2018 Greater Greater Washington ANC Candidate Questionnaire Ward 4 Responses (Bold = Endorsed by Ggwash)
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2018 Greater Greater Washington ANC Candidate Questionnaire Ward 4 Responses (bold = Endorsed by GGWash) First Name Last Name ANC ANC/SMD Douglass Sloan 4A 4A01 Stacey Lincoln 4A 4A02 Iris Parks 4A 4A02 Stephen Whatley 4A 4A03 Patience Singleton 4A 4A04 André Carley 4B 4B01 Evan Yeats 4B 4B01 Erin Palmer 4B 4B02 Tanya Topolewski 4B 4B02 Natalee Snider 4B 4B06 Geoff Bromaghim 4B 4B07 Alice W. Gilmore 4B 4B07 Alison Brooks 4B 4B08 James Thomas 4B 4B08 Tischa Cockrell 4B 4B09 Charlotte Nugent 4C 4C01 Ulysses Campbell 4C 4C03 Debbie Matties 4C 4C05 Benjamin Underwood 4C 4C05 Bennett Hilley 4C 4C06 Krieg Rajaram 4C 4C07 Kim Varzi 4C 4C07 Tinothy Jones 4C 4C08 Tearsa Coates 4C 4C09 Steven Feingold 4C 4C09 Jonah Goodman 4C 4C10 Renee Bowser 4D 4D02 Aaron Polkey 4D 4D03 Jonathan Nobil 4D 4D06 Greater Greater Washington ANC Candidate Questionnaire – 2018 Name: Douglass Sloan ANC and Single Member District: 4A01 What are your hopes and/or concerns regarding the Walter Reed redevelopment? That there is affordable housing for seniors, good use of greenspace and access to the grounds for area neighbors. What are your hopes and/or concerns regarding the future Target development site on Eastern Avenue? That clear routes of access and egress for vehicular traffic exist for the Target parking lot and adjoining streets and that there is not a negative traffic impact on the existing neighborhood. There are areas in our ANC where persons experiencing homeless regularly tend to gather. How would you address this situation as a commissioner? Ensure that homeless people in the are have access to shelter, food and homeless services provided by DC Govt and non-profit orgs. If there were a way to improve bus transit or bike infrastructure in your neighborhood, but it required removing on-street parking, how would you approach the situation? Give a specific example if possible. I am not in favor of removing on-street parking designated for neighborhood residents for vehicular traffic or bike lanes. I feel it disturbs the quality of life for neighborhood residents. Where would you like to see new bicycle lanes, sidewalks, or other infrastructure to make it safer for residents, families, and seniors to walk and bike? What are the top Vision Zero priorities for your community? ANC 4A-01 is all residential and the majority of my neighbors do not favor new bike lanes or new sidewalks where they are not pre-existing. What role do you think your ANC could play in addressing housing affordability challenges? How can your neighborhood contribute its fair share of the housing our growing city needs? I favor affordable housing in DC. An ANC should support moderate density development with affordable housing in every development that comes before them. ANC 4A-01 has no apartment buildings, duplexes or semi-detached units and is comprised entirely of single family homes. Greater Greater Washington ANC Candidate Questionnaire – 2018 What is the biggest controversy in your neighborhood not already listed on this questionnaire, and what is your position on it? The biggest issues in my SMD are road repairs and maintenance, US park and yard maintenance and theft from autos. Why do you think you are the best person to represent your SMD? What’s your vision for your ANC in 2 years? I have prior experience as an ANC as I served 15 years as an ANC in both 4A & 4B. I have served as Chair, Vice-Chair & Treasurer in those ANC's. I was effective at facilitating a smooth implementation of the Walmart mixed use development at South Dakota and Riggs Rd., NE & I ensured that the developers and Walmart addressed the concerns of the residents throughout the process. Sometimes community members advocate for a position that is in their narrow interest, but is counter to broader city-wide interests and is highly problematic position if all communities across DC were to act that way. How will you lead in such a situation? Give a local example if possible. I always work to find a compromise between the needs of the community and the best interests of the city. Greater Greater Washington ANC Candidate Questionnaire – 2018 Name: Stacey Lincoln ANC and Single Member District: 4A02 What are your hopes and/or concerns regarding the Walter Reed redevelopment? My hope for the Walter Reed Development Project is that it is a worthwhile and useful addition to the District and the community. My concern is the large developers headquartered outside of the District and not partnering with small minority District based companies that work as subcontractors so that D.C. Residents can become employeed and earn a decent wage. I truly hope the affordable housing will really be included in the project and not a mere designation for financial gain. What are your hopes and/or concerns regarding the future Target development site on Eastern Avenue? My hope for the future Target is that it will be a necessary addition to the city and community. My concern is that more people outside of the District will be employed there. Additionally, I'm concerned about the increase in traffic and potential crime element that may result. There are areas in our ANC where persons experiencing homeless regularly tend to gather. How would you address this situation as a commissioner? D.C. does not have loitering laws so people are free to gather. As an ANC Commissioner I would attempt to address this by engaging the homeless to understand their needs and concerns so as to refer them to the appropriate social program. If there were a way to improve bus transit or bike infrastructure in your neighborhood, but it required removing on-street parking, how would you approach the situation? Give a specific example if possible. I would approach this by speaking to residents and possibly petitioning the neighbors on the pros and cons related to the issue. Where would you like to see new bicycle lanes, sidewalks, or other infrastructure to make it safer for residents, families, and seniors to walk and bike? What are the top Vision Zero priorities for your community? I would petition the community to understand this issue better. Vision Zero has not been discussed in my area much but I would advocate for a variety of transportation options that are economically convenient and safe. Greater Greater Washington ANC Candidate Questionnaire – 2018 What role do you think your ANC could play in addressing housing affordability challenges? How can your neighborhood contribute its fair share of the housing our growing city needs? As an ANC Commissioner I often advocate for truly affordable housing. The neighborhood can contribute by being patient and understanding as this issue evolves and be more accepting to the demographic changes. What is the biggest controversy in your neighborhood not already listed on this questionnaire, and what is your position on it? Increase in crime in all areas, thefts, gun violence, home and auto break-ins and better response from the District in proving city-services. Why do you think you are the best person to represent your SMD? What’s your vision for your ANC in 2 years? I believe I am the best person to represent my SMD because I take command of the issues that affect the community. I represent a sense of fairness regardless personality and my own personal views. Sometimes community members advocate for a position that is in their narrow interest, but is counter to broader city-wide interests and is highly problematic position if all communities across DC were to act that way. How will you lead in such a situation? Give a local example if possible. I don't have a specific example but there are few and rare occasions that the majority can be on the wrong side of an issue. Greater Greater Washington ANC Candidate Questionnaire – 2018 Name: Iris Parks ANC and Single Member District: 4A02 What are your hopes and/or concerns regarding the Walter Reed redevelopment? My hopes are that the redevelopment will bring diversity, employment to DC residents an opportunity for all whe desire to use the facilities. My concerns are predestrian safety and traffic control. What are your hopes and/or concerns regarding the future Target development site on Eastern Avenue? My hopes regarding the future Target development is job opportunity for the Shepherd Park residents and security. My concerns are the lack of communication. How did the Shepherd Park Community ended up with a Target? Were there any compromises? Will Shepherd Park resident get a copy of the Target traffic Plan. There are areas in our ANC where persons experiencing homeless regularly tend to gather. How would you address this situation as a commissioner? In addition to the Northminister Presbyterian Church; I support the new homeless shelter at the Walter Reed Facility. Also I support the affordable housing at the Tacoma Place. If there were a way to improve bus transit or bike infrastructure in your neighborhood, but it required removing on-street parking, how would you approach the situation? Give a specific example if possible. Street parking is always a problem on the Eastern Avenue . The Churches complain about not having ample patrking during the weekday. I would advise the church officials to have the member park in the nearby business parking lot. Where would you like to see new bicycle lanes, sidewalks, or other infrastructure to make it safer for residents, families, and seniors to walk and bike? What are the top Vision Zero priorities for your community? I would like to see a bicycle lane on Alaska Avenue to 16th Street and to Rock Creek Park.