Continue the conversation about urbanism in the Washington region and support GGWash’s news and advocacy when you join the GGWash Neighborhood! He planned to renovate the single-family property into a […] NE. The November 2020 ANC Election. Will is a solid supporter of alternative transit, and was one of the few candidates who took our survey who unabashedly supported removing street parking if it meant improving bus infrastructure. ... WARD 7. Map created with Mapbox, data from OpenStreetMap. The well-fought-over McMillan Sand Filtration Site (what all those “Save McMillan Park” signs are about) is a huge issue for this ANC to tackle in the next few years, as well the substantial mixed-use redevelopment of the Rhode Island Shopping center adjacent to the Rhode Island Metro stop. This area is covered by ANC 5E. ... a vote at the polls, and a vote of your confidence that I will be the leader that ANC 5D03 and Ward 5 needs to move in the right direction. The McMillan site is one of the few remaining large parcels of land in the District where we can significantly add to our housing stock and bring mixed-use amenities to the area. Together let us work to make sure Ward 5 remains the best, most prosperous, diverse and inclusive Ward in the District, with opportunities for all of its residents to live, work, and play. This ANC covers the areas east and west of the Red Line between the Brookland and Fort Totten Metro stations. Email: Crime Statistics (2016). These are official endorsements of Greater Greater Washington. 7A02 Herman B. Greene, 4233 Marne Pl. We are extremely grateful to the 20 candidates who took the time to complete the questionnaire. This year Ward 5 for All reached out to every ANC candidate running in our Ward (using the publicly-available emails they provided on their BOE paperwork) to ask a series of questions related to housing, transportation, local business and safety. The DC Board of Elections released the list of candidates on the ballot for the Democratic primary at this point. Prioritize unemployment in Wards 5, 7, & 8. Other answers were similarly terse and unhelpful. In ANC 5C, we endorse Carlos Davis and Sumner Shaw. Information on voting in 5C01> Contact Me. The national election grabs all the headlines, but the tightest contests in the District are between candidates for the elected office closest to residents: Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. Directly west lies 5A08, the area adjacent to the Fort Totten Metro station. It is bordered on the south by the National Arboretum and Mount Olivet Rd, and in the north it lies mostly below Rhode Island Avenue. Much of ANC 5A is made up of Michigan Park, Fort Totten, Catholic University and the Old Soldier’s Home. About Ward 5: Ward 5 is extremely diverse in character, history, and people. Along both sides of North Capitol Street are neighborhoods like Bloomingdale, Eckington, and Edgewood, to name a few. Both wards 5 and 6 have seen large shares of new housing and other development in recent years. (Held on the request of parties that are eligible), Housing Average assessed value is $576,100, 4.5% increase, Average rent in 2016 was $1,376/month, 4.18% decrease, Owner-Occupied housing rate is 40.7% in 2016, In 2016, the private sector job sector increase 17%, In 2016, the government job sector declined 3%, 60% of all private sector are concentrated in Wards 2,3, and 6, Ward 7 and 8 combined account for only 4% private sector establishments, In 2016, Washington D.C. had a 6.1% unemployment rate (U.S. 4.9%), Education Current report card for Washington DC Public School: (Past 3 years), Overall DCPS performance in reading and math held steady from 2015 – 17, Former Deputy Assistant, Dept of Education, Advocate for educational and workforce development opportunities, Pass student loan forgiveness legislation so our young people can move forward with their careers, Negotiate real solutions for residents in need of affordable housing, Focus attention on small business growth as the economic engine for creating jobs in the district, Facilitate an efficient regional transportation system, Make sure District residents are treated fairly in the judicial system, Ensure tangible outcomes on the road to statehood, U.S. House of Representative, 1991 – present, Got provisions that enables the University of the District of Columbia to receive federal funding for forestry research, Got provisions to include keeping D.C. open throughout the federal government’s short term ‘spending/continuing resolution, Pushing for a ‘streamlined and congestion-free Union Station’, Advocate to provide for greener transportation and greater use of technology to reduce congestion, Seeks to address community concerns with CSX’s Virginia Avenue Tunnel Project, Got the DC statehood bill to a senate hearing with cosponsors from, at the time Senate Majority Leader, Advocate vocational programs for at risk youth, Promotes ‘Parents College Prep Program’, Implement an optional after-work hours program that is for parents of all grades 9 – 12, Seeks to hold developers responsible for creating more affordable housing. A Third Candidate Jumps In The Race To Unseat Jack Evans In Ward 2; Gay ANC chair enters race for Ward 2 D.C. Council seat; Logan Circle ANC chair to compete for Jack Evans' Ward 2 seat; Ward 2 Council Candidate John Fanning Is Trying to Seal His Arrest Record; Fanning in 4th place in fundraising for Ward 2 Council race; Electoral history Here, we endorse Gordon-Andrew Fletcher. Leave a reply. About a year ago, Dereje Feleke bought a modest rowhouse on the 700 block of 19th Street NE in Ward 5. If you live in the SMD, you can submit your request to run for the seat at an upcoming ANC 4D meeting, and only the people at the meeting vote. Frankly, this quote in response to our questionnaire astounded us: I am not for too much housing. The ANC of the people by the people for the people. We think Adam will continue to be a thoughtful, active and competent commissioner moving forward. During the September primaries, Thomas secured the Democratic nomination with close to 62 percent of votes, and Day secured the … The other contested race is 5B04. Photo by Randall Myers on Flickr. Also, Greater Greater Washington (which reached out to all ANC candidates, including those in Ward 3), Cleveland Park Smart Growth (ANC 3C and 3F) and Ward 3 Bicycle Advocates (Ward 3 ANC candidates) have published the candidates’ responses to their questionnaires. Incumbent Rayseen Woodland is not any better. If you live in 5B04, we encourage you to get involved in your ANC (though we wish you luck), and if you’re interested in running for a seat next election, make sure to let us know. Accessibility Help. Ward 5 of District of Columbia Democrat Primary Elections featured eight (8) contest, National Party Committee, and 1 initiative measure. If you're in 5C01, you'll see Michael's answers. In-depth District of Columbia Elections coverage including candidacy breakdowns, candidacy contact, and synopsis of D.C.. We are non-partisan and make no official endorsement of any candidate. Further south, ANC 5C is a heavily industrial area with housing mixed throughout, including neighborhoods like Brentwood, Fort Lincoln and Woodridge. Staff evaluated all candidate responses and feedback for contested races and presented endorsements to our volunteer editorial board, which then made the final decision. This is a courageous and smart stance in a neighborhood where, as he puts it, such parking is “sufficiently available” and the change would be in the “neighborhood’s best interest.” Let’s get this man a seat already. Not sure which SMD you live in? Check out the full PDF for Ward 5. Single Member District 4D05. The more housing that come to the community, the more changes. Candidate Profile: John Fanning For Ward 2 Seat On DC Council - Washington DC, DC - John Fanning is a Democrat running in the June 2 Primary and the June 16 Special Election for the vacant Ward … All text, and images marked as created by the article's author, are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license. In ANC 5E, we endorse Hannah Powell and Michael Henderson. The historic seminary building, as seen from 13th Street NE. Ward 5. Who Is My Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner ANC? Further south, ANC 5C is a heavily industrial area with housing mixed throughout, including neighborhoods like Brentwood, Fort Lincoln and Woodridge. Her extraordinary comment here praises the neighborhood group known as the “200 footers,” who won an incredibly impactful court case halting the construction of housing on the vacant property at 901 Monroe Street. Given the options, we think Sumner is the best choice here. There are a lot of contested races for the ward’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissions this year, with well over 50 candidates total. Here, you can read their positions, along with responses from many unopposed candidates. For example, regarding Cafritz: “This is the kind of density around a Metro stop that we should be encouraging, though such a large-scale development is bound to have significant consequences, both good and bad.” He similarly is excited about working with the developers at St. Joseph’s, saying it is an “excellent place to add more housing” and a “critical opportunity for the Michigan Park community.”. Sounds good to us. As further proof of Carolyn’s consistent opposition to smart growth, she told us that “5B04 is fully saturated” when it comes to housing, and was against the very idea of accommodating new growth and residents.”. Welcome It is an honor to represent Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia. Voters may vote for one candidate in the ANC Single Member District (SMD) in which they live. After reviewing the candidate responses from each competitive race in Ward 5, we chose eight candidates to endorse. 12 seats remain unchallenged and one seat, 6C03, has no candidate. A similar battle is unfolding nearby at the Takoma Metro station, which is just outside of 5A. The independent candidate filing deadline was August 5, 2020. We found eight who deserve your vote. Adam’s previous term has been busy, and he was proud to support “projects that have both positively activated space and met or surpassed the city’s affordable housing requirements,” including “13 brand new Habitat for Humanity homes” along Florida Avenue.