District of Columbia VOTER’S GUIDE
November 4, 2014 Mayoral, Congressional and Council General Election
EARLY VOTING: OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 1, 2014
This Guide is prepared by the District of Columbia Board of Elections.
District of Columbia BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Website: www.dcboee.org
Address: One Judiciary Square, 441 - 4th Street, NW, Suite 250 North, Wash., DC 20001-2745
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday except federal and local holidays
Phone: 202-727-2525 or toll-free 866-328-6837 Fax: 202-347-2648
TDD Services for the hearing impaired: 202-639-8916
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DCBOEE Twitter: @DCBOEE Mobile App: DCBOE Vote
Table of Contents
1 Letter from the Executive Director 15 Instructions for Marking Your Ballot
2 Key Dates and Deadlines 16 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3 The November 4, 2014 General Election 18 Polling Place Relocations
4 Registering to Vote in the District 20 Candidates on the Ballot
5 Voter Registration Deadlines 22 Official Candidate Statements
5 Same Day Registration 48 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners
6 Three Ways to Vote 55 Initiative Measure No. 71
6 Voting by Mail 59 Sample Ballot (Ward 1) – Page 1 Sample Ballot (Wards 2, 4, 7 & 8) - 7 Voting at an Early Voting Center 60 Page1
9 Voting at the Polls on Election Day 61 Sample Ballot (Ward 3) – Page 1
9 Voting by Special Ballot 62 Sample Ballot (Ward 5) – Page 1
11 Services for Voters With Special Needs 63 Sample Ballot (Ward 6) – Page 1
13 Voter Rights 64 Sample Ballot (All Wards) – Page 2
14 Voting Tips
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Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Resident of the District of Columbia: It is my pleasure, along with the staff, to provide you with the District of Columbia Voter’s Guide for the November 4, 2014 General Election. We hope you will find this guide a valuable resource as you participate in the general election process.
This Voter’s Guide contains information about candidates, Initiative Measure #71, sample ballots, and other details about the voting process. It includes instructions on how to check your registration status, when and where to vote early and on Election Day, same day registration and special/provisional voting.
We are dedicated to making the voting process more convenient—Download our free mobile app, DCBOE Vote to get DC ELECTIONS ON THE GO! Use DCBOE Vote to: Find directions to early voting locations Apply for an absentee ballot Get directions to your assigned Election Day polling place View your sample ballot
You can choose to vote in one of three ways: 1. By mail absentee ballot; 2. At an Early Voting Center; or 3. At the polling place assigned to your current residence address on Election Day.
An increasing number of voters prefer to vote early, either by mail absentee ballot or at an Early Voting Center. Early Voting begins on Monday, October 20th at One Judiciary Square. For this election, nine (9) Early Voting Centers will be open throughout the District. A full listing of Early Voting locations is included on Page 7 and 8 of this Guide. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is Tuesday, October 28th.
If casting your ballot on Election Day, always be sure that you are voting at the polling place that serves your current address of residence. If you are unable to vote at your assigned polling place on Election Day, we encourage you to vote early to avoid having to cast a special/provisional ballot.
As a reminder, the ballot for the General Election is two-sided; it includes many candidates for the various offices, including the contest for Attorney General. We encourage you to take time to carefully read about each candidate, the initiative measure on the ballot, and to know your voting rights.
For our democracy to work, we must all participate in the process. Please vote in the November 4th General Election, and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same.
ON YOUR MARK! GET SET! VOTE!
Sincerely,
Clifford D. Tatum Executive Director
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Key Dates and Deadlines
Monday, October 6, 2014 Voter registration by-mail deadline (voter registrations must be postmarked by this date). Third Party voter registration deadline (voter registrations collected at voter registration drives must be delivered in person by 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by this date)
Friday, October 17, 2014 Final Day for in-person voter registration
Monday, October 20, 2014 Early voting begins at One Judiciary Square (441 – 4th Street, NW) Same Day Registration (SDR) begins (Voters may register to vote prior to casting their ballot. SDR voters should bring proof of residence showing their name and address in the District of Columbia)
Saturday, October 25, 2014 Early Voting begins at Satellite Early Voting locations (see page 7 of this guide for the list of centers). Same Day Registration (SDR) is available (voters may register to vote prior to casting their ballot. SDR voters should bring proof of residence showing their name and address in the District of Columbia)
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Last day for Board to receive requests for absentee ballot by-mail (requests must be received by 4:45 p.m.)
Saturday, November 1, 2014 Early Voting ends at 7:00 p.m. at all Early Voting Centers
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 General Election Day (polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.) Same Day Voter Registration available (voters must present proof of District residence showing their name and address in the precinct that serves their residence address.) Last day for electronic transmittal/postmark and hand delivery of absentee ballots (by 8:00 p.m.)
Friday, November 14, 2014 Tabulation of qualified Absentee and Special Ballots
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The November 4, 2014 General Election Ballot
In the General Election, all voters, regardless of party affiliation, including voters registered with no party (independent) may cast a ballot. The party candidates, who received the highest number of votes in the primary, or those who were selected by the party committees where there was no apparent winner in the contest, will compete in the General Election with minor party and independent candidates who qualified to appear on the General Election ballot by gathering signatures through the direct access process. Candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the General Election will be elected to take office on January 2, 2015.
In the November 4 General Election, voters throughout the District will use differing ballots to elect candidates to the federal and local partisan and non-partisan offices below:
Partisan offices on the General Election Ballot: Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives Mayor of the District of Columbia Chairman of the Council At-Large Member of the Council – two (2) to be elected; Ward Member of the Council (Wards 1, 3, 5 and 6) Attorney General United States “Shadow” Senator United States “Shadow” Representative
Candidates for partisan offices will appear on the ballot with their party designation below their names. Those candidates that are not affiliated with a political party will also have “independent” printed below their names.
Non-Partisan offices on the ballot: Ward Member of the State Board of Education (Wards 1, 3, 5 and 6) Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (296 to be elected)
Initiative Measure #71, “Legalization of Possession of Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use Act of 2014”, placed on the ballot by gathering of petition signatures, will also appear on the General Election ballot. Only the short title and summary statement for the measure will appear on the ballot. Voters may choose to vote “For” or “Against” the measure. The Short Title, Summary Statement and complete Legislative Text of Initiative Measure #71 are included on page 55 of this Guide, and will be made available to voters at the voting locations.
Voters who use paper ballots to cast their votes must be sure to turn the ballot over because there are contests on both sides of the ballot. The bottom of the paper ballot is clearly notated that voters may “VOTE BOTH SIDES” of the ballot.
For all election contests, you may write-in the name of a candidate that is not listed on the ballot; but, be sure to darken the oval completely and write legibly if you are using a paper ballot. You will use the keyboard on the electronic touch screen to cast your write-in vote. More information about casting a write-in vote appears in this Guide.
At the polls, you do not need to show ID to vote, but bringing your voter registration card with you may speed up the check-in process. You will check-in by confirming your name, address and ANC Single Member District on the poll book, and cast your ballot in one of two ways: by filling in the oval next to your choice on the paper ballot, or by using the touch-screen voting machine that prints a paper audit trail of your selections. 3 | P a g e
Registering to Vote in the District of Columbia
Who May Register to Vote in the November 4th General Election? You are qualified to register to vote in the General Election if you meet all of the following requirements: You are a citizen of the United States; You will be at least 18 years old by November 4;* You will have resided in the District of Columbia for at least 30 consecutive days immediately before the date of the general election; You are not in jail on a felony conviction; You have not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote; and You do not claim voting residence outside of the District of Columbia.
*17 year-olds who will be 18 by Election Day, November 4, 2014, may vote in the general election.
You must be registered to vote before you can cast a ballot in the District of Columbia. You may register before Election Day or at the polls on Election Day. Once early voting begins on Monday, October 20th, you must show proof of residence to register.
Registering to vote is easier than ever with our new mobile app, DCBOE Vote. Registration forms are also available at most metropolitan police stations, DC firehouses, public libraries, District Government agencies and the DC Board of Elections.
Are You Already Registered? Did you know you can prevent problems at the polls by making sure that your voter registration is accurate and up-to-date?
Check your voter registration card, visit www.dcboee.org/voter_info/reg_status/index.asp, or download our mobile app, DCBOE Vote to: Make sure your name is spelled accurately; Check that your address is up-to-date; and Confirm your polling place.
If you see a problem, you may be able to update or correct it in advance or at least be prepared to address it at the polls on Election Day. If you are not registered, see the next page for information on same-day registration.
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Voter Registration Deadlines:
Register by mail not later than Monday, October 6
Register in person at the Board’s office not later than Friday, October 17
Register in person at an early voting location not later than Saturday, November 1 (same-day registration begins October 20 at (@7:00 p.m.) One Judiciary Square) Register at the polls on Election Day Tuesday, November 4 (polls close @8:00p.m.)
Same-Day Registration If you are not already registered to vote, don't worry! You can register at an early voting location or at a polling place that serves your current address on Election Day. If you are registering to vote in the District for the first time, you must show proof of residence by providing one of the following types of documents with your name and current address:
o Current and valid District of Columbia DMV-issued ID o Government check or paycheck o Bank statement o Current utility bill or lease o Other government document showing your name and current District address o Statement from a student housing/resident facility o Statement of occupancy from a District of Columbia homeless shelter
Note: All same-day registrants will vote by special ballot. The special ballot will be counted once the Board is able to verify the information shown on your identification. If you do not provide one of the above types of identification when registering, you can still cast a special ballot, but it will not be counted unless you submit proof of residence to the Board within 10 days after the election (November 14).
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Three Ways to Vote:
As a registered voter in the District of Columbia, you may cast your ballot in one of three ways: 1. By mail; 2. At an Early Voting Center; or 3. At the polls on Election Day.
Choice 1: Voting By Mail – Requesting an Absentee Ballot You do not need a reason to vote by mail, but the Board must receive your written request not later than 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28. To request an absentee ballot, complete the form online at www.dcboee.org and then print, sign and mail it to the Board or send a letter to the Board’s address on the back cover of this Guide. If you send your own letter, you must include the following information: o Your name; o Your residence address and recent change of address; o The address where your ballot is to be mailed (if different from your residence address); o Your date of birth; o Your DMV-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number; and o Your signature.
You can request a mail absentee ballot for the general election or for all future elections (as a permanent absentee voter).
Marking Your Mail Ballot After you receive your absentee ballot, read the instructions that are included. You will need to mark your ballot using a pencil or a blue or black ink pen that does not smear. Review your absentee ballot before voting.
Be sure to sign the Voter’s Certificate on the back of the return envelope. Your ballot will be counted after the Board has verified your signature against the signature on your voter registration record.
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received at the Board’s office by the tenth day after the election (November 14). If you prefer, you may return your absentee ballot by hand to the Board’s office or to any polling place by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. All absentee ballots are processed and counted on the tenth day after the election.
Military and Overseas Voters The Board provides additional absentee ballot services to military and overseas voters. These voters are active duty military and their dependents, members of the Coast Guard, commissioned corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Merchant Marine, and civilian citizens of the United States living overseas who are eligible to vote in District elections. The District also allows U.S. citizens who were born overseas the opportunity to vote at the same address where a parent most recently lived in the District of Columbia.
If you are a military or overseas voter, you can use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register to vote, to request an absentee ballot, or to do both at the same time. You can also complete an application for voter registration and an absentee ballot at www.Vote4dc.com.
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You can receive and return your absentee ballot by fax or email. If it is getting close to Election Day and you have not received your absentee ballot, you can use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as an emergency back-up absentee ballot.
For more information on services for military and overseas voters, visit the Board’s website at www.dcboee.org or the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the U.S. Department of Defense at www.fvap.gov.
Choice 2: Voting at an Early Voting Center You can cast your ballot at any Early Voting Center using the Board’s touch-screen voting equipment. The touch screen offers a voter-verifiable paper audit trail of all votes cast.
Each voter will be checked in at the Early Voting Center using electronic poll books that are connected over a secure network so that a voter cannot check-in and cast a ballot at more than one location. Please note: It is a crime to attempt to vote twice in any election within the District. If you want to monitor how the system is working, call the Board’s office and ask to serve as an election observer.
Early Voting Center Locations Ward Days of Operation Hours of Operation
One Judiciary Square** 2 Monday, October 20 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 441 4th Street, NW through **Paper ballots and touch-screen Saturday, November 1 equipment available
Columbia Heights Community Center 1 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 1480 Girard Street, NW through Closest Metro Stop: Columbia Saturday, November 1 Heights, <0.3 miles
Chevy Chase Community Center 3 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW through Closest Metro Stop: Friendship Saturday, November 1 Heights, <0.7 miles Takoma Community Center 4 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 300 Van Buren Street, NW through Closest Metro Stop: Takoma Metro, Saturday, November 1 <0.5 miles
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center 5 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE through Closest Metro Stop: Brookland/CUA, Saturday, November 1 <0.4 miles
King Greenleaf Recreation Center 201 N Street, SW 6 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Closest Metro Stop: Waterfront, through <0.4 miles Saturday, November 1 There will be no voting on Sunday, October 26. Early voting ends on Saturday, November 1.)
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Early Voting Center Locations Ward Days of Operation Hours of Operation
Sherwood Recreation Center 6 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 640 10th Street, NE through Closest Metro Stop: Union Station, Saturday, November 1 <1.1 miles
Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library 7 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 3935 Benning Road, NE through Closest Metro Stop: Minnesota Ave. Saturday, November 1 Metro, 0.3 miles
Malcolm X Elementary School 8 Saturday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 1351 Alabama Avenue, SE through Closest Metro Stop: Congress Saturday, November 1 Heights Metro, <0.1 miles
There will be no voting on Sunday, October 26. Early voting ends on Saturday, November 1.
Want to know the best time to vote early? Use The Queue (“Q”), another DCBOE online tool, to find out wait times at the Early Voting Centers. The “Q” is updated every 20 minutes.
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Choice 3: Voting at the Polls on Election Day As a registered voter in the District, you are assigned to a specific precinct. Your polling place is determined by the boundary lines for your precinct. On Election Day, you must go to your assigned polling place to cast a regular ballot. If you do not go to your assigned polling place, you will be required to vote a special ballot. To avoid spending extra time completing paperwork associated with a special ballot, you should appear at your assigned polling place. You can review your voter registration card or look up your polling place at www.dcboee.org before Election Day.
When you arrive at your polling place, you can vote on either a paper ballot or the touch-screen voting equipment. The polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. As long as you are in line by 8:00 p.m., you will be able to vote even if there are lines when the polls close.
Voting by Special Ballot You will be required to cast a special ballot if: You are completing a same-day registration application at the Early Voting Center or at the polling place on Election Day. (Your ballot will be counted if your application is complete and the Board can determine that you are eligible to register and vote in the election.) You changed your name and/or address and did not notify the Board of your change of name and/or address prior to voting at the Early Voting Center or on Election Day. (Your ballot will be counted for all contests that you are eligible to vote in.) You claim a different ANC Single-Member District than the one on the list of registered voters in the polling place. (Your ballot will be counted if the Board has your ANC Single-Member District listed incorrectly due to a clerical error.) The poll book shows that you already received an absentee ballot for this election or you voted early. (If you have not already voted, your special ballot will be counted.) The poll book indicates that you must show identification because the DMV-issued number or the last four digits of the social security number you provided could not be verified and you did not show ID before voting. (You have 10 days after the election to show ID to the Board.) Acceptable identification includes the following: o Current and valid District of Columbia DMV-issued ID o Government check or paycheck o Bank statement o Current utility bill or lease o Student housing statement o Homeless shelter occupancy statement o Other official document with your name and current address in the District.
Your right to vote was challenged and approved by the precinct captain. (Your special ballot will count if the Board determines that you are the person you say you are and you are eligible to vote in the election.) You voted during extended voting hours. If the court orders that polling places remain open after 8:00 p.m., all voters who vote during these extended hours must vote by special ballot. (Your ballot will count if the court decision is upheld.)
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Your name is not on the poll book. This usually happens if you are not registered to vote, if you are registered to vote in a different precinct, or if you moved and did not update your voter registration address. (Your ballot will count if the Board determines that you were registered and eligible to vote in the election. You may want to complete a same-day registration to make sure that your ballot will count.)
Note: The election worker will indicate the reason that you are required to cast a special ballot on the special ballot envelope and will also provide that information to you.
In order to successfully cast a special ballot, you must: Complete and sign the voter registration on a Special Ballot Envelope, making sure you have printed clearly; and Insert your ballot in the special ballot envelope and cast it in the Special Ballot Box, as instructed by the election worker.
The election worker is required to: Mark the reason for issuing the special ballot; Record your name and address from your ID along with its issuer, if you are required to present identification; Record the type of ballot that was issued to you; and Sign and date the Election Worker Certification.
If you need to provide identification or other information to have your ballot counted, you have 10 days to provide it to the Board. Information about how to find out if your vote will be counted and how to appeal the Board’s decision is provided to all special ballot voters at the polls.
You can find out whether your vote is being counted beginning seven days after Election Day by calling the Board at (202) 727-2525 or looking up the status of your ballot at www.dcboee.org. If your special ballot is rejected, you can appeal to the Board.
Note: All special ballots of qualified voters are counted ten days after Election Day.
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Services for Voters with Special Needs
The Board of Elections is committed to ensuring that every voter has equal access to the voting process and provides a variety of services for voters with special needs. If you have any questions about these services, call the Board at (202) 727-2525.
Senior Citizens and Voters with Disabilities Voters with vision, mobility and other impairments can vote privately and independently at any Early Voting Center or at the polls on Election Day. The Board uses polling sites that are accessible to voters with disabilities and provides a trained election worker at each polling location to assist voters who may require physical support. The Board also instructs its election workers at every polling place to clear obstructions, designate at least one parking space for vehicles bringing voters with disabilities to the polls, and arrange for an accessible entrance. If an alternate entrance is necessary, the route will be clearly designated with signs.
Inside the precinct, every polling place offers at least two (2) touch-screen voting machines, each equipped with an audio ballot for the visually impaired. If you have low vision, you can use a lighted magnifier to vote a paper ballot. If you use a wheelchair, you will be provided a clear path to an accessible voting machine or private voting booth. You can also, if you choose, designate a person to provide assistance, although you may not be assisted by a poll watcher, an election observer, or by your employer or union official.
If you are a senior citizen or have a disability and find it difficult to vote at your polling place, you can also request that an absentee ballot be delivered to a more convenient polling location. To have an absentee ballot delivered to an alternate polling place, call the Board at least five days before the election.
Curbside voting is also available for senior citizens and voters with disabilities. An election worker can bring your ballot to you outside the polling place.
Language Assistance The Board provides voting materials in every polling place in Spanish and Mandarin and provides a Spanish language ballot on the touch-screen voting equipment. In addition, the Board recruits bilingual election workers to work at the polls in neighborhoods with a high concentration of voters who speak a language other than English. According to the latest Census figures, the highest concentrations of voters in the District of Columbia who speak a language other than English are native speakers of Spanish, Chinese, and Amharic. For information on serving as a bilingual election worker, call the Board at (202) 727-2525.
Absentee Voting at Licensed Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities If you are living, temporarily or permanently, at a licensed District of Columbia nursing home, assisted living facility, or federal medical center, you may register to vote, request an absentee ballot and have your ballot hand-delivered by a Board employee to your facility or bedside.
Please contact your nursing home administrator immediately if you would like to request an absentee ballot.
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Emergency Absentee Ballot If you are unable to vote in person at an early voting location or on Election Day, you may be able to request an emergency absentee ballot. An emergency absentee ballot is made available on the sixth day leading up to an election. You must meet certain criteria to request this ballot from the Board.
To vote an emergency absentee ballot, you must fill out an emergency absentee ballot application. This form is available at the Board’s office at 441 4th Street, NW, Room 250 North and can be downloaded from the Board’s website at www.dcboee.org.
An emergency absentee ballot must be delivered and returned by a qualified registered voter. Any registered voter can complete the necessary forms with you to pick up a ballot, bring the ballot to you, and return your voted ballot to the Board’s office or to any polling place. You can do this only within the six days preceding an election and on Election Day. Your ballot must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Absentee Voting for Eligible Incarcerated Voters If you are incarcerated for a non-felony conviction or are awaiting trial and have not been convicted of a felony, you may vote in the general election by requesting an absentee ballot. The absentee ballot will be delivered to you at a Department of Corrections facility. The Board will coordinate with the Department of Corrections to deliver your ballot within one week of Election Day.
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Voter Rights
As a voter in the District of Columbia, you have a right to… Receive instructions on how to operate the voting equipment; Vote in privacy in the polling place, regardless of physical disability; Register and cast a ballot the same day at an early voting location or on Election Day if your name is not on the voter registration list and you are eligible to vote in the election; Ask for and receive assistance from a person of your choice, including a poll worker, if you are unable to vote without assistance; Vote free from threat or intimidation by election officials or anyone else; Ask questions about the election process; Inspect a sample ballot posted in the polling place; Vote a Special Ballot if your name is not found on the voter registration list, if you are casting a Same Day Registration ballot, if your eligibility is in question or if you are a first-time D.C. voter who has not provided identification; Update your address if you have moved or your name is on the list of inactive voters by voting a Special Ballot; Exchange a spoiled ballot for a new ballot up to two (2) times if, prior to casting your ballot, you believe you made a mistake. Mail absentee voters may also request and receive a new ballot if they return their spoiled ballot for a new ballot to the Board’s office or to an election official prior to closing of the polls on Election Day. Cast a ballot if you are in line at the precinct when the polling place closes; Bring voter information materials with you to the voting booth.
In the District of Columbia, it is illegal to… Vote more than once in any election; Intimidate voters or intentionally prevent a qualified voter from casting a ballot; Create or submit false, fraudulent or fictitious voter registration applications; Submit false information as to name, address or period of residency in a voting district when applying to register or voting; Buy, cast or count false, fraudulent, fictitious or altered ballots; Impersonate another voter or submit an absentee ballot in the name of another voter; Give, offer to give or receive anything of material value in return for registering to vote, voting, withholding a vote, or voting for or against a ballot measure; Make any false statement or claim of U.S. citizenship in order to register or vote;
Any person found guilty of engaging in illegal activities may be fined up to $10,000, imprisoned up to five years, or both. (D.C. Official Code § 1-1001.14).
If you believe that you have been denied any of these rights, or have witnessed efforts to commit any illegal acts or any attempt to manipulate or corrupt the voting process, please call the Office of General Counsel of the District of Columbia Board of Elections at (202) 727-2194 or submit a written complaint by completing a Comment Card available at the polls on Election Day.
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Voting Tips
Be sure to vote both sides of the ballot. There are contests on both sides of the paper ballot.
Vote early! For your convenience, there are nine (9) early voting locations throughout the District. You can vote as early as October 20th at One Judiciary Square and at any one of the locations beginning October 25th during the times indicated in this Guide. You may also request a mail absentee ballot by October 28th and vote by mail.
Confirm your registration. Visit our website at www.dcboee.org to confirm that you are registered at the correct address.
Know whether you need to bring ID. If you are not already registered to vote, or if you have recently registered by mail, you may be required to present identification at the polls that shows your current name and address in the District. Even if you don’t need to bring ID, you may want to have it with you to assist election workers in spelling your name and address. Your new voter registration card also contains a bar code that you can present at early voting or the polling place for faster check-in.
Be prepared to vote. You can bring notes about your choices into the voting booth. You can even bring your sample ballot already marked and use it to help you complete your official ballot. (Please discard or take any notes or sample ballots with you once you have voted). You may not distribute campaign material within 50 feet of the entrance to the polls.
Ask for help if you need it. If you need assistance, you can bring a friend or family member or you may ask an election worker to help you at the polling place. You may not be assisted by a poll watcher or election observer or by your employer, agent of your employer, or union official.
Paper or electronic? If you want to vote using a paper ballot, plan to vote by mail, at the early voting location at One Judiciary Square, or at your polling place on Election Day. All voting locations offer touch-screen voting machines that have a paper audit trail.
You don’t have to vote in all contests on the ballot. You can choose to vote in some contests and not others. Choosing to vote in selected contests will not invalidate your votes.
See a problem? Report it. If you have complaints or concerns on Election Day, you can: o Talk to the precinct captain or fill out a comment card at your polling place; o Call the Board’s Office of General Counsel at (202) 727-2194; o Contact us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DCBOEE); or o Tweet us at @DCBOEE.
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Instructions for Marking Your Ballot
District of Columbia voters have a choice of voting either a paper ballot by filling in the ovals or using electronic touch-screen equipment that prints a paper audit trail of your choices.
Instructions for completing your paper ballot: 1. To vote: Completely darken the oval to the left of each choice as shown below:
2. To mark your ballot: Use only a pencil or black or blue medium ball point pen. 3. Vote only for the number of candidates specified under each contest. 4. Vote both sides of the ballot: There are contests on both sides of the ballot. You may choose to cast votes in the contests on both sides of the ballot. 5. If you make a mistake: Return your ballot to the issuing election worker and obtain a new ballot. Do not attempt to erase or correct any marks made in error. 6. Write-in candidates: To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot, write or place the name of that candidate in the blank space provided and completely darken the oval. Do not cast a write-in vote for a candidate whose name is already printed on the ballot for that office. 7. When you have completed voting: Place the ballot in the secrecy sleeve so that your vote choices cannot be seen. Take your completed ballot to the election worker stationed at the paper ballot machine.
Note: Be sure to review your ballot choices. Once your ballot is secured in the ballot bin it may not be retrieved.
Instructions for completing your touch screen ballot: 1. To access your ballot: The election worker will insert a cartridge to activate your electronic ballot. 2. Choose your language and ballot type: On the screen, select the language. Visually and physically impaired voters can use the voice-guided technology, up and down keys and diamond-shaped key at the bottom of the equipment to make selections. 3. Make your ballot choices: To select a candidate, touch the box next to the candidate’s name. To de-select that choice, touch the box next to the candidate’s name again. 4. Move through the ballot: Touch the “Next Page” button at the bottom right of the screen to move to the next ballot page. 5. Write-in candidates: To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot, touch the word “Write-in” and follow the instructions. 6. Review your choices: To return to a ballot page or candidate, touch the office or candidate’s name on the Review screen to make a new selection in that office. 7. Cast your ballot: Press the flashing green “Confirm Your Vote” button on the screen to complete the voting process. NOTE: Each accessible electronic voting machine has a voter-verified paper audit trail. After voting on an electronic voting machine, you may review and verify your ballot choices on the printed paper record prior to finalizing and casting your ballot. Once your ballot is cast, the paper record of the ballot is retained inside the voting machine as part of the election audit trail to verify the accuracy of the votes recorded. You will not be given a printed paper record of your vote choices. 15 | P a g e
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours are polling locations open on Election Day? All polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Do I need to show ID at the polls? Most voters do not need to show ID. However, bringing your voter registration card or driver’s license can sometimes help to speed up the check-in process.
If you are voting for the first time in the District of Columbia or you registered by mail and we have been unable to confirm your identity, you may be required to show identification at the polls. You will also need to bring proof of residence in the District if you want to register at the polls on Election Day. If you are one of these voters and do not have identification with you, you can cast a special ballot. You can submit your ID to the Board within 10 days of the election and your ballot will still count.
I turn 18 after the mail voter registration deadline but before the election, can I vote in the election? Yes. As long as you turn 18 on or before Election Day, even if your birthday is after the mail voter registration deadline, you can apply for voter registration, an absentee ballot and participate in the election as long as you meet the other voter registration qualifications.
Can I write in the name of a candidate? For all offices on the ballot, you may write in the name of a candidate. Be sure to complete the oval(s) next to the name(s) that you have written in, if you are using a paper ballot.
How can I register to vote or verify or update my existing registration? You can verify your registration using our mobile app, DCBOE Vote. You can also register to vote, update your registration, find out your voting location or view your sample ballot from this easy to use online tool, www.Vote4dc.com. Remember voter registration closes by mail on October 6th, but you may register at the early voting site or the polling place assigned to your address on Election Day.
How can I check the status of my absentee ballot request? You can check the status of your absentee ballot request by visiting www.dcboee.org or by contacting the Board at 202-727-2525.
I lost or damaged my absentee ballot, how can I get a replacement? You should contact the Board’s absentee ballot team to have a replacement absentee ballot mailed to you.
I received notice that my polling place changed. Why was it moved? The Board of Elections attempts to use the same polling place for each election. The most common reasons for the change of a polling place location are that the facility is not available for the election and the former location is no longer available to serve as a polling place.
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I would like to vote early, and need the location of the early voting center nearest my home Where do I find the address? You can use our online tool, www.Vote4dc.com to look up the nearest Early Voting Center or directions to any Early Voting Center to cast a ballot. You may also use the mobile app: DCBOE Vote to find the Early Voting Center closest to your home.
How do I avoid the long lines? Go to your voting location when it tends to be less crowded: 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. or 1:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.; you can cast your vote early; or, vote at home with an absentee ballot. Just be sure that your absentee ballot is returned to the Board’s office or a polling place by 8:00p.m., or postmarked by Election Day.
Will I be turned away from the polls if there is a problem with my voter registration? No. If there is a problem with your voter registration, you can always cast a special ballot. Special ballots – also known as provisional ballots -- are counted for all contests that you are eligible to vote in. If your special ballot is rejected, you can appeal to the Board of Elections.
If I choose to vote only in a few contests and skip other contests on the ballot, will my ballot be counted? Yes. Your votes will be counted only in the ballot contests in which you selected to vote.
I did not vote in the last election. Do I need to re-register? In general, you do not need to re-register because you are registered to vote for as long as you remain at the same address. However, there are cases in which mail is returned as undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service and the voter has not voted in several consecutive general elections, that a voter may need to re-register.
Can I carry a sample ballot into the voting booth? Yes, you may bring your completed sample ballot in the voting booth; however, you should not leave the sample ballot or any other items in the polling place.
What if I don’t see the questions here that I need answered? Contact the Board of Elections at (202)727-2525 or visit www.dcboee.org, the BOE’s website, if you have questions that are not answered on these pages.
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Polling Place Relocations Any time there is a change to a precinct polling place, voters are mailed a postcard notice. A notice is also posted on the Board’s website and at the former polling place.
The following polling places, listed by ward and precinct, have been relocated for the 2014 Elections:
Ward Precinct New Location Former Location
1 38 Cesar Chavez Prep Charter School Park View Recreation Center 770 Kenyon Street, NW 639 Otis Street, NW Multi-Purpose Room Recreation Area
2 3 St. Paul’s Parish School Without Walls 2430 K Street, NW 2130 G Street, NW Main Lobby Multi-Purpose Room
2 4 School Without Walls @Francis Stevens West End Library 2425 N Street, NW 1101 24th Street, NW Gymnasium Large Meeting Room
2 5 Christ Episcopal Church Georgetown Community Library 3150 O Street, NW 3260 R Street, NW Church Hall Large Meeting Room
2 6 Georgetown Community Library Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3260 R Street, NW 3500 R Street, NW Large Meeting Room Gallery
3 28 Church of the Annunciation St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral 3810 Massachusetts Avenue, NW 3600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Parish Hall Church Hall – (Church of the Annunciation Voters only)
3 31 Janney Elementary School St. Columba’s Episcopal Church 4130 Albemarle Street, NW 4201 Albemarle Street, NW Multi-Purpose Room Multi-Purpose Room
4 49 Raymond Recreation Center Raymond Elementary School 3725 10th Street, NW 915 Spring Street, NW Gymnasium Science Room
5 70 Burroughs Elementary School Perry Street Prep PCS @Taft 1820 Monroe Street, NE 1800 Perry Street, NE Multi-Purpose Room Multi-Purpose Room
5 139 Theodore Hagan Cultural Center Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 3201 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE 3100 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE Multi-Purpose Room Community Service Room
7 99 Smothers Elementary School Ward Memorial AME Church 4400 Brooks Street, NE 241 42nd Street, NE Multi-Purpose Room Church Hall
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Ward Precinct New Location Former Location
7 101 Beyond the Veil Worship Center River Terrace Elementary School 3433 Benning Road, NE 420 34th Street, NE Church Hall Multi-purpose Room
8 116 The ARC New Image Comm. Baptist Church 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE 1839 Alabama Avenue, SE Auditorium Multi-Purpose Room
8 117 Turner Elementary School Douglas Community Rec. Center 3264 Stanton Road, SE 2100 Stanton Terrace, SE Gymnasium Main Lobby
8 118 Moten Elementary School Garnet-Wilkinson Elem. School 1565 Morris Road, SE 2330 Pomeroy Road, SE Multi-Purpose Room Gymnasium
8 121 Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center Achievement Prep Academy Chart. Sch. 3999 8th Street, SE 908 Wahler Street, SE Auditorium Multi-Purpose Room
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Candidates on the Ballot
The Board of Elections has certified that the following candidates met the criteria to be included on the General Election ballot:
Candidate Office Party Natale Lino Stracuzzi Delegate to the US House of Representatives Statehood Green Nelson F. Rimensnyder Delegate to the US House of Representatives Republican Eleanor H. Norton Delegate to the US House of Representatives Democratic Timothy J. Krepp Delegate to the US House of Representatives Independent Nestor Djonkam Mayor of the District of Columbia Independent Muriel E. Bowser Mayor of the District of Columbia Democratic David A. Catania Mayor of the District of Columbia Independent Faith Mayor of the District of Columbia Statehood Green Carol Schwartz Mayor of the District of Columbia Independent Bruce Majors Mayor of the District of Columbia Libertarian Kris Hammond Chairman of the Council Republican Kyle Walker Chairman of the Council Libertarian G. Lee Aikin Chairman of the Council Statehood Green John C. Cheeks Chairman of the Council Independent Phil Mendelson Chairman of the Council Democratic Michael D. Brown At-Large Member of the Council Independent Frederick Steiner At-Large Member of the Council Libertarian Eric J. Jones At-Large Member of the Council Independent Kishan Putta At-Large Member of the Council Independent Wendell Felder At-Large Member of the Council Independent Eugene Puryear At-large Member of the Council Statehood Green Courtney R. Snowden At-Large Member of the Council Independent Anita D. Bonds At-Large Member of the Council Democratic Brian Hart At-Large Member of the Council Independent Robert White At-Large Member of the Council Independent Calvin H. Gurley At-Large Member of the Council Independent Elissa Silverman At-Large Member of the Council Independent Marc Morgan At-Large Member of the Council Republican Graylan Scott Hagler At-Large Member of the Council Independent Khalid Pitts At-Large Member of the Council Independent Brianne K. Nadeau Ward 1 Member of the Council Democratic John Vaught LaBeaume Ward 1 Member of the Council Libertarian 20 | P a g e
Candidate Office Party Ernest E. Johnson Ward 1 Member of the Council Independent Ryan Sabot Ward 3 Member of the Council Libertarian Mary M. Cheh Ward 3 Member of the Council Democratic Preston Cornish Ward 5 Member of the Council Libertarian Kenyan McDuffie Ward 5 Member of the Council Democratic Charles Allen Ward 6 Member of the Council Democratic Pranav Badhwar Ward 6 Member of the Council Libertarian Karl A. Racine Attorney General Democratic Lateefah Williams Attorney General Democratic Edward “Smitty” Smith Attorney General Democratic Paul Zukerberg Attorney General Democratic Lorie Masters Attorney General Democratic David Schwartzman United States “Shadow” Senator Statehood Green Paul Strauss United States “Shadow” Senator Democratic John Daniel United States “Shadow” Senator Libertarian Glenda J. Richmond United States “Shadow” Senator Independent Franklin Garcia United States “Shadow” Representative Democratic Martin Moulton United States “Shadow” Representative Libertarian Joyce Robinson-Paul United States “Shadow” Representative Statehood Green David Do Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education Scott Simpson Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education E. Gail Anderson Holness Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education Laura Wilson Phelan Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education Lillian Perdomo Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education Stephanie Blessey Lilley Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education Tricia Braun Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education Phil Thomas Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education Ruth Wattenberg Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education Mark Jones Ward 5 Member of the State Board of Education Mark Naydan Ward 6 Member of the State Board of Education Joe Weedon Ward 6 Member of the State Board of Education
The Write-in Option Voters may choose to write in a candidate for all elected contests on the General Election ballot. For the office of At-Large Member of the Council, you may write-in up to two (2) candidates. If you choose to write in a candidate’s name, please be sure to darken the oval next to the name that has been written in. 21 | P a g e
Official Candidate Statements
Qualified candidates for Federal and District offices were invited to provide a 100-word statement for this Guide. The Board has not altered, edited or modified the statements submitted by the candidates. Statements appear in the order in which the candidates’ names appear on ballot for each contest.
Natale “Lino” Stracuzzi, Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives Statehood Green Party 1. Statehood for the District of Columbia 2. Restructure Social Security & Medicare: So we will 2804 Jasper Road, SE not have to work until 70 to retire, and ensure that Washington, DC 20020 it’s there for us when we do. (202) 817-6612 3. New Credit Cardholders’ and Banking Bill of Rights. 4. New Employee Bill of Rights. [email protected] 5. Unemployment: The only candidate with an economic plan to put Americans back to work. 6. Restructure School Systems with a federal-guideline curriculum 7. Health Care: An economic plan that will cut costs, so that it works for the people. 8. Make government profitable. For more info, Google “Stracuzzi for Congress”
Nelson F. Rimensnyder, Delegate to the United States House of Representatives Republican Party No taxation without representation is a founding principle of our Nation. The citizens of the District are Rimensnyder for Congress taxed without our consent. Therefore, until Congress 13 6th Street, NE grants voting representation in our national legislature Washington, DC 20002 to the residents of the District, we should be exempt Contact: Lisa Nickerson from paying federal income tax, like the residents of (202) 546-4668 Puerto Rico and the territories. I have found universal support for the NO VOTE – NO TAX position among [email protected] Democrats, Republicans and Independents. Bipartisan representation would help advance our political rights. If elected, I will work to enact legislation pending in Congress exempting D. C. residents from federal income taxes.
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Eleanor H. Norton, Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Party Running to keep defying the odds with gains for DC despite Tea Party Congress P.O. Box 70626 Elected Lead Democrat on powerful Surface Washington, DC 20024 Transportation Subcommittee Contact: Jacqueline Pelt Breakthroughs for statehood and home rule (202) 207-8829 Senate Majority Leader Reid and other Senate leaders co-sponsor Statehood Bill [email protected] 2014 Senate Statehood hearing coming D.C. home rule overcomes federal shutdown, getting D.C. spending authority for full FY14 while federal agencies await funding All new anti-home rule amendments and bills thwarted
Increased DC Tag funding in Obama Budget
Three Big Economic Development Projects Move
Coast Guard Headquarters Opens
New Union Station bus station opens
Old Post Office Hotel construction begins
Timothy J. Krepp, Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives Independent (no party) Does DC want to be taken seriously? Then we have to do things differently. 1837 A Street, SE Year after year, we’ve tried the same approach in Washington, DC 20003 Congress. It’s time for a change. (202) 309-0150 Tim Krepp will bring new energy to our pursuit of [email protected] Statehood, expand the role of the Delegate, and pursue an improved relationship between the Federal government and the District of Columbia.
Find out more about him at www.Krepp2014.com or contact him at [email protected].
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Nestor Djonkam, Mayor of the District of Columbia Independent (no party) VOTE for Affordable Housing VOTE for More and Better Jobs 819 10th Street, NE VOTE for NESTOR Washington, DC 20002 You are well aware that the two Issues listed above are of (202) 733-4415 critical concern to us Washingtonians across the City today.
However, they are only a part of what is broken. I will put us [email protected] back in proper operating order. That is my goal and with
your help, I will succeed.
Talented Engineers designed this great City and it will take another Great Engineer like NESTOR to FIX this great City. Engineers don’t talk, Engineers DO!
NESTOR for Mayor 2014
www.nestorformayor.com
Muriel E. Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia Democratic Party As Councilmember, I’ve fought for quality schools for our children, jobs and opportunities for our P.O. Box 60385 residents, the safest neighborhoods, and the most efficient Washington, DC 20039 and ethical government for us all. Contact: Bo Shuff As Mayor, I’ll return the government’s urgent focus to: (202) 664-7492 transform schools, ensure pathways to quality
middle class jobs and affordable housing, invest in [email protected] infrastructure, and lead a government that is responsive and honest.
As a 5th generation Washingtonian and Democrat, I am proud of the progress we’ve made, but there’s more we must do to create a City ready for the future. I’m ready to lead. Vote Muriel Bowser for Mayor. www.MurielforMayor.com
David A. Catania, Mayor of the District of Columbia Independent (no party) Washington Post Columnist Colbert King has called me “an action figure who probably has the most bona fide 1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW #400 progressive record of the candidates in the field.” As Mayor, I Washington, DC 20009 will work hard to advance our shared values: a belief in Contact: Ben Young equality of opportunity; a commitment to fairness; and the (202) 621-7072 importance of playing by the rules. I am proud of having authored the District’s Marriage Equality, Fair Funding for “at- [email protected] risk” public school students, and Medical Marijuana laws. I’m equally proud of my work to cut our rate of uninsured in half and of leading the charge to save our safety-net hospital.
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Faith, Mayor of the District of Columbia Statehood Green Party Having been on the mayoral ballot nine times in the past 25 years, I have closely studied the dysfunction of our 1629 Columbia Road, NW government and most of its agencies. As a D.C. Washington, DC 20009 sovereignty and statehood activist, I have determined (202) 462-2199 the necessity of empowering the Advisory Contact Person: Jude Crannitch Neighborhood Commissions as mini- governmental/intercultural community centers. These [email protected] centers will integrate many municipal functions, such as clearinghouses for legislation, family counseling, drug rehabs, and studies in racism and culture. I’ve engineered a plan of pure democracy, infusing the formula of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s WPA Federal Art Project as the structural girder (aka Stars War – “Stars combat pain and poverty”)
Carol Schwartz, Mayor of the District of Columbia Independent (no party) As is obvious from my candidacies, I have a strong desire to lead this city to its next better place, and even more 2029 Connecticut Avenue, NW so today with my concern about the lack of ethics Washington, DC 20008 among too many public officials, our diminishing (202) 332-6832 diversity, and unmet needs of our vulnerable populations, our seniors and homeless among them. In [email protected] these boom times, there is money for education, public safety, and affordable housing. With my 24-years of elected service and five decades of community service, I have proven that I have the experience, temperament, record, and know-how to be the Mayor all of us need.
Bruce Majors, Mayor of the District of Columbia Libertarian Party I am running for Mayor to shift the discussion of issues in DC. Or since David Catania and Muriel Bowser have 1200 23rd Street, NW spent the year NOT debating issues and NOT proposing Washington, DC 20037 any solutions beyond minor tinkering with our existing (202) 704-6401 failing schools and programs, perhaps I should say to RAISE issues. Libertarians want more choices for DC [email protected] residents - more school choice and more freedom to take jobs - from driving a cab to braiding hair to running a school or daycare - without being blocked by government. Freedom to work! (We want to shift the Overton window, in political science terms.)
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Kris Hammond, Chairman of the Council Republican Party A Northeast D.C. resident for nearly ten years, I have served as an Advisory Neighborhood 611 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE #329 Commissioner. During that time, I enforced anti- Washington, DC 20003 discrimination laws as an attorney in the Department (202) 492-2920 of Justice’s Civil Rights Division.
I will fight to ensure that all children receive a quality [email protected] education. I strongly support our public charter schools because they provide parents and children with more educational opportunity. As Council Chairman, I will be independent of the special interests. Unlike my opponent in this election, I will not accept corporate campaign contributions or other special interest money. Please visit www.KrisForDC.com for more information.
Kyle Walker, Chairman of the Council Libertarian Party As City Council Chairman, I will never vote to restrict your personal freedom to live how you choose, and I 103 G Street, SW will work to erase nonviolent-victimless crimes from the Washington, DC 20024 books. Unnecessary laws, regulations, and bureaucracy (716) 912-3846 prevent us from living and working how we see fit, and such policies offer insiders and cronies opportunity to [email protected] gain personal advantage at the public's expense. By focusing on the well-being of all DC residents rather than special interest groups looking to legislate virtue and gain favors from the public, I believe we can make DC a freer, safer, and more prosperous place to call home.
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G. Lee Aikin, Chairman of the Council Statehood Green Party STATEHOOD As 53-year resident I want Statehood and Congressional 1754 Swann Street, NW votes asap. Washington, DC 20009 Stop government shutdowns!! (202) 667-3514 GREEN
Accelerate implementing Mayor's 2032 (too slow) [email protected] environmental plan. Clean Anacostia and Potomac Rivers.
Improve permitting/financing methods for solar and other environmental upgrades.
PARTY Incarceration impacts 1/3rd DC residents. Provide greatly improved help with low-cost housing, job training, employment opportunities.
Accelerate Council's implementing $85 million annual tax benefit I've promoted for 10 years. Lower small business property taxes reducing bad Walmart impacts.
Shrink/eliminate tax/regulatory burdens discouraging small entrepreneurs, affordable housing rentals.
As bilingual (Spanish) AA to At-Large School Board member successfully prevented major teacher's strike.
John C. Cheeks, Chairman of the Council Independent (no party) Join our advisors. Email [email protected]
1110 6th Street, NW My mission is to bring a new vision and voice for the people of Washington, DC 20001 the District of Columbia Contact: Ron Bonofilio Whom need leadership and the following proposed legislation (202) 704-2346 Mandatory substance abuse testing of DC elected officials:
Mayor, Chairman, Council members, DC Attorney and [email protected] Inspector General.
End Housing Poverty and Illegal Resident Displacement Living minimum wage increase to $16.85 on DC contracts DCPS DC Public School Advance Learning Act Emergency Responders Pay Increase Act Business Assistance with Financial support to compete for infrastructure contracts, manufacturing, community base business Tax Reorganization Tax Credit Improvement.
Additional proposed legislation www.Electcheeks.com/15.htm Your vote will improve DC Government
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Phil Mendelson, Chairman of the Council Democratic Party For over a decade, I have strived to make the District a better place. I have a strong record on a variety of issues -- from gun 6808 6th Street, NW control to coordinating a regional increase in the minimum Washington, DC 20012 wage; lowering taxes for seniors while fighting to reduce (202) 486-3871 school truancy. My record has been acknowledged in every election by environmental groups, labor unions, and the [email protected] business community. I am progressive, thoughtful, accessible, and willing to take principled stands. I also am a DCPS parent. With my record, you know what you are getting when you vote for me.
I ask for your vote.
Michael D. Brown, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) It’s Time DC! Elect an at-large councilmember who will fight for your equality. I agree with the President; the District 4501 Western Avenue, NW should be a state. We lose 2 billion dollars a year, which Washington, DC 20016 impacts every priority in our city: successful neighborhood Contact: Rachel Barnard schools, jobs, affordable housing, sustainable growth, health (202) 537-0739 care, and more. I want to put my 35 years of national and local political experience to work for our great city and bring [email protected] effective leadership to the city council. Senator, elected leader, political and community activist, ANC Commissioner: Vote for leadership! Vote the other Michael Brown for the other At-Large seat!
www.michaeldbrown2014.com
Frederick Steiner, At-Large Member of the Council Libertarian Party I've lived in the DC area for 10 years. After the birth of my daughter last year I learned I could no longer remain aloof 18 Madison Street, NE from my community. I learned that everyone has a shared Washington, DC 20011 interest in things like good schools and safe streets, that (571) 275-2986 vibrant neighborhoods create opportunities for all, that transparency and openness are requirements for good [email protected] governance. I needed to do my part in the attainment of those ideals. I have no grand political aspirations, and am self- funding my campaign so I don't owe anyone anything. I'm just a person trying to do the right thing.
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Eric J. Jones, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) Mr. Jones has extensive experience in legislative affairs within the District of Columbia. For the last 7 years he 22 Bates Street, has worked as the Associate Director of Government Washington, DC 20001 Affairs with a regional Trade Association. Through this (202) 904-8994 work, he has developed great relationship in the DC Government, the local business community & with [email protected] community stake holders. Mr. Jones is a fourth generation Washingtonian and holds degrees from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia and the New England College of Business and Finance. He and his wife live in the Bates/Truxton section of Ward 5 with their two cats.
Kishan Putta, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) I Get Results for DC.
I am an elected ANC Commissioner. P.O. Box 73652 Washington, DC 20056 Through President Obama's health care law, I worked (202) 320-0058 with DC Health to enroll over 50,000 people across our city. [email protected] I have improved bus service on 16th St and Georgia
Ave. NW, but want to increase service in underserved areas.
I've worked on public safety with Chief Lanier and Groomes to reduce crime.
I helped get the city to revitalize a decrepit park.
I love this city. We have lots of good people and good ideas. But I am a leader who takes ideas and Gets Results for DC.
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Wendell Felder, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) I am running for the DC City Council because I currently serve as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in 30 58th Street, SE Ward 7, I understand that neighborhoods make up the Washington, DC 20019 demographics of the city and to effectively resolve the (202) 427-3376 issues in the city, one must first tackle the issues within the community. Furthermore, I am running [email protected] for the DC City Council because I provide a youthful perspective to the council as a whole and I want to send a message to our future leaders of today, indicating that there is no age requirement in becoming involved in public service.
*Follow the Felder Campaign* Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WendellFelderforDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/Felder4DC Instagram: http://instagram.com/felder_4dc
Eugene Puryear, At-Large Member of the Council Statehood Green Party We need a D.C. Council that puts people’s needs before the profits of banks and real estate developers. A top 539 Mellon Street, SE priority must be to provide jobs and to raise the Washington, DC 20032 minimum wage to $15/hr. We need affordable housing, (202) 556-1651 which is disappearing in D.C., and a freeze on rent increases! Heat and light must be a right, not a profit- [email protected] maker for PEPCO investors! As a socialist, I will work to fight inequality of all kinds, for sustainability and affordability in development, and for the rights of Returning Citizens! We need Statehood Now! www.EugenePuryear.com
Courtney R. Snowden, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) Courtney R. Snowden is a sixth generation Washingtonian raised in Shepherd Park in Ward 4, and 1012 H St NE resides in the Deanwood community in Ward 7. She Washington DC 20002 attended DC Public Schools – Shepherd ES, Jefferson (202) 905-3535 JHS, and School Without Walls SHS. Courtney earned a B.A. from Beloit College and joined the staff of [email protected] Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Her most important job is being a mom to a perfect five-year- old, Malik. Following her successful run with DC Ready for Hillary, Courtney is running for DC Council to ensure that every resident of this city benefits from the promise and prosperity that makes DC great.
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Anita D. Bonds, At-Large Member of the Council Democratic Party I’m grateful for your vote in the Democratic Primary and ask for your support again in the 2014 General election. Vote #8 600 14th Street, NW #400 on the ballot. As your At-Large Councilmember, I’ll continue Washington, DC 20005 focusing on legislation and program oversight to reduce Contact: Don Dinan poverty, disparities and barriers for opportunity for all, as we (202) 255-1683 restore government. I’ve voted to keep the economy moving forward, fix public education, homelessness, affordable [email protected] housing, services for seniors, the environment, safe neighborhoods and jobs.
My background/experience: attended DC public schools and UC Berkeley, Statehood Commissioner, Georgetown U educator, ANC Chair, nonprofit board president, corporate official, and Democratic Party Chair.
Anita Bonds www.anitabonds.com
Brian Hart, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) Brian Hart is running for an At-Large seat on the DC Council. He graduated from Georgetown Law and Amherst College. He 1850 Wyoming Avenue, NW campaigned for President Obama. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 802-0474 Brian is deeply committed to public service. He teaches and mentors students at Anacostia and Ballou High Schools; he [email protected] serves as an ANC commissioner in Adams Morgan; and he advocates for seniors, veterans, and immigrant communities in his public interest work.
Brian works tirelessly on behalf of all citizens, bringing his experience and passion to bear on important issues for our city: improved education, expanded job opportunities, government autonomy, public safety, and increased affordable housing.
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Robert White, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) I respectfully ask for your vote for At-Large Councilmember to bring strong experience and compassionate leadership to 808 Madison St, NW build an inclusive city. Washington, DC 20011 As an attorney spending years as Legislative Counsel to (202) 236-4074 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, I’ve been a committed advocate for DC. I’m founder/president of the [email protected] Brightwood Park Citizens Association with a record of integrity and community leadership.
As a fifth generation Washingtonian seeing my own family priced out of our city, the urgency of our issues is personal to me. My broad experience informs the real solutions I’ve developed to improve schools, make housing more affordable and create jobs.
Calvin H. Gurley, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) GURLEY will use his 24 years of Federal Government accounting and auditing experience: 612 Underwood Street, NW 1. To create and find jobs for all District residents. Washington, DC 20012 2. The Federal Government must compensate the District (202) 722-6126 with 500 new jobs every year residents are denied
Statehood. [email protected] 2. Build and renovate affordable rental units for our
residents, college graduates and working class. 3. All children must master reading, math, science and music by the fourth grade. 4. Create Vocational Schools for students to earn apprenticeships in auto mechanics, plumbing , electrician, carpentry, metal work, barbering, nursing. 5. Take care and provide for our seniors, retirees and military veterans.
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Elissa Silverman, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) Elissa Silverman is an 18-year D.C. resident who lives in Northeast Capitol Hill. A former reporter for The P.O. Box 15524 Washington Post and Washington City Paper, as well as a Washington, D.C. 20003 former budget analyst, she’s helped lead successful (202) 386-2173 advocacy campaigns to raise D.C.’s minimum wage, expand paid sick days, and ensure D.C.’s budget has money for [email protected] affordable housing. She's a leader on campaign finance reform and does not accept corporate contributions. She will use her skills to put in place high-performing schools and city services in all neighborhoods, improve fiscal accountability over your hard-earned tax dollars, and improve D.C.'s ethics laws.
Integrity. Accountability. Investing in D.C. www.elissa2014.com
Marc Morgan, At-Large Member of the Council Republican Party Marc Morgan serves Ward 1's LeDroit Park Neighborhood as an ANC Commissioner and civic 1970 2nd Street, NW association leader. He has encouraged small business Washington, DC 20001 development, worked on public safety issues, and local (202) 361-4717 sustainability initiatives. He wants to bring his commitment to leadership across our city. That's why he's [email protected] running for D.C. Council At-Large. Morgan is an advocate for several environmental, LGBT, and HIV/AIDS initiatives, and has also worked for years non-profit fundraising and events planning. During this campaign, Marc Morgan will promote stronger school reform, more oversight into D.C. Government, job creation and expanding the District's investment into environmental solutions around energy efficiency and renewable energy. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcMorgan_DC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcmorgandccoucil
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Graylan Scott Hagler, At-Large Member of the Council Independent (no party) Building on my life-long career working for social, racial and economic justice, when elected I will be a true 30 Kennedy Street, NE public servant and I will work with residents and Washington, DC 20011 organizations to bring forth policies that will uplift and (844) 424-5373 improve quality of life for ALL of our residents. Together we can stop the displacement of lower income [email protected] residents, build and preserve truly affordable housing including public and senior housing, enforce local hiring laws, ensure good jobs with living wages and challenge institutionalized racism. As your DC Councilman, together we will fight for what’s right!
www.haglerfordc.net 1-844-HaglerDC
Khalid Pitts, At-Large Member of the Council
Independent (no party) Khalid Pitts is a 20-year DC resident, husband, and father who has improved the lives of DC residents by working on health 1805 14th Street, NW care reform, economic development, education, worker Washington, DC 20009 rights, gun control, and DC Statehood. Khalid serves on the (202) 341-0315 executive board of the DC Health Exchange, improving Contact: Erin Burger-Gohl healthcare services for District residents. He and his wife are [email protected] small business owners, owning a restaurant and retail store. He has the experience and track record of creating jobs, providing livable wages and implementing policies, which have positively shaped the District.
Khalid looks forward to being one of your two At-Large votes
this November.
www.khalidforcouncil.com
Brianne K. Nadeau, Ward 1 Member of the Council Democratic Party As Councilmember, Brianne Nadeau will bring a new energy to Ward 1, focusing on strengthening our schools, (202) 573-9256 maintaining affordability and ending DC’s culture of corruption. [email protected] A life-long Democrat and a leader with a strong record of results, Brianne has fought to improve the District for more than a decade, by bringing together residents and local businesses to build a brighter future for our neighborhoods and improve city services.
As an ANC, Brianne made Ward 1 a better place to live, work and play by advocating for pedestrian safety, supporting local businesses, and ensuring community voices were heard by developers and DC agencies. briannefordc.com
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John Vaught LaBeaume, Ward 1 Member of the Council Libertarian Party "Since before the advent of Home Rule, Ward One has been the melting pot of a diverse District of Columbia, where 1832 Park Road, NW generations of African-American Washingtonians have Washington, DC 20010 welcomed immigrants from Latin America, Asia and Africa, (202) 352-8335 who then rubbed shoulders with artists and actors, and gay professionals. [email protected] As council member, I will work to ensure that D.C. regulations
won’t deter Ward One Washingtonians - in our pupuserias
and barber shops and microbrewpubs - from continuing our
trade in culture and ideas while we engage each other in economic exchange. "
Ernest E. Johnson, Ward 1 Member of the Council Independent (no party) Ernest E. Johnson is a native Washingtonian living in Columbia Heights for 45-years. He attended Shaw, Banneker and 1451 Parkwood Place, NW Cardozo public schools. Studied Administration of Justice at Washington, DC 20010 American University for six years. Ernest is a small business (202) 255-6928 owner in Ward One and has served on the board of directors for the DC Apprenticeship Council, Columbia Heights [email protected] Development Corporation and 3rd District Advisory Council. Ernest wants to have a Ward One Education Summit ** DC Pride program to help unemployed residents ** A satellite DMV at Reeves Center ** Strengthen Zoning Regulations and Rent Control ** Keep Ward One affordable and diverse. Help me make Ward One Number1. www.ErnestJohnsonforCityCouncil.com
Ryan Sabot, Ward 3 Member of the Council Libertarian Party Ward 3 is ready for a departure from the same old political scene that it has been dealing with for seven years. Ward 3 4010 Warren Street, NW is ready for someone who can accurately represent the Washington, DC 20016 Ward’s unique needs in the DC Council, and Ward 3 is (240) 421-1684 undoubtedly ready to make this change in November. Your vote will ensure DC stays open for business, drastically cuts [email protected] taxes, continues to ensure school choice, guarantees all their personal liberty, and gives residents more transportation options. I am positive that we can obtain these things in government and that, together, we can start in November.
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Mary M. Cheh, Ward 3 Member of the Council Democratic Party "I am honored to serve as your Ward 3 Councilmember and have worked hard to improve the 3908 Morrison Street, NW schools, safeguard the environment, and protect Washington, DC 20015 consumers, tenants, and our most vulnerable residents. (202) 445-0215 In the Ward I continue to secure funding for community projects, most recently the Key school playground, a [email protected] new recreation center for "Turtle" park, modernization of the Cleveland Park and Palisades libraries, and two new fire stations. And, together with my very fine staff, I always strive to provide the best in constituent services, and to serve you with integrity and my best efforts. I respectfully ask for your vote. "
Preston Cornish, Ward 5 Member of the Council Libertarian Party Ward 5 needs a Councilmember who is steadfastly dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens—not a 24 Quincy Place, NE politician who will spend the next term angling for even Washington, DC 20002 higher political office. (240) 406-9023 To improve government functioning, I will fight for
competitive contracting, reduced waste, and elimination [email protected] of unnecessary function. To better the lives of our
citizens, I will press for greater parental control of
education. And, I will seek to block policies that impinge
on the individual freedom of residents.
I was born in DC, and I will work to earn your vote.
Preston Cornish [email protected]
Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 5 Member of the Council Democratic Party I have represented Ward 5 with integrity and am proud of what we have accomplished over the last 20 months. P.O. Box 91398 If re-elected, I will continue to serve as an affordable Washington, DC 20090 housing champion to preserve the unique character and Contact: Cyril Crocker diversity of DC. I will implement the recommendations (202) 656-7555 from my Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force, attracting businesses that enhance our [email protected] neighborhoods while working to end environmental nuisances. I will continue to strengthen public safety, create employment opportunities for our residents and support small businesses. Above all, I will hold DCPS accountable for quality educational opportunities for every child in DC.
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Charles Allen, Ward 6 Member of the Council Democratic Party For over a decade I have worked in Ward 6, helping transform our public schools, supporting our small 1530 D street, NE businesses, and improving our community. I know Ward Washington, DC 20002 6 and understand our neighborhood issues like no one Contact: Laura Marks else. As your Ward 6 Councilmember – and parent of a (202) 710-6065 young child – I will prioritize quality education for all, especially improving neighborhood middle schools. I [email protected] will fight for reforms that allow neighbors to stay in their homes as they age; I will focus on family-based affordable housing; and I will build on my track record supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community.
Visit www.CharlesAllenWard6.com.
Pranav Badhwar, Ward 6 Member of the Council Libertarian Party My wife and I are devoted to this city where our children were born and attend school. Our politicians 511 3rd Street, SE today offer failing middle schools despite spending Washington, DC 20003 almost $30,000/student, exclude the poor from (202) 596-8980 opportunity through excessive licensing, and viciously but ineffectively and expensively prosecute non- [email protected] violent drug users. With less spending, and based on already successful policies, my plan will create thriving schools, generate opportunity for the neediest, allow men and women to thrive as small business owners, reduce the cost of housing and transportation, and create a safer city by re-focusing police attention on violent, not victimless, crime.
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Karl A. Racine, Attorney General Democratic Party I’m prepared to serve. On Day One, I have the experience to manage the new, independent Attorney General’s office 6 P Street NE and make a difference in our community. Washington DC, 20002 From the DC Public Defender Service to President (202) 506-1030 Clinton’s White House as Associate General Counsel, I’ve
fought for people from every walk of life. As the first [email protected] African-American Managing Partner of a Top-100 Law
Firm, I oversaw 600 lawyers and a $350M budget – comparable to the AG’s office. I will get things done effectively.
I ask for this opportunity to use my experience as our next Attorney General. I ask for your vote.
Lateefah Williams, Attorney General Democratic Party Lateefah Williams is a legislative attorney with more than a decade of legal experience. She is a Georgetown Law 2350 Washington Place, NE graduate and has served as the Counsel to the Prince Washington, DC 20018 George’s County State Senate Delegation, Political and (202) 255-2377 Legislative Director for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, Litigation Associate for David C. Simmons and [email protected] Associates, and Policy Analyst on nonprofit tax law issues for OMB Watch. Lateefah has held community leadership positions in DC for years, including with the DC Federation of Democratic Women, Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, Ward 5 Democrats and DC Young Democrats. She is running to fight for all Washingtonians.
Edward “Smitty” Smith, Attorney General Democratic Party I am a third-generation Washingtonian, born and raised in the District, and from a working-class family. I understand P.O. Box 90395 the indignity of our second-class citizenship, and have Washington, DC 20009 witnessed the daily struggles our citizens face. Contact: John Rodriguez 202-643-7372 After working my way from Anacostia to Harvard Law, I helped elect President Obama and served in leadership [email protected] positions in his administration. I fought to help communities like ours and everyday people.
As Attorney General, the people will be my clients. I will fight to keep our children in the classroom instead of the courtroom, protect consumers, and defend the autonomy of our budget and laws.
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Paul Zukerberg, Attorney General Democratic Party Paul Zukerberg enters the race for DC Attorney General with 29 years of legal experience fighting and winning on behalf 1790 Lanier Place, NW of the people of DC. Washington, DC 20009 Paul’s victory in the DC Court of Appeals is the reason DC (202) 232-6400 voters are electing their own Attorney General for the first
time. Without Paul’s work, there would be no AG election. [email protected] As Attorney General, Paul will continue to fight for us. He’ll take on utility companies, and fight those who want to dismantle our sensible gun laws. Paul will reform our broken juvenile justice system, fight for fair wages, fair housing and great schools.
Contact info: Paul Zukerberg www.votezukerberg.com
Lorie Masters, Attorney General Democratic Party Lorie Masters raised her family in Washington, D.C., and has lived here for more than 30 years. In 2014, Lorie was 3018 Tennyson Street, NW chosen as a Top 10 lawyer by Washington, D.C. Super Washington, DC 20015 Lawyers. She has worked tirelessly to improve our (202) 595-4600 community through her work with a wide array of organizations, such as DC Vote, DC Appleseed, Legal Aid of [email protected] the District of Columbia, the DC Bar Foundation, and the Women’s Campaign Fund. She is a leading D.C. voting rights advocate and has fought for fair pay and equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation.
David Schwartzman, United States “Shadow” Senator Statehood Green Party Our U.S. Senator should work for full self-determination of our residents, DC Statehood. Only Statehood will deliver full 1634 Montague Street, NW voting rights with real self-government. We must organize Washington, DC 20011 locally, nationally, and internationally for DC Statehood. I (202) 829-9063 pledge to empower this struggle by addressing our residents’ economic, social and environmental human [email protected] rights, now violated by both Congress and our local government by their privileging the 1% over the 99%. Establish a DC Public Bank serving our residents, ending Wall Street banking our revenues. End the drug war, full rights for our Returning Citizens! $15 per hour living wage for DC workers! davidschwartzman.com
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Paul Strauss, United States “Shadow” Senator Democratic Party I am Senator Paul Strauss and I have spent 17 years fighting for full democracy and equal rights 1020 16th Street NW, Suite #500 for DC citizens. Despite my efforts and the will of Washington, DC 20036 the people, Congress continues to deny our most Contact: Strauss 2014 Committee basic political rights- voting representation in (202) 223-8664 Congress and self-determination, rights that all Americans are constitutionally guaranteed. [email protected] I have secured celebrity endorsements for DC Statehood and our DC Statehood bill recently had a hearing in the US Senate. As your elected voice in the US Senate I testified for our rights. Let me continue the work that helped ensure those accomplishments. Re-elect Senator Paul Strauss.
Twitter: @senpaulstrauss Website: www.paulstrauss.org
John Daniel, United States “Shadow” Senator Libertarian Party Let's renew our vision to fight for statehood. The seat should always be, non-paid by the FED, part-time, with 2 1445 P Street, NW term limits. It would be the model for Congress and Senate. Washington, DC 20005 With no statehood in my first term I would not seek re- (310) 505-0010 election. [email protected] Best, John
www.haload.com
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Glenda J. Richmond, United States “Shadow” Senator Independent (no Party) I’ve lived in DC for most of my life and have been blessed with great opportunities. As U.S. Senator, I want to 2001 15th Street, NW ensure that my fellow citizens receive the dignity and Washington, DC 20009 respect they deserve. (202) 367-5527 As a community organizer and activist here for 40+ years, [email protected] I’ve focused on DC self-rule, veterans’ causes, and children’s advocacy. Building on that experience, I’ll continue my long-time pursuit of DC statehood.
I’m from a military family.
I graduated from Anacostia High School, Federal City College (bachelor’s in Urban Studies), and UDC (master’s in Public Policy and Social Research).
I’m a proud parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent.
www.Glendaforussenator.org
Franklin Garcia, United States “Shadow” Representative Democratic Party Franklin has been working in many communities in DC since arriving in 1980. He has been a community activist most of 2218 Newton Street, NE his life, helping establish organizations to empower the Washington, DC 20018 community. He is currently the President of the DC Latino (202) 460-3046 Caucus and serves as an Add-On member to the DC Democratic State Committee. He has held key positions in [email protected] the campaigns of Hillary Clinton, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty, Dominican President Danilo Medina, and others. Franklin holds a BA in Finance from The George Washington University, and a Master degree in Economics from American University.
For more on Franklin, please visit www.franklinfordc.com.
Twitter: @fgarciadc
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Martin Moulton, United States “Shadow” Representative Libertarian Party With unprecedented support on Capitol Hill for #DCStatehood, the UN’s acknowledgement that DC’s status 1510 5th Street, NW diminishes our Nation as one of the World’s leading Washington, DC 20001 democracies, and as Feds begin another extravagant and (202) 422-1161 bloody gambit to dictate what democracy must look like in foreign countries, it’s time for the Feds to send a signal to [email protected] the World about their faith in Democracy by voting for District of Columbia Statehood. Libertarians know American works best when local governments are allowed to serve the needs of constituents. We deserve all the rights and benefits which our families and friends enjoy in the existing 50 states.
Joyce Robinson-Paul, United States “Shadow” Representative Statehood Green Party As a native Washingtonian, I have watched many actions by Congress and others, that questions 16 N Street, NW Democracy and equality for District residents. It is Washington, DC 20001 so basic that if we pay billions in Federal taxes that (202) 330-7955 Over 650,000 resident would have a vote and voice in decisions. As a retired citizen, I have the time [email protected] and energy to make Statehood a reality.
Vote for me and let's FREE DC A majority vote in the House and Senate on Legislation for Statehood is what we need to become a State.
David Do, Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education My parents were refugees of the Vietnam War and 422 Lamont Street, NW came to the U.S. with nothing. We lived in Washington, DC 20010 poverty. In school, I was an English Language (202) 709-9278 Learner and daily recipient of free and reduced meals. Despite this adversity, I was the first in my [email protected] family to graduate from college.
I want to bring my unique perspective and life experience to the Board to help students from all backgrounds. Accomplishments: - Director of Academic Affairs, UC Merced; - Teaching Assistant, University of Maryland; - Mentor, DCPS high school students; - Volunteer, DCPS elementary School; - Community Advocate, Ward 1. Visit DavidForWardOne.com!
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Scott Simpson, Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education I am a professional civil rights and youth advocate who 422 Elm Street, NW has spent thousands of hours volunteering with D.C. Washington, DC 20001 students. (202) 735-1984 Every student deserves the opportunity to thrive. Today, too many students can’t walk to quality schools. Too [email protected] few have access to robust bilingual or STEM education. Students with disabilities don’t have the resources they need. I work on issues like these at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and have mentored and advocated for D.C. students. On the State Board of Education, I will continue this work to make an excellent education accessible to everyone.
Learn more at www.simpsonforschools.org.
E. Gail Anderson Holness, Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness is an experienced Activist, 1937 11th Street, NW Lawyer, DCPS Teacher/substitute, College Washington, DC 20001 Administrator/Professor, and Pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church. An award-winning columnist Contact: Windy Carson Smith on education, youth, and elder issues, Holness has (202) 558-8907 lectured extensively in the US, Middle East/Europe, Africa, Caribbean and South America. Her book, [email protected] “Lessons in Truth” is in its third printing. She holds a Juris Doctorate and a Doctorate of Ministry from Howard University. Holness serves on the Mayor’s Interfaith Council and DC Commission for Women. A three-term ANC1B Commissioner and former chair, she believes everyone has the power to achieve personal greatness. Education is power!
Holnessforwardone.com
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Laura Wilson Phelan, Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education Laura Wilson Phelan is a former classroom teacher who 3431 Oakwood Terrace, NW has devoted her career to education. She is currently Chief Washington, DC 20010 Operating Officer at a DC non-profit that trains teachers (202) 421-4360 and principals to better engage families. She has lived in DC for 11 years and served as Advisory Neighborhood [email protected] Commissioner in Mt. Pleasant. Laura is the parent of twin four-year-olds and serves on the advisory boards of Bancroft Elementary and Thrive DC. If elected, Laura will focus on improving our middle and high schools, increasing community engagement in schools, and ensuring a balanced approach to education that promotes a love of learning.
Laura Wilson Phelan Candidate, Ward 1 State Board of Education www.lauradcschoolboard.com
Lillian Perdomo, Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education Together we will transform our schools into ladders of 1820 Ingleside Terrace, NW opportunity for every student. A Vote for me means:
Washington, DC 20010 Coordinated support services for student (202) 328-3194 success
Challenging hands-on instruction tailored to [email protected] students’ experiences
Learning environments to meet labor-force and university needs,
Financial literacy, dual-language programs.
My leadership experiences:
--25 years of DCPS educational advocacy and leadership: PTA co-chair, parent, and grandparent.
--Directed nonprofit that empowered hundreds of parents and youth to participate in public and charter school decisions, improving student outcomes
--Councilmember legislative staffer
--Democratic Party Activist, Obama Delegate,
--Latina Caucus, Gertrude Stein LGBT
www.yesforlillian.com
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Stephanie Blessey Lilley, Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education STEPHANIE BLESSEY LILLEY believes every child should 5729 Potomac Avenue, NW have access to a top tier education. Under Chancellor Washington, DC 20016 Henderson’s leadership, DC is headed in the right (202) 431-3553 direction, but more work is needed.
Experience: Lawyer and school board member in [email protected] Northwest and Anacostia. She has worked on best practices in schools’ strategic goals, including facilities issues, accountability, budget and school culture.
Believes key factors to improvement are: *Instructional training to develop and retain great teachers; *Communication with parents to develop trusting partnerships with schools; and *Public/private partnerships to share successful policies
Stephanie lives with her husband and children in Palisades. Questions? [email protected]
Tricia Braun, Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education Tricia Braun, a public school parent, is currently PTA Co- 4517 Potomac Avenue, NW President at a Ward 3 DCPS school. In that role she has Washington, DC 20007 been a leader, engaging parents, teachers, administrators, (646) 456-4617 and DCPS to improve academic offerings at DCPS middle schools. Over many years, she has taught courses in public [email protected] schools and developed policies and programs to improve education. On the SBOE, she would continue to require high standards for both students and educators, working to ensure that all students have access to quality neighborhood schools. Ms. Braun graduated from Yale Law School and has a long record of public service. triciabraundc.com
Phil Thomas, Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education W. Philip Thomas, age 29, is a fourth-generation 2830 University Terrace, NW Washingtonian who grew up in Washington, DC and Washington, DC 20016 Lexington, KY. He received his bachelor’s degree from the (202) 248-2514 University of Kentucky and has studied at the graduate level at American University. Philip has been teaching since [email protected] 2009 and is currently an elementary school teacher in Washington. He wants to serve on the State Board of Education so that he can ensure that all children in the District, especially those in Ward 3, receive a high quality education. Philip is also a two-term Ward 3 ANC commissioner and serves on the Ward 3 Democratic Executive Committee.
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Ruth Wattenberg, Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education Our children attended Janney/Deal/Wilson. When our 4129 Harrison Street, NW son started, DC schools had no accountability--no clear Washington, DC 20015 standards for learning, no assessments of progress, no (202) 320-7884 interventions for struggling students. The result: no sense of urgency, and too many kids learning too little.
[email protected] But now, schools give 5+ sets of tests annually! Some provide little useful information, promote test-prep, or cause less-tested subjects to be deemphasized.
Between these extremes, there is a sweet spot!
This year, DC introduces new standards and tests. It's the right time to right-size testing. As a parent, policy-wonk, and 30-year resident, I'm the right one to do it.
Mark Jones, Ward 5 Member of the State Board of Education It has been a privilege to serve the residents of Ward 5 as 1905 Brentwood Road, NE your State Board of Education representative. In Washington, DC 20018 partnership with the Ward 5 Council on Education, we (202) 304-7294 have had many accomplishments such as the new Brookland Middle School, scheduled to open in 2015; and [email protected] the McKinley Tech Middle School to name a few.
I look forward to continuing my relationship with the Ward 5 City Councilman, the Education Activists, and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners to improve our schools. I am committed to helping improve all schools in Ward 5 and will not stop working until we accomplish all of the goals we have set.
I humbly ask for your vote.
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Mark Naydan, Ward 6 Member of the State Board of Education Mark Naydan is a public school teacher in Prince George’s 1816 Independence Avenue, SE County (10 years) and Ward 6 resident for over two Washington, DC 20003 decades. He is committed to the spirit of the Brown v. (202) 750-6135 Board of Education decision and desires a high quality education for all of our residents. More technology in [email protected] classrooms, improved middle schools, making Ward 6 schools an exemplar of DC education. Common Core can work for us. He knows education issues first hand. Wouldn’t it be helpful for the school board to have the perspective of one actual teacher? You can make it happen.
Thank you for your consideration.
Joe Weedon, Ward 6 Member of the State Board of Education I am strong advocate for public schools—working with 1406 C Street, NE community members to develop and implement the Ward 6 Washington, DC 20002 Middle School Plan and serving on the Eliot-Hine MS (202) 277-9410 collaboration team, OSSE’s Title I Committee of Practitioners and the board of two non-profits focused on [email protected] expanding after-school programming. Most importantly, I th nd have 4 and 2 grade students at Maury ES and understand the challenges that parents face as they choose schools for their families. We must hold schools accountable and move beyond the competition that governs our local school systems to foster a cooperative environment where every student receives a great education.
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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners (ANC)
An Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner is elected from each of the 296 Single-Member Districts that will appear on the November 4, 2014 General Election ballots. Check your voter registration card or confirm your ANC Single-Member District at https://www.dcboee.org/voter_info/reg_status/ if you are unsure of your ANC Single-Member District. ANC Candidates’ names appear below in ballot order by ANC Single-Member District:
ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name 1A01 Marvin L. Johnson 1B07 Jessica Laura Smith 1A01 Lester Cuffie 1B08 Mark Ranslem
1A02 Josue Salmeron 1B09 James A. Turner
1A04 Lakew Alemu 1B10 Paul Glicksman
1A04 Matthew Goldschmidt 1B10 Allyson N. Carpenter
1A06 Patrick W. Flynn 1B11 Robb Hudson
1A07 Darwain Frost 1B12 John C. Green
1A08 Kent Boese 1B12 Matt Abbruzzese
1A09 Keith Dokho 1C01 Samantha P. Hicks
1A09 Bobby Holmes 1C02 Hector Huezo
1A10 Rashida Brown 1C03 Ted Guthrie
1A11 Dotti Love Wade 1C04 Gabriela Mossi
1A12 Margaret Hundley 1C05 Alan Gambrell
1A12 Colleen Costello 1C06 William (Billy) Simpson
1B01 Brian Footer 1C07 Wilson Reynolds
1B02 Ellen Nedrow Sullivan 1D01 Franko Frank O. Agbro
1B02 Jennie Nevin 1D02 Adam Hoey
1B03 Sedrick Muhammad 1D03 Jack McKay
1B03 Patrick Nelson 1D04 Rosa Rivas
1B04 Kevin Cain 1D05 Ilana Harrus
1B05 Nicolas Ferreyros 1D05 Arturo Griffiths
1B06 Dyana NM Forester 2A01 Patrick Kennedy
1B06 David Gilliland 2A02 Rebecca Coder
1B07 Juan E. Lopez 2A04 William K. Smith
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ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name 2A04 Thomas B. Martin 2F04 John Fanning 2A05 Philip J. Schrefer 2F05 Jim Lamare 2A05 Graham Michael Galka 2F06 Charlie Bengel 2A06 Florence E. Harmon 2F06 Danielle W. Pierce 2A07 Jackson Carnes 2F08 Kevin Deeley 2B01 Mike Feldstein 3B01 Ann Lane Mladinov 2B02 Jonathan Padget 3B01 Joe Fiorillo 2B02 Daniel Warwick 3B02 Jackie Blumenthal 2B03 Stephanie Maltz 3B03 Abigail Zenner 2B04 Michael Upright 3B04 Mary C. Young 2B05 Abigail C. Nichols 3B05 J.P. Montalvan 2B05 Jonathan Jagoda 3B05 Brian Turmail 2B06 Mike Silverstein 3C01 Lee Brian Reba 2B07 Justine Underhill 3C02 Gwendolyn Bole 2B08 Nicole Mann 3C03 David S. Valdez 2B08 Robert Sinners 3C05 Margaret A. Siegel 2B09 Ed Hanlon 3C06 Carl Roller 2B09 Noah Smith 3C07 Victor Silveira 2C01 John Tinpe 3C08 Catherine May 2C02 Harold A. Closter 3C09 Nancy J. MacWood 2C03 Kevin Wilsey 3D01 Benjamin Tessler 2C03 Jeffrey Higgins 3D01 William Spence Spencer 2D01 David R. Bender 3D02 Thomas "Tom" Smith 2E01 Ed Solomon 3D03 Nan S. Wells 2E02 Ron Lewis 3D04 Stu Ross 2E03 Jeffrey L. Jones 3D05 Gordon Kit 2E05 Bill Starrels 3D05 Alma H. Gates 2E06 Tom Birch 3D05 Jameson Paul Freeman 2E07 Monica L. Roache 3D06 Stephen Gardner 2E07 Eleanor (Ellie) Budic 3D08 Mike N. Gold 2F01 Katherine Gordon 3D09 Conrad J. DeWitte, Jr. 2F02 Karin Berry 3D10 Silvia Lucero
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ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name 3E01 Anne Wallace 4A08 Gale Black 3E01 Kathleen Sweetapple 4B01 Andre R. Carley 3E02 Amy B. Hall 4B01 Charles E. Onwuche, Jr. 3E03 Jonathan Bender 4B02 Frank Jones, III 3E04 Tom Quinn 4B02 Desiree R. Woodard 3E04 Sandy Shapiro 4B03 Fred Grant 3E05 Jonathan McHugh 4B04 Brenda Parks 3E05 Joan Silver 4B05 Brenda Speaks 3E05 Ed McAllister 4B05 Earl E. Biglow 3F01 Adam Scott Tope 4B06 Ronald (Ron) Austin 3F02 Brett Grindrod 4B07 Judi Jones 3F02 Karen Perry 4B08 Camille A. Stewart 3F03 Mary Beth Ray 4B09 Douglass Sloan 3F04 Sally W. Gresham 4B09 Tischa Cockrell 3F06 Malachy Nugent 4C01 T. A. Uqdah 3G01 Brian Oliver 4C02 Joseph Maloney 3G01 Carolyn "Callie" Cook 4C03 Jeff Standish 3G02 Chanda Tuck Garfield 4C04 Camille Loya 3G03 Randy Speck 4C04 Michael Halpern 3G04 Rebecca Maydak 4C04 Rickey Williams, Jr. 3G05 Peter Shapiro 4C05 Zach Teutsch 3G06 Allen Seeber 4C06 Vann-Di M. Galloway 3G06 Dan Bradfield 4C07 John-Paul C. Hayworth 3G07 Chris Fromboluti 4C07 Drew Schneider 4A01 Acqunetta Anderson 4C08 Timothy A. Jones 4A01 Karl Kennedy 4C08 James Salt 4A02 Dwayne M. Toliver 4C09 Stephen Marencic, Jr. 4A03 Stephen A. "Steve" Whatley 4C09 Joseph Martin 4A04 Patience R. Singleton 4C10 Kathleen M. Crowley 4A05 Kimberly A. Worthy 4C10 Monica P. Blair 4A06 Karrye Y. Braxton 4D01 Nancy E. Roth 4A07 Dave Wilson 4D01 Melissa Lindsjo 50 | P a g e
ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name 4D02 Renee L. Bowser 5C07 Nolan Treadway 4D03 Lisa Colbert 5D01 Peta-Gay S. Lewis
4D04 Donna Brockington 5D02 Vonetta Dumas
4D04 David Sheon 5D02 Keisha L. Shropshire
4D05 Krystal Branton 5D02 Darlene T. Miles-Harrison
4D05 Valikia R. Newsome 5D03 Adam Roberts
4D06 Bill Quirk 5D03 Troy Watson
5A01 Frank Wilds 5D04 Bernice S. Blacknell
5A02 Grace J. Lewis 5D05 Kathy Henderson
5A03 Adrian T. Jordan 5D05 Marjorie D. Thomas-Barnes
5A05 Ronnie Edwards 5D06 Yoomie Huynh
5A06 Jasmine N. White 5D06 George Jackson
5A07 Sandi Washington 5D06 H. Yvonne Buggs
5A08 Angel Sherri Alston 5E01 William Boston
5B01 Timothy Thomas 5E01 Deborah "Debbie Smith" Steiner
5B01 Gayle Hall-Carley 5E02 Christy 'Love' Davis
5B02 Ursula Higgins 5E03 Alex Marco Underwood
5B03 Michael Ian Morrison 5E03 Renee T. Lewis
5B04 Rayseen Woodland 5E03 Nes Robinson
5B04 Jose (Joe) L. Barrios, Jr. 5E04 Sylvia M. Pinkney
5C01 Gail Brevard 5E04 Adam Duffy
5C01 Saladin Jeru 5E05 Bradley Ashton Thomas
5C02 Walter Deleon 5E05 Miles S. Holloman
5C03 Robert Looper, III 5E05 Joyce Robinson-Paul
5C03 Robert Bob King 5E06 Teri Janine TJ Quinn
5C04 Roderick L. Johnson 5E07 Betsy McDaniel
5C04 Jacqueline Manning 5E07 Bertha Holliday
5C05 Flanders Sharp 5E08 Austin L. Pearl
5C05 Regina James 5E09 Kirby Vining
5C06 Monique C. Smith 5E09 C. Dianne Barnes
5C06 Mercile Banks 5E10 Sally Hobaugh
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ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name 5E10 Nancy D. Jones 6C02 Karen J. Wirt 6A01 J. Omar Mahmud 6C03 Scott Price 6A01 Raphael V. Marshall 6C04 Mark Eckenwiler 6A01 Andy Clark 6C05 Mark Kazmierczak 6A02 Phil Toomajian 6C05 Chris Miller 6A04 Nick Alberti 6C06 Tony T. Goodman 6A04 Matt Levy 6D01 Marjorie Lightman 6A05 Hassan Christian 6D02 Stacy Braverman Cloyd 6A05 Patrick M. Malone 6D03 Rachel Reilly Carroll 6A06 Todd Sloves 6D04 Andy Litsky 6A06 Stephanie Zimny 6D05 Roger Moffatt 6A07 Sondra Phillips-Gilbert 6D06 Rhonda Natalie Hamilton 6A08 Calvin Ward 6D07 TD Stanger 6B01 Jennifer E. Samolyk 6D07 Josh Hart 6B02 Gerald "Jerry" Sroufe 6D07 Meredith Fascett 6B02 K. Diane Hoskins 6E01 Mary A. Sutherland 6B03 Kelly Vielmo 6E01 Alexander M. "Alex" Padro 6B03 Claudia Holwill 6E02 Leroy Joseph Thorpe, Jr. 6B03 James M. Loots 6E02 Eugene Simms 6B04 Kirsten Oldenburg 6E02 Kevin Chapple 6B05 Steve Hagedorn 6E03 Kennith James 6B05 Ellen Opper-Weiner 6E03 Frank S. Wiggins 6B05 Carl B. Reeverts 6E04 Rachelle P. Nigro 6B06 Anthony J. Cassillo 6E04 Clyde H. Brown 6B06 Nick Burger 6E05 Marge Maceda 6B07 Daniel Chao 6E06 Alvin Judd, Sr. 6B08 Chander Jayaraman 6E06 Antonio D. Barnes 6B09 Brian Flahaven 6E07 Alfreda S. Judd 6B10 Peter Gould 6E07 Rosemary A. Segero 6B10 Kathryn Denise Rucker Krepp 7B01 Patricia Howard-Chittams 6C01 Daniele Megan Schiffman 7B02 Tiffany L. Brown
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ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name 7B03 Gary E. Butler 7E05 Rochelle AC Bent 7B04 Phillip J. Hammond 7E05 Lesil Farrakhan 7B05 Robin Hammond Marlin 7E05 Jean M. McVea 7B06 Mark Chisholm 7E06 Maxine Nightingale 7B06 Donovan Anderson 7E06 David Alaga 7B07 Marcus Turner 7E07 Linda Holmes 7B07 D. Lynnell Humphrey 7F01 Evie Washington 7C01 Patricia Malloy 7F01 Edward Rhodes 7C01 Nyasha Jayei Harley 7F01 Stephanie L. Perry 7C02 Gregori Stewart 7F02 Eboni-Rose Thompson 7C03 Rich Parker 7F03 Sheila M. Carson Carr 7C03 Catherine A. Woods 7F04 Yolanda "Yo Yo" Armstrong 7C04 Walter J. Garcia, II 7F04 Charlene Exum 7C05 Joseph C. Thomas 7F05 Karen Settles 7C05 Mary L. Gaffney 7F05 Steve L. Wilson 7C06 Jennifer K. Cosby 8A01 Holly Muhammad 7C07 Antawan Holmes 8A01 P. Irene Jones 7C07 Darlene Williams 8A02 Barbara J. Clark 7D01 Bob Coomber 8A03 Cynthia W. Simms 7D03 Matinah Muhammad 8A04 Troy Donte Prestwood 7D03 Dorothy Douglas 8A05 Mike Jones 7D04 Claude B. McKay 8A05 Charles E. Wilson 7D04 Jo-Anne Prue 8A06 Greta J. Fuller 7D05 Janis D. Hazel 8A06 Tina L. Fletcher 7D06 Sherice A. Muhammad 8A07 Natalie Williams 7D07 Justin A. Lini 8B01 Khadijah Watson 7E01 George B. Browne, Jr. 8B02 Paul Trantham 7E02 Linda S. Green 8B02 Darrell Danny Gaston 7E03 Rosa A. Hamlett 8B03 Kevin Vaughan 7E04 Myron Smith 8B04 Anthony Lorenzo Green 7E04 Mary D. Jackson 8B05 Betty Scippio
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ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name ANC/SMD Candidate’s Name 8C01 Jeffrey McCoy 8D04 Monique T. Diop 8C02 (Terry) Teresa Stith 8D05 Thomas Ruffin, Jr.
8C03 Mary J. Cuthbert 8D07 Theresa H. Jones
8C04 Markus Batchelor 8E01 Joseph Johnson
8C04 Derrick Colbert 8E01 Marvin S. Lee
8C05 W. Cardell Shelton 8E02 Maurice Dickens
8C05 Brenda E. Shields 8E02 Anthony Muhammad
8C06 Rhonda L. Edwards-Hines 8E03 Jeffrey J. Toney
8C06 Nella Peterson 8E03 Anthony (Jamaal) Dailey
8C07 Charles L. Lindsay 8E05 Christopher L. Hawthorne
8D01 Patricia Pat Carmon 8E06 Karlene (K.) Armstead
8D02 Olivia L. Henderson 8E07 SV Williams
8D03 Absalom "AB" Jordan 8E07 Stephen A. Slaughter
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Initiative Measure #71, “Legalization of Possession of Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use Act of 2014”
INITIATIVE MEASURE
NO. 71
SHORT TITLE
“Legalization of Possession of Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use Act of 2014”
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This initiative, if passed, will make it lawful under District of Columbia law for a person 21 years of age or older to:
possess up to two ounces of marijuana for personal use; grow no more than six cannabis plants with 3 or fewer being mature, flowering plants, within the person’s principal residence; transfer without payment (but not sell) up to one ounce of marijuana to another person 21 years of age or older; and use or sell drug paraphernalia for the use, growing, or processing of marijuana or cannabis.
LEGISLATIVE TEXT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
THAT this act may be cited as the “Legalization of Possession of Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for
Personal Use Act of 2014.”
Sec. 2. Section 401 of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code §48-904.01), is amended as follows:
(a) Subsection (a)(1) is amended to read as follows: “(a)(1) Except as authorized by this chapter or Chapter 16B or Title 7, it is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to manufacture, distribute, or possess, with intent to manufacture or distribute, a controlled substance.
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, it shall be lawful, and shall not be an offense under District of Columbia law, for any person twenty-one (21) years of age or older to :
“(A) Possess, use, purchase or transport marijuana weighing two ounces or less;
“(B) Transfer to another person twenty-one years of age or older, without remuneration,
marijuana weighing one ounce or less;
“(C) Possess, grow, harvest or process, within the interior of a house or rental unit that
constitutes such person’s principal residence, no more than six cannabis plants, with three or 55 | P a g e
fewer being mature, flowering plants, provided that all persons residing within a single house or
single rental unit may not possess, grow, harvest or process, in the aggregate, more than twelve
cannabis plants, with six or fewer being mature, flowering plants;
“(D) possess within such house or rental unit the marijuana produced by such plants;
Provided that, nothing in this subsection shall make it lawful to sell, offer for sale or make available for sale any marijuana or cannabis plants.”
(b) The following new paragraphs are added to subsection (a) after paragraph (1), and the remaining paragraphs are renumbered accordingly:
“(2) The terms ‘controlled substance’ and ‘controlled substances,’ as used in this Code, shall not include:
“(A) Marijuana that is or was in the personal possession of a person twenty-one years of age or older at any specific time if the total amount of marijuana that is or was in the possession of that person at that time weighs or weighed two ounces or less;
“(B) Cannabis plants that are or were grown, possessed, harvested, or processed by a person twenty one years of age or older within the interior of a house or rental unit that constitutes or at the time constituted, such person’s principal residence, if such person at that time was growing no more than six cannabis plants with three or fewer being mature flowering plants and if all persons residing within that single house or single rental unit at that time did not possess, grow, harvest or process, in the aggregate, more than twelve cannabis plants, with six or fewer being mature, flowering plants; or
“(C) The marijuana produced by the plants which were grown, possessed, harvested or processed by a person who was, pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, permitted to grow, possess, harvest and process such plants, if such marijuana is or was in the personal possession of that person who is growing or grew such plants, within the house or rental unit in which the plants are or were grown.
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“(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no district government agency or office shall limit or refuse to provide any facility service, program or benefit to any person based upon or by reason of conduct that is made lawful by this subsection.
“(4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require any district government agency or office, or any employer, to permit or accommodate the use, consumption, possession, transfer, display, transportation, sale or growing of marijuana in the workplace or to affect the ability of any such agency, office or employer to establish and enforce policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees.
“(5) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit driving under the influence of marijuana or driving while impaired by use or ingestion of marijuana or to modify or affect the construction or application of any provision of this Code related to driving under the influence of marijuana or driving while impaired by marijuana.
“(6) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit any person, business, corporation, organization or other entity, or district government agency or office, who or which occupies, owns or controls any real property, from prohibiting or regulating the possession, consumption, use, display, transfer, distribution, sale, transportation or growing of marijuana on or in that property.
“(7) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to make unlawful any conduct permitted by the District of Columbia Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C.
Law 18-210; D.C. Official Code §§7-1671.01 et seq.).”
Sec. 3. Section 4 of the Drug Paraphernalia Act of 1982, effective September 17, 1982 (D.C. Law
4-149; D.C. Official Code §48-1103), is amended as follows:
(a) Subsection (a) is amended to read as follows:
“(a) Except as authorized by Chapter 16B of Title 7, it is unlawful for any person to use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inhale, ingest, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance; except that it shall be lawful for any person twenty-one years of age or older to use, or possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to possess or use marijuana if such possession or use is lawful under section 57 | P a g e
48-904.01(a)(1), or to use, or possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to grow, possess, harvest or process cannabis plants, the growth, possession, harvesting or processing of which is lawful under section 48-904.01(a)(1). Whoever violates this subsection shall be imprisoned for not more than 30 days or fined for not more than $100, or both.”
(b) Subsection (b) is amended to read as follows:
“(b) Except as authorized by Chapter 16B of Title 7, it is unlawful for any person to deliver or sell, possess with intent to deliver or sell, or manufacture with intent to deliver or sell drug paraphernalia, knowingly, or under circumstances where one reasonably should know, that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance; except that it shall be lawful for any person to deliver or sell, possess with intent to deliver or sell, or manufacture with intent to deliver or sell, drug paraphernalia under circumstances in which one knows or has reason to know that such drug paraphernalia will be used solely for use of marijuana that is lawful under section 48-904.01(a)(1) or that such drug paraphernalia will be used solely for growing, possession, harvesting, or processing of cannabis plants that is lawful under section 48-904.01(a)(1). Whoever violates this subsection shall be imprisoned for not more than 6 months or fined for not more than $1,000, or both, unless the violation occurs after the person has been convicted in the District of Columbia of a violation of this subchapter, in which case the person shall be imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or fined not more than $5,000, or both.”
Sec. 4. The amounts of the fines set forth in District of Columbia Code sections 22-3571.01 and
48-1103 shall be adjusted through implementing or amending legislation enacted by the Council of the
District of Columbia to the extent necessary to ensure that this Act does not negate or limit any act of the Council of the District of Columbia pursuant to D.C. Code §1-204.46.
Sec. 5. This act shall take effect after a 30-day period of Congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Government Reorganization Act
(Home Rule Act), approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code §1-206.02(c)(1)).
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