, underused properties, and sites along major streets, while protecting existing stable residential blocks.”
  3. Supports legalizing apartments in all District neighborhoods

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Vickie Lipscomb (8E01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Yes, apartments should be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods.”
  4. Supports giving up parking lanes for bus and bike lanes

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Vickie Lipscomb (8E01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes. … Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes.”
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Deborah J. WellsAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 8E

Deborah J. Wells

No party listedIncumbent

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