Welcome to the page for our ABRA Policy Committee, established in Oct. 2009!

TOP COMMITTEE NEWS…

  • We are currently reviewing the ANC’s 1997 Public Space Guidelines (for outdoor cafes, etc.)
  • Please let us know if you would like to serve on the committee (read more below)!

WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF THE COMMITTEE?

  • To inform the Commission and the public about issues related to alcoholic beverage control; and
  • To make the work of the Commission related to alcoholic beverage control both more transparent and more efficient.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE?

To help achieve these purposes the Committee will:

  • To propose standard guidelines related to liquor-licensed establishments for the ANC 2B Policies & Procedures Manual;
  • To create and maintain up-to-date model Voluntary Agreements for the Commission’s use in negotiating with neighborhood restaurants, bars, clubs, and liquor stores;
  • To keep track of policies related to liquor-licensed establishments – including legislation, new regulations, court rulings, and other new developments;
  • To liaise with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Agency (ABRA) and the appropriate D.C. Council committees and staff;
  • To report on new developments to the Commission and community;
  • To propose changes or amendments to existing liquor policies for the Commission and the District;
  • To maintain a committee web page — including a page that provides up-to-date public access to all Voluntary Agreements and Moratoria within the Commission’s boundaries;
  • To carry out such other tasks as the Commission may delegate from time to time.

WHO IS THE COMMITTEE?

Ramon Estrada, Chair
Will Stephens, Commissioner
Mike Silverstein, Commissioner
Ed Grandis, DC MAP Representative
Perry Moorehouse, HDCMS Representative
Kevin O’Connor, Resident at-Large
Ryan Dorman, Resident at-Large
Abigail Nichols, Resident at-Large

RELEVANT LOCAL/DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS

  • Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board)
  • Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Agency (ABRA)