Write In Candidate Announces Bid for ANC6B Seat

Brian Gorman, write in candidate for ANC6B04

Write In Candidate Announces Bid for ANC6B Seat

by Larry Janezich

Posted October 25, 2024

There are 345 ANC seats across the city and 54 of them have no candidate listed on the ballot.  Three of those seats are in Capitol Hill’s ANC6B. 

ANC6B resident Brian Gorman announced yesterday that he will run a write in campaign for one of those seats – the seat being vacated by Commissioner Frank D’Andrea who decided not to seek reelection.  In September, ANC6B Commissioner and current Chair Edward Ryder reconsidered his decision to retire and launched a write in campaign for his otherwise-to-be vacant seat. If the remaining seat is filled by a so for undeclared write in candidate (who must register as a write in candidate within 7 days AFTER the election), the Board of Elections will declare the seat vacant, requiring a special election next year.   

In a statement, Gorman said:

“I decided to run as a write-in candidate for ANC6B04 commissioner after learning that we didn’t have a candidate on the ballot.  I’m a big believer in public service and I want to make sure that our neighborhood is well represented on the ANC.  I’ve lived in Ward 6 since 2008, and my wife and I are raising three kids here, so we obviously are deeply invested in ensuring this is a great place to live.

There are a lot of things that I’d like to drive forward as ANC Commissioner. I’ve worked in small companies and I want to do what I can to support a vibrant small businesses community on Barracks Row that benefits the neighborhood.  We’ve all probably noticed warmer temperatures, and I believe we have to keep expanding our tree canopy to help mitigate the effects of this change.  Thankfully violent crime in the city has been dropping, but there are still plenty of safety concerns, and I plan to partner with Charles Allen and MPD to sustain progress on this front.  And with DDOT’s help, we can keep improving vehicular and pedestrian safety in our lovely walkable community.

Ultimately, though, I believe my main job as commissioner would be to represent my neighbors and be a strong voice for them.  As such, I intend to be a good listener, ask questions, and be responsive to neighbors’ needs.  It would be a privilege to serve our community.”

Ballot drop boxes are open across the city.  The ballot box closest to SE Capitol Hill is near the north entrance to Eastern Market.  Early voting and Sherwood Rec Center starts Monday, October 28.