Karen Hughes for ANC Commissioner, 6B09, Washington, DC
What is an ANC anyway?
The Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, or ANC, is a non-partisan, neighborhood body made up of locally elected representatives. Washington, DC is divided into 46 districts, represented by ANC commissioners who contribute to city decisions about a broad range of issues, including transportation, planning, and alcohol and beverage licenses. Each ANC commissioner is elected for a two-year term and represents a segment of the ANC, called a Single Member District (SMD), home to around 2,000 residents.
You can attend ANC meetings or join committees as a resident member to get involved in your ANC. At any time, your Commissioner would love to hear from you so they can better represent your perspective. Check out the full schedule of upcoming ANC 6B meetings here.
What is ANC 6B09?
ANC 6B09 is a vibrant corner of Capitol Hill, home to the Roost food hall, iconic dive bar Trusty's, Congressional Cemetery, and a growing vibrant business district. 6B09 is also a transportation hub, with the Potomac Ave metro and bus lines bringing together people from across DC.
Meet Karen
Hi! I'm Karen Hughes.
I've lived in DC since 2006, having moved out here from the West Coast. I've lived in 6B09 for 8 years with my partner and our three cats. I love DC and call it home.
The next couple of years will bring changes to the neighborhood. This includes shifting traffic patterns and a significant construction project to completely revamp the Penn Ave x Potomac intersection (project PDF here).
The ANC will also have the opportunity to support a growing and vibrant business district with some of the city's best restaurants and a growing footprint of retail and service providers.
As ANC Commissioner, I'll have the responsibility of making sure my neighbors are connected to city resources and that city leaders are aware of our needs when change is coming. ANCs have limited authority, but let's see what we can accomplish together.
Please don't hesitate to reach out!
