Elias Benda for ANC 1C!

My name is Elias Benda and I am a born and raised Adams Morgan resident running for ANC 1C03. This city has changed dramatically in my lifetime, and I am running for ANC because I believe we need young leadership focused on inclusion to advocate for racial, social and economic justice alongside investments in public spaces and parks, affordable housing, and transportation.

As Commissioner, I will advocate for:

• Converting 18th Street in Adams Morgan into a pedestrian park closed to cars, with dedicated space for biking and outdoor business.
• Increasing access to public transportation by expanding Bikeshare stations, protected bike-lanes, micro-mobility access and equity, and the elimination of Bus and Metro fares, at least for those who need it.
• Continuing the fight to protect the public space at SunTrust Plaza and advocating for its expansion.
• Filling the vacant retail on 18th and across Adams Morgan by creating opportunities for local businesses, especially those owned and operated by people of color.
• Installing a permanent memorial at the Walter Pierce Park Cemeteries to commemorate the often forgotten African American soldiers and citizens buried there.

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