You’re not alone. Too many DC residents don’t know, and that’s not their fault. When neighbors don’t know who represents them, that’s a failure of outreach. Changing that is one of the first things I’ll do when I’m elected.

So here’s the short version.

ANC stands for Advisory Neighborhood Commission. It’s the most local level of government in DC. Each commissioner represents about 2,000 neighbors in a small area called a single-member district. Ours is 2G01. Commissioners are elected by the neighbors they represent and serve without pay.

What does an ANC do?

• Gives neighbors a voice. DC agencies are required to give “great weight” to an ANC’s written recommendations on things that affect our block.

• Weighs in on local issues. That includes liquor licenses, zoning and development, public space and street safety, parking, and public safety.

• Meets in public. ANC meetings are open to everyone, and you can show up, speak, and ask questions.

• Helps neighbors navigate the city. A commissioner can connect you to the right agency when you’re stuck.

Why it matters: the decisions that shape your day-to-day life, like your street, your corner, and our neighborhood’s character, often start at the ANC level. But the ANC only works if neighbors know it exists.

That’s why I’m running: to be a commissioner you know, who shows up, and who actually reaches out. 

Your Neighbor. Your Voice. An ANC for You.