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Why I'm Running
Meet Rachel
The daughter and granddaughter of DC Public School teachers, Rachel Williams is a proud 4th-generation Washingtonian and homeowner in Ward 5 Single Member District (SMD) 5B05 since 2021. Rachel currently serves as Ombudsman for the DC Office of Contracting and Procurement where she supports local businesses seeking to do business with the District and works to ensure transparency and accountability in government contracting. Rachel fights for her neighbors and local businesses because she sees the challenges they face on a daily basis. As Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, Rachel will continue to be a champion for her community and fight for greater transparency and inclusion of SMD 5B05 residents, so that all voices are heard before big decisions are made that will impact our community for decades.
Where I Stand On
The Issues
Rachel is focused on making SMD 5B05 safe, affordable, and bridging the gap between government and the community so that government works better for the people of Washington, DC.
Affordable Housing For All
Business Development
Community Engagement
Expanding Parks and Open Spaces
Traffic & Public Safety
Transparency & Visibility
Get To Know
Single Member District (SMD) 5B05
Located in Washington, DC, Ward 5, Single Member District (SMD) 5B05 sits between 13th Street and John McCormack Road to the east and west, Taylor and Varnum Streets to the north, and Otis Street down to the Brookland Metro Station to the south. Neighborhoods include Brookland, Michigan Park, and North Michigan Park. SMD 5B05 runs along sections of Michigan Avenue NE, Varnum Street NE, and 14th Street NE, and includes areas near Bunker Hill Elementary School.
Your Voice Counts
Make a Plan to Vote
Election Day is November 3rd, 2026
My Endorsements
ENDORSEMENTS
DC Voters for Animals
DC Voters for Animals endorses Rachel Williams for ANC 5B05
DC YIMBYs (Yes In My Back Yard)
Greater Greater Washington
MORE TO COME!
Meet Rachel
Events
Rachel is making herself available to all SMD 5B05 residents SEVEN DAYS A WEEK to meet and greet SMD 5B05 voters and learn more about our community concerns. Rachel is available to meet virtually, or in-person at Cool Coffee DC, 3901 12th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017, EVERY DAY from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. *Schedule a meeting with Rachel below.
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We have to find low cost ways to fix the real-time problems our neighbors are facing right now. There’s no more time to debate–it’s time to act.
