Author: will.stephens@dupontcircleanc.net

NEWS: ANC seeking new web/IT consultant

The ANC’s long-time Executive Director Freddie Blicher, who served in that capacity from 2004 until 2011, is now stepping down from the position of Web/IT consultant.  Therefore, the ANC is looking for someone to assist us with web design and IT trouble-shooting, to begin in February 2013.  This is a contract position that will be paid hourly, with an expectation of about 10 hours per month.  The consultant should be very familiar with WordPress web design.  Graphic design and photo/video editing knowledge is also preferred.

Interested persons should contact Chairman Will Stephens at will.stephens@dupontcircleanc.net.

The formal position description, as approved by the ANC, is below.

Position Description for Web/IT Consultant

The Web/IT Consultant will:

1. Serve as the Commission’s webmaster, including:

  • designing the website;
  • managing the background infrastructure of the website, such as servers and domains;
  • maintaining and updating the functionality of the website; and
  • regularly updating the content of the website, as needed;

2. Manage the Commission’s internal worksite (currently Backpack);

3. Manage the Commission’s e-mail systems and server; and

4. Assist with other IT work, as needed.

NEWS: ANC Publishes Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012

At its January 2013 meeting, the ANC approved the FY 2012 Annual Report submitted by Chairman Will Stephens.  The annual report provides a snapshot of the activities of the ANC from October 2011 through September 2012 — including votes taken, issues discussed, achievements, personnel, staff, and finances.

Particularly interesting are the statistics showing how the ANC voted on regulatory applications (alcohol, public space, zoning, historic preservation) over the course of the year.

DC law requires ANCs to submit annual reports to the Council each year.  At minimum, these required reports must include a breakdown of the ANCs finances and key activities and votes.  The Dupont Circle ANC has in recent years generated annual reports that are meant to serve a broader audience — including new and old residents, businesses, other ANCs, and other community stakeholders.  It is intended to be attractive and easy to read, in addition to being informative.

You can find the FY 2012 Annual Report on our Annual Reports page, along with reports going back to 1976, the first year of the ANCs.

In addition, a PDF of the new FY 2012 Annual Report is available here: FY2012-AnnualReport-FINAL(1-9-2013).

NEWS: ANC 2B Inauguration and Cocktail Party

The new Commission was sworn in January 2, 2013 by Council Member Jack Evans at the Washington Convention Center.  That evening, Commissioners past and present from Dupont Circle joined together for a cocktail reception at Black Fox Lounge.  Now-retired Commissioner Phil Carney took photos at the event:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/philandscoop/sets/72157632520409019/

NEWS: Election of ANC 2B Candidates

Many thanks go out to everyone who voted, signed or circulated petitions, volunteered, campaigned, ran, or otherwise participated in this year’s November elections for ANC 2B.  The following candidates were elected:

2B01 – Mike Feldstein

2B02 – Kevin O’Connor

2B03 – Stephanie Maltz

2B04 – Kishan Putta

2B05 – Victor Wexler*

2B06 – Mike Silverstein

2B07 – Leo Dwyer

2B08 – Will Stephens

2B09 – Noah Smith

* Note: 2B05 candidate Victor Wexler withdrew his candidacy after the ballots were printed.  Because he carried the most votes, the Board of Elections and Ethics, in coordination with the Office of ANCs, will be scheduling a special election in early 2013.