ANC 2B Committees

ANC 2B maintains standing committees to help the Commission study issues in depth, build subject-matter expertise, and engage residents directly in neighborhood decision-making. Committees allow commissioners to delegate research, stakeholder outreach, and ongoing management of complex topics so that recommendations brought to the full ANC are well-informed and transparent. Consult Bylaws, Article V, amended August 9, 2023.

Committee Leadership

Each committee is co-chaired by two people appointed by the Commission, including at least 1 incumbent commissioner.
Co-chairs serve annual terms and are responsible for setting agendas, running meetings, preparing reports, and presenting recommendations to the full ANC.
Co-chairs may be removed, replaced, or reappointed at any time by majority vote of the Commission, including to fill vacancies.

Committee Membership

Committee members are volunteers who commit to doing substantive work—researching issues, meeting with stakeholders, drafting recommendations, and managing the committee’s caseload.
Members are expected to make at least a one-year commitment and attend meetings regularly.
Any resident of ANC 2B may be nominated for membership by any commissioner at any time; membership is granted by majority vote of the Commission.
Members may join or leave at any time, but are held to a higher standard of conduct and may be removed for cause by vote of the Commission.

Public Participation

All committee meetings are open to the public. Any resident, business owner, or stakeholder may attend, testify, and comment on matters before the committee.
You do not need to be a committee member to participate in meetings or provide input.
The public is encouraged to attend and share their views; committee members, by contrast, are volunteers who conduct research and perform ongoing work between meetings, not simply attendees who opine on individual matters.

Committee Responsibilities

Committees are empowered and expected to:

Review applications, proposals, and projects within their subject areas before they come to the full ANC.
Perform oversight of District agencies, public entities, and businesses operating in ANC 2B.code.dccouncil+1
Provide testimony to DC Council oversight hearings and legislative processes on matters within the committee’s purview.code.dccouncil+1
Identify and advocate for funding priorities through the District’s budget process.code.dccouncil+1

Committee Process

The committee reviews applications before they go to the full ANC for a vote.
Committee members conduct research, site visits, and neighbor outreach to understand impacts and concerns.
The committee holds public meetings where applicants present proposals and neighbors can testify.
The committee prepares a recommendation (support, support with conditions, or oppose) that the full ANC will consider.

Licensing and Permitting Committee

The Licensing and Permitting Committee handles all matters related to licenses and permits for private property and businesses within ANC 2B. The committee researches applications, meets with stakeholders, identifies community concerns, and prepares recommendations for the full ANC to vote on at public meetings.

What This Committee Covers

If you are applying for or dealing with any of the following, this is your committee:

Alcohol licenses (new, renewals, substantial changes, entertainment endorsements)
Cannabis licenses (retailer, manufacturer, testing facility applications)
Settlement agreements between businesses and residents
Outdoor dining and public space permits for restaurants, cafes, and bars (streateries, sidewalk cafes, beer gardens)
Building permits for construction, renovation, or additions to residential or commercial properties
Zoning variances and special exceptions
Historic preservation permits for changes to building facades, windows, rooflines, or other exterior features in historic districts
Certificate of Occupancy applications for new or changing business uses

Ideal Licensing Committee Members

This committee works best with volunteers who have:

Familiarity with DC permitting, zoning, or licensing processes (or willingness to learn quickly)
Attention to detail and ability to read technical documents (plans, settlement agreements, permits)
Diplomatic skills to balance competing interests between businesses, residents, and regulatory requirements
Time to attend site visits, review applications, and communicate with stakeholders between monthly meetings
Commitment to fair process—treating applicants and neighbors with respect while holding all parties accountable
Interest in nightlife, small business, urban design, or neighborhood character and how regulation shapes those outcomes

Transportation Committee

The Transportation handles all matters related to how people move through and use the public right-of-way within ANC 2B and the District. The committee focuses on streets, sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian safety, and non-commercial uses of public space. The committee researches projects and proposals, analyzes traffic and safety data, meets with District and agency officials, and prepares recommendations for the full ANC to vote on at public meetings.

What This Committee Covers

If you are applying for or dealing with any of the following, this is your committee:

Streets and roadways (lane configurations, traffic flow, speed limits, traffic calming, road diets)
Sidewalks (repairs, widening, obstructions, accessibility improvements)
Bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, protected bike lanes, bike racks, Capital Bikeshare stations)
Crosswalks and pedestrian safety (intersection layout, signal timing, curb extensions, raised crosswalks, ADA compliance)
Curbside management (loading zones, parking regulations and enforcement, bus stops, pick-up/drop-off areas, valet parking zones)
Alley improvements (paving, lighting, access, trash collection)
Public plazas, parklets, and benches (non-commercial public space installations)
Traffic and parking studies
Vision Zero and safety projects
Public Transportation (WMATA, taxis, rideshares, autonomous vehicles)
Micromobility/Non-Vehicular Alternatives (shared bicycles, scooters, e-bikes)
DDOT Notices of Intent for alteration of existing conditions or practices
DDOT construction projects affecting neighborhood mobility
Transportation-related environmental concerns (vehicle exhaust, engine idling)

The Transportation Committee does not handle restaurant/bar outdoor dining permits or liquor-related public space issues—those go to Licensing and Permitting.

Ideal Transportation Committee Members

This committee works best with volunteers who have:

Understanding of transportation planning, traffic engineering, or urban design (or strong willingness to learn)
Analytical skills to read engineering plans, traffic studies, and technical documents
Ability to balance competing needs of pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, transit users, and residents
Commitment to safety and accessibility for all users of District streets
Time to attend site visits, review project documents, and communicate with DDOT and DPW between monthly meetings
Interest in how street design shapes neighborhood livability, business activity, and public safety
Patience with bureaucratic processes and persistence in following projects through multiple agency review stages

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is a standard parliamentary procedure that allows all Commissioners to meet and engage in informal discussion and deliberation on matters that require more extensive consideration than can be accommodated in a regular Commission meeting.

This mechanism provides a forum for open exchange of views and exploration of complex issues under more relaxed procedural rules, without the urgency of a final vote. No binding votes are taken during Committee of the Whole meetings; instead, the committee develops recommendations that are subsequently presented to the full Commission for formal action at a public meeting.

All meetings of the Committee of the Whole are duly noticed meetings and open for public participation.