ANC5E04 Campaign Update: What a Week

This morning I cycled over (yep, in this heat) to the D.C. Board of Elections to submit the required signatures (and then some!) from 5E04 neighbors to get on the ballot for the position of ANC Commissioner for the upcoming elections!

First, I want to thank ALL of the folks I’ve met from our SMD and beyond - your support has been incredible and means the world to me. 

Second, in the last week I’ve had dozens of conversations with neighbors about their concerns and hopes for the community. I’ve been bowled over by some of the suggestions we’ve received on making our neighborhoods even greater. Some are (fingers crossed!) quick fixes (like getting a trash can at a high-traffic intersection), and some will need lots of elbow grease.

I hear you - our streets are a worry for everyone, as is personal safety. What also resonated–across the board–is that we need better road design, more traffic safety measures, and working towards systemic changes that address the root causes of violence and inequality. We also need to work towards getting our neighborhoods key amenities. For example - while we have stores that are working to fill the gap, we’re in a grocery store desert (but hopefully not for long!). 

Over the next few months, I’ll be knocking on doors to hear from you directly. Please reach out at humaimtiaz5E04[@]gmail[dot]com if you’d like to set up a time for me to come by or feel free to send an email with questions/thoughts/concerns.

-Huma