Election Notice – EMCAC – Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee Announces the Election of INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY RESIDENT

Election Notice – EMCAC – Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee Announces the Election of INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY RESIDENT

Posted Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) will have an election by its members for the seat of Independent Community Resident. This will be done during its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the North Hall at the Eastern Market.

To qualify for election to a two-year term, the EMCAC Independent Community Resident representative is required to be a resident of the District of Columbia. Additionally, the individual so selected shall not be an officer, director, or chair of any committee in any of the Capitol Hill Community Organizations represented on the EMCAC, or a sitting Commissioner of ANC 6B. Election is by simple majority of the standing EMCAC members.

If you would like to put your name in nomination, we ask that you submit your name and short resume by September 23, 2026 to EMCAC at Jackie_Krieger@yahoo.com .

EMCAC is the District’s legislatively-established body entrusted with advisory and oversight responsibilities for the operations, management, and renovation of Eastern Market. Current members include representatives from ANC 6B, the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants, the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the Eastern Market Preservation and Development Corporation, Stanton Park Neighborhood Association, Ward 6 Council Office, the Office of the Mayor, a Community Resident and representatives from the South Hall, the Farmer’s Line, and non-food merchants at the Market.

EMCAC cordially invites the community to all of our meetings. They are generally held on the last Wednesday of each month in the North Hall at Eastern Market, 7th Street and North Carolina Avenue, SE. Your comments or involvement on any of our committees is welcomed.