Commissioners credit resident advocacy, pressure from Commission, & partnership with Pepco
WASHINGTON — Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E (ANC 1E) is pleased to share that Pepco has completed major infrastructure repairs in Park View, following months of sustained advocacy by the Commission and local residents to address recurring power outages. The work, completed in August, included the overnight replacement of a failing underground transformer and same-day sidewalk restoration — and no outages have been reported in the affected area since.
“These power outages were very frustrating to residents whose lives were continually interrupted, and I’m so proud of this commission and its focus on getting results for residents,” said ANC 1E Chair Brian Footer. “We listened to our constituents, took action, and stayed engaged until we got the job done. ANC 1E thanks Pepco for working closely with us and the community to eventually complete this work.”
Over the past year, Park View experienced at least six multi-hour outages — on June 22 and July 1, 2024; April 1, April 27, and May 4, 2025; and again on June 24, 2025. In response, ANC 1E asked Pepco to address residents’ concerns at its April General Body meeting. Commissioner Brad Howard (1E01) filed a formal complaint with the D.C. Public Service Commission on May 11, followed by a letter to the Office of the People’s Counsel on May 12. On May 28, ANC 1E unanimously adopted a resolution urging further investigation.
“At first, we weren’t getting clear answers from Pepco about why the outages kept happening, and we heard from dozens of neighbors who were frustrated and fed up,” said Commissioner Brad Howard, who authored the Commission’s May 2025 resolution putting pressure on PEPCO. “As the status quo became more and more unsustainable, this Commission stepped up and joined residents in applying pressure until our voices were heard and reliable power restored. This is at the heart of why ANCs exist, and I couldn’t be prouder to serve on this commission.”
ANC 1E extends its thanks to the DC Public Service Commission, the Office of the People’s Counsel, Pepco, and Park View residents. The Commission will continue to monitor service reliability and advocate for equitable investment in neighborhood infrastructure.
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About ANC 1E:
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E represents the neighborhoods of Pleasant Plains, Park View, and the Howard University area. Commissioners are elected to advise the District government on decisions that affect their neighborhoods, including public safety, transportation, planning, zoning, and city services. All ANC meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to participate in shaping the future of their community.
About Advisory Neighborhood Commissions:
ANCs are nonpartisan, locally elected bodies in Washington, D.C. that represent neighborhood interests to the District government. While ANCs do not have legislative power, they are given “great weight” on decisions before city agencies and the Council. Commissioners serve two-year terms and are elected by single-member districts within each ward.
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