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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8F

SMD 8F05

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
1
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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Dayan ReynoldsOfficial photo — Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8F

Dayan Reynolds

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The gist

  • Supports emergency youth curfews in Navy Yard
  • Pledges more traffic safety measures on Navy Yard's I Street
  • Pledges to stop developers holding vacant lots indefinitely
  • Supports making rent control a citywide priority
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  1. Supports emergency youth curfews in Navy Yard

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I will continue supporting emergency youth curfews, as the safest option the Council has offered”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dayan Reynolds (SMD 6/8F05)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org

  2. Pledges more traffic safety measures on Navy Yard's I Street

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “Continue my fight for greater traffic safety along Navy Yard’s I Street corridor.”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dayan Reynolds (SMD 6/8F05)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org

  3. Pledges to stop developers holding vacant lots indefinitely

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “Part of my campaign has included a pledge to stop developers holding onto vacant lots indefinitely.”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dayan Reynolds (SMD 6/8F05)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · ggwash.org

  4. Supports making rent control a citywide priority

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 9 · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “rent control should be a priority across the board in DC today”
    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dayan Reynolds (SMD 6/8F05)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 9 · ggwash.org

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