Hi, I’m Joe
I’m running for re-election as your ANC Commissioner this November. My email is joeanc5f6@gmail.com. Reach out with your questions and suggestions!
ANCs are your voice in DC government. District of Columbia voters elect 345 unpaid members to two-year terms, with Eckington and Edgewood’s 5F commission consisting of seven single-member districts.
I’ve lived in Eckington for a decade: first as a renter on Q Street NE and now on W Street NE, where I live with my husband Ethan and our dog Ulysses.
My day job is a lawyer for national taxpayer organization, and that means I’m not afraid to ask tough questions and press for accountability from DC government.
Accomplishments & Priorities:
TRANSPARENCY:
I think you have a right to know what your ANC is up to. I hold office hours, make sure ANC 5F agendas are posted a week ahead of time with what we’re voting on, and that our ANC 5F website is quickly updated with all the documents and actions.
I’ve made sure our meetings are hybrid - both in-person and virtual - so that you can listen in and speak up even if you’re at home cleaning up dinner or putting the kids to bed.
SAFE STREETS:
Crime has affected many of us, including me - I’ve had friends held up at gunpoint, a visiting friend had his car stolen on our street, and I’ve dialed 911 or talked to a resident after a robbery or gunfire more times than I want.
I’ve done safety walks with MPD all over the neighborhood and worked with our Public Safety & Health Committee to advocate for policy changes and to share info on crime hot spots. I’ve also successfully pressed for improvements to the neighborhood that make it safer: more crosswalks, more sidewalks, a new stoplight at 3rd/RI, more public litter cans, and removing abandoned cars.
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY:
As we do our fair share of solving the region’s housing crisis, we deserve our fair share of investments in the community and amenity improvements. When the ANC negotiates with developers, I’ve pressed for two things: (1) more affordable housing (30% generally or more multi-bedroom family units) and (2) build more amenities for the neighborhood, like sidewalks, medians, green space, and safety improvements.
I’ve also worked with the Mayor and Council to help secure funds for the proposed Eckington/Edgewood Library, pushed successfully for a public restroom in Tanner Park, and our fair share of community investment and improvements.
Office Hours:
Table at Eckington Day in Tanner Park:
Neighborhood Cleanup:
MPD Q&A at the Gale:
Rhode Island Ave Safety Walk:
DPW Trash/Abandoned Cars Walk:
Removing abandoned cars:
New crosswalk under construction:
New public litter cans:
District 5F06 includes nearly 2,000 residents from Rhode Island Ave to Florida Ave, including Alethia Tanner Park, One 501, Eckington Yards, Eckington Hall, Judd & Weiler, the Gale, the Burton, the Elevation, R Street and Randolph Place east of 2nd Street NE, and east of 4th Street NE. It’s an exciting growing area!
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Paid for by Joe Bishop-Henchman, 415 W Street NE, Washington, DC 20002.
A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the District of Columbia Board of Elections.
This website is my own and not reflective of the views of the ANC.
