
Secretary
Serving on ANC 1E Since 2025
Single Member District 1E01 represents northern and northeaster Parkview, along with eastern Parkview between Warder and Park Place down to Lamont Street.

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ABOUT COMMISSIONER BRAD HOWARD
Brad Howard is serving his first term on ANC 1E, where he serves as secretary. He believes local government should be responsive, reliable, and results-driven, and he’s working to ensure Park View residents have their voices heard.
A longtime supporter of D.C. statehood, Brad has nearly 20 years of experience in public service, including roles in the Obama Administration, the U.S. House of Representatives, and New Orleans City Hall. He returned to Capitol Hill in April 2025 and currently serves as chief of staff to a Member of Congress. He previously held senior leadership roles with U.S. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Mike Ross and is the previous spokesperson for the Blue Dog Coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Brad is also a former small business owner and has appeared frequently as a political commentator on national news networks including NewsNation, CNN, Fox News, and Bloomberg. He is a member of Foundry United Methodist Church and the ANC Rainbow Caucus and the Vacant Properties Caucus.
A Park View homeowner and proud Arkansan, Brad holds degrees from Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., and American University, right here in Washington, D.C.
News & Updates Featuring Commissioner Howard
- Park View Power Fix Marks Major Win for Residents, ANC 1E
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E in Washington has successfully advocated for major infrastructure repairs by Pepco in Park View, addressing frequent power outages experienced over the past year. The repairs, completed in August, included the replacement of a failing transformer and sidewalk restoration. Residents expressed frustration over ongoing outages, prompting the Commission to take action, including filing complaints and adopting resolutions for further investigation. ANC 1E continues to monitor service reliability and advocate for improvements in neighborhood infrastructure. - ANC 1E Approves $1,000 Grant to Support Fall Fest 2025 on Saturday
ANC 1E has granted $1,000 to Friends of the Soldiers Home to support Fall Fest, a community event honoring veterans and fostering neighborhood connections at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the event will feature live music, food trucks, and activities for families, drawing hundreds each year. - ANC 1E Requests PEPCO Response to Outages, Calls on PSC to Keep Investigation Open
Commission calls PEPCO’s explanation for chronic Park View outages inadequate and urges Public Service Commission to keep the case open. - Chairman Footer: New Youth Curfew is “a good temporary tool”
The curfew applies to anyone 17 or younger who is in a group of nine or more between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. - ANC 1E Urges DC Council to Restore Funding for Violence-Interruption Programs
Resolution sent in response to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which recommends severe cuts to key programs like Cure the Streets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 1EGovernment of the District of Columbia2605 Sherman Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001Contact: Commissioner Brad Howard, ANC 1E Engagement Secretarywww.anc1e.org | 1E01@anc.dc.gov UPDATE 07/14/2025: After receiving public … Continue reading ANC 1E Urges DC Council to Restore Funding for Violence-Interruption Programs
