Write In Candidate Will Run for ANC6B05 Seat

Sam Pastore, Write In Candidate for ANC6B05

Write In Candidate Will Run for ANC6B05 Seat

By Larry Janezich

Posted November 1, 2024

Sam Pastore is running as a write in candidate for the ANC6B05 seat left vacant by the retirement of Commissioner Kasie Durkit.  This means there are candidates for all nine seats in ANC6B. 

Candidate statement:  My name is Samuel Pastore, and I am asking for your support as your ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner).  I’m a lifelong Washingtonian and grew up here on Capitol Hill. As a child, I worked at Eastern Market, played soccer, danced at CHAW, and enjoyed Little League at the Shirley Chisholm Elementary field.  Today, my wife, Saleela, and I live on North Carolina Avenue and 8th Street SE.  I volunteer with Capitol Hill Village, Capitol Hill Restoration Society, and serve on The Hill Center’s board.  Our vibrant community and its rich history are close to my heart.

I’m a founding board member of a local nonprofit, The Purpose Party, focused on civic engagement through mutual aid. We are currently seeking warm clothing donations for winter and welcome new volunteers!  I believe in fostering a community that works together.

When I learned our ANC6B05 seat would go unfilled, I decided to step up.  With encouragement from neighbors, including ANC6B02 Commissioner Jerry Sroufe, whom I serve with on the Eastern Market Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee, I felt it was time to run.  My background in political philosophy and real estate has given me insights into community issues ANCs address, and I’m ready to learn what I don’t yet know.

Though my name won’t appear on the ballot, I hope you’ll consider writing in “Samuel Pastore” as your representative for the 6B05 Single Member District. Your support means everything as I work to serve our community effectively.  Thank you!