DC ANC 4B10 Commissioner
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Duties: Serves as a member of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC). Commissioners represent the views of residents of their Single Member District (SMD). After deliberation and votes, the ANC Commission advises the Mayor, Council and executive agencies in local matters such as parking, zoning, traffic, liquor licenses, permits, etc.Deberes: Se desempeña como miembro de la “Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC)”. Los comisionados representan las opiniones de los residentes de su distrito miembro único “Single Member District(SMD)”. Después de la deliberación y las votaciones, la Comisión del ANC asesora al alcalde, al consejo y a las agencias ejecutivas en asuntos locales como estacionamiento, zonificación, tráfico, licencias de venta de bebidas alcohólicas, permisos, etc.
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James D. Gaston III
(NON)
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What is the most important issue facing your Single Member District (SMD) and how do you intend to address it?
How will you engage with residents to be an effective Commissioner, especially reaching those who are unfamiliar with the role and value of ANCs?
The most important issue facing my Single Member District is protecting and improving the quality of life for residents, particularly seniors and long-term residents who have invested decades in the Lamond Neighborhood. #QualityOfLife is directly affected by conditions that may seem small individually but, when left unaddressed, can significantly impact the safety, appearance, stability, and value of our community.
Among the issues I hear and observe are a lack of public safety, abandoned & improperly parked vehicles, out-of-state and expired vehicle tags, vacant and nuisance properties, neglected properties, and new housing development that is not compatible with the established character and needs of our long-term neighborhoods.
An effective Commissioner must meet residents where they are, listen before acting, and consistently follow through. Many residents may know little about ANC or may not realize that their ANC Commissioner can be an important advocate and connection to District government to address issues such as public safety, abandoned & improperly parked vehicles, out-of-
I would make constituent engagement a priority by maintaining regular communication with residents through telephone, email, neighborhood conversations, community meetings, and regular outreach to residents who may not typically participate in ANC meetings. I would particularly focus on seniors, long-term residents, renters, homeowners, and residents who may not be familiar with the ANC process.
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