In the Nov. 5 elections, District voters can weigh in on their picks for the D.C. Council’s two at-large seats and councilmembers for wards 2, 4, 7, and 8. They can also vote on a ballot initiative, Initiative 83, which would open up D.C.’s primaries to registered independent voters and implement ranked-choice voting on ballots.
The 2024 election comes five months after the Supreme Court ruled in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson case that cities could punish people for sleeping outside, granting local governments more authority to expand the criminalization of people experiencing homelessness. Now, D.C. residents can elect representatives who reflect their perspective on how the city should respond to increasing homelessness and what support District officials should implement or bolster.
Democrat Robert White, Independent Christina Henderson, Republican Rob Simmons, and Statehood Green party candidate Darryl Moch are running in a pick-two race for the at-large seats. White and Henderson currently hold the seats.
Incumbents Democrat Brooke Pinto from Ward 2 and Democrat Janeese Lewis George from Ward 4 are running unopposed. In Ward 7, Democrat Wendell Felder and Republican Noah Montgomery are vying for the councilmember position, and in Ward 8, incumbent Democrat Trayon White is running against Republican Nate Derenge.
Street Sense sent a series of questions to each of the candidates for this voter guide, asking about their stances on key issues like affordable, safe, and subsidized housing, shelter capacity, and encampment clearings. Some of those responses are included below and the rest are online on our website. Responses will be updated online if and when more candidates respond to our survey.
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How to vote
D.C. allows citizens to register to vote in person on election day, as long as they can provide proof that they live in the District. Proof of residence can include a government-issued photo identification, a bank statement, or a utility bill. People experiencing homelessness can list their address as a shelter, street corner, or park, as long as they can trace their proof of residency to the District.
The deadline to register to vote online and via mail passed on Oct. 15, but citizens can still register in person through Nov. 5 by contacting their local election office.
To vote in person on election day or during the early voting period, citizens can visit voting centers across the city, which District officials advertise online.
Ward elections
In Ward 2, Pinto is running unopposed. Pinto, who has served as the ward’s councilmember since June 2020, lists “addressing homelessness” as one of her key policy points. She is on the D.C. Council’s Committee on Housing, and says she works to promote affordable housing options and increase the number of service providers.
During the 2025 budget deliberations, Pinto advocated for the budget to include immediate repairs to The Aston, a shelter on New Hampshire Avenue that will serve as the city’s first non-congregate shelter. In January 2023, Pinto introduced legislation to “dramatically” increase the number of public restrooms in all wards and is now proposing a similar bill to place mobile showers in each of D.C.’s quadrants.
In Ward 4, Lewis George is also unopposed. She first joined the council in 2020. Her key policy points include expanding affordable housing and strengthening social services. She states she will continue to push for increased funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Targeted Affordable Housing programs. Lewis George also worked with five other councilmembers to introduce the Green New Deal for Housing Act, which advocates for sustainable social housing. The act would establish the Office of Social Housing Developments to focus on maintaining and growing affordable housing in the District.
In Ward 7, Democrat Wendell Felder is up against Republican Noah Montgomery. Felder, who would replace retiring Councilmember Vince Gray, is proposing a recovery plan that would prioritize building safer communities, including by preserving affordable housing options and combating poverty and health care inequities. His website says he wants to improve the quality of housing in underserved communities, but does not mention people experiencing homelessness.
Montgomery’s key issues include safety and prosperity, which he said he would achieve by increasing police presence in the ward and “holding the violent accountable” while lowering taxes and adding jobs. He does not detail plans for affordable housing or combating homelessness on his website.
In Ward 8, Trayon White, the incumbent Democrat, is up against Republican Nate Derenge. In August, White was arrested for bribery charges, but has remained on the ballot. There are also three write-in candidates for Ward 8, who have registered over the last few months following White’s arrest: Olivia Henderson, Michael Brown, and Khadijah Long.
White (no relation to At-large Councilmember and candidate Robert White) serves on the Committee on Housing and promotes “housing for all” by saying he will reduce evictions and develop underserved communities. He does not specifically mention people experiencing homelessness as part of his key policy initiatives.
Derenge states on his website he wants to increase affordable housing options by closing the D.C. Housing Authority and putting individual units up for auction where they can be bought for a 30% discount. He does not mention homelessness on his website.
Henderson, a former Ward 8 advisory neighborhood commissioner, co-chaired an advisory team for short-term family housing. She lists affordable housing as one of her main policy goals, in addition to successful youth programs and safe neighborhoods.
Long has experience in housing services and advocacy and crisis intervention, according to the Facebook account for her campaign.
Information on Brown’s campaign and initiatives is not available online. He did not participate in a Washington Informer article on the Ward 8 write-in candidates.
Three candidates provided responses to the questions: Pinto, Henderson, and Derenge.
1. Affordable Housing: Six candidates for ward council member seats list increasing access to affordable housing as one of their main priorities. What resources, if any, will you implement or expand to help people experiencing homelessness access housing options in the District?
Pinto (Ward 2, Democrat): During my first term, I have been steadfast in my efforts to address homelessness by advocating for increased access to affordable housing, lowering barriers to housing for neighbors experiencing homelessness, and securing critical resources. I fought to secure $400 million for the Housing Production Trust Fund, which is essential for both creating new affordable housing and preserving existing units across the District. We have increased the number of permanent supportive housing vouchers for residents across the District and have lowered barriers to accessing these vouchers by ensuring someone’s past involvement in the criminal justice system cannot be considered as part of a housing application. As a part of my bill, the Recovery Act, I provided for requirements for new projects in the Central Business District to have 20% of units affordable to ensure that as we build a new downtown, that there is a place for everyone.
I’ve championed a reentry housing program, which provides 70 single rooms with wraparound services for residents returning from incarceration. This program not only helps ensure safe housing but also offers the support necessary to rebuild lives and reintegrate with dignity. I am proud to have supported the Generating Affordability in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Act, which expands affordable housing options and strengthens our community’s ability to provide for our most vulnerable residents.
When I am reelected, I will continue to push for these and other critical measures, as my commitment to addressing homelessness and opportunities for affordable housing remains unwavering. I am determined to expand housing access, strengthen support services, and fight for every resident’s right to safe and stable housing.
Derenge (Ward 8, Republican): According to a federal audit, 25% of housing units managed by DCHA are vacant. Sell the public property to the people, and allow these units to be utilized.
Henderson (Ward 8, write-in candidate): To tackle homelessness in the District, I’ll focus on expanding access to stable housing and the support people need to get back on their feet. This means providing job training programs that help individuals develop the skills they need to find long-term, steady employment. We also need to make sure mental health care and substance abuse treatment are easily available, because these services are key to breaking the cycle of homelessness. I plan to work with local nonprofits, businesses, and faith-based groups to build a strong network of support that helps people transition out of homelessness for good. Expanding outreach efforts will ensure folks know about and can access the resources that are already out there. I also want to make sure people have legal aid to protect them from eviction or housing discrimination. Everyone deserves a safe place to live, and I’m committed to taking a comprehensive, people-first approach to help end homelessness in our community.
2. Safe Housing: What policies will you advocate for to provide safe housing to people across D.C., including those living in poor rental conditions?
Pinto (Ward 2, Democrat): Every District resident has a right to live in safe and habitable housing. As councilmember, I’ve worked to protect residents from unsafe and unfair housing practices, and I will continue to advocate for stronger tenant protections if reelected.
As the Chairwoman of the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety with oversight over the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), I introduced the Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA), which empowers the OAG and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to take action against landlords who engage in deceptive or unsafe practices. This includes ensuring that tenants living in poor rental conditions are protected and that negligent landlords are held accountable. In my next term, I will advocate for several key policies to provide safe housing for all residents.
Expanding tenant protections: I will continue to strengthen the enforcement of housing codes and regulations and ensuring that landlords are held accountable for maintaining safe and sanitary conditions. This includes ensuring that OAG is enforcing violations particularly of repeat offenders and expanding funding for tenant legal services to empower residents to take action when their rights are violated.
Increasing access to emergency repair programs: I’ve supported programs like the Housing Preservation Fund, and I will push to expand emergency repair programs that provide immediate relief for tenants living in unsafe conditions. These programs are crucial for addressing urgent health and safety issues, such as mold and structural hazards, without displacing residents.
Strengthening consumer protection laws for tenants: Building on the work I’ve done to increase consumer protections, I will advocate for enhanced protections for tenants who are targeted by deceptive or retaliatory practices. This includes making sure that landlords cannot retaliate against tenants who report violations or demand necessary repairs.
Preserving affordable housing: In addition to advocating for more affordable housing, I will continue to push for policies that incentivize the rehabilitation of older, rent-controlled buildings to ensure that they remain safe and habitable. Preserving existing affordable housing is essential for preventing displacement, particularly in low-income communities.
These policies will help ensure that every D.C. resident has access to safe, secure, and dignified housing. I am committed to continuing this work and making the necessary changes to protect tenants and improve housing conditions across the District.
Derenge (Ward 8, Republican): Safety is an illusion. If you feel unsafe where you live, move somewhere else. Maybe it’s far away.
Henderson (Ward 8, write-in candidate): I will advocate for policies that protect tenants and improve living conditions, particularly for those living in poor rental situations. This includes pushing for laws that prevent unjust evictions by requiring a clear, just cause and enforcing reasonable notice periods. I’ll fight to strengthen and enforce health and safety standards in rental properties, ensuring that everyone in our community has a safe, livable home. I also support policies to limit rent increases, so housing remains affordable, especially for low-income tenants in Ward 8, who are often most at risk. Regular inspections of rental properties will help make sure landlords are following safety and habitability laws, with penalties in place for those who don’t. Finally, I will advocate for more supportive housing that not only provides affordable rent but also essential services like mental health support and job training. Safe and secure housing is a right, and I’m committed to making sure Ward 8 has the policies in place to protect and uplift our residents.
3. Shelter Capacity: Shelters have reached high capacity over the last few months. Do you think there are currently enough shelter beds and locations in your ward for people experiencing homelessness, including spaces for women, men, youth, and LGBTQ+ individuals? If not, how do you plan to increase the number of available beds?
Pinto (Ward 2, Democrat): We must do more to ensure that our shelters are safe and dignified while increasing access and availability for all populations, particularly in the individual homelessness system to catch up to the progress we’ve made in the family system. I am committed to supporting and providing additional shelter beds.
Bridge Housing: In addition to new beds in our shelters, I have championed novel models to better respond to the needs of more of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. For example, we have created a first-of-its-kind bridge housing model wherein neighbors who are experiencing homelessness can apply to a private unit where they will receive 24/7 services, access to case management, and support as they work to transition into permanent housing.
LGBTQQIA+ Housing: I established a task force to establish a Ward 2 LGBTQQIA+ senior center with LGBTQQIA+ housing for seniors and I funded it in the out years of the budget as we determine a location in Ward 2.
Beyond expanding shelter capacity, my focus remains on long-term solutions to break the cycle of homelessness. Thanks to unprecedented investments in housing and vouchers the District now has more resources to offer housing and supportive services to more who qualify, but much more follow-up and wrap-around supports are needed. I’ve worked with my colleagues to streamline the voucher process and ensure that everyone has access to the housing they need. I’m also committed to supporting trans women of color by preventing violence against them, ensuring workplace protections are enforced so that everyone has fair access to job opportunities, and expanding wraparound services such as mental health and job training.
Derenge (Ward 8, Republican): Let the nonprofit market provide more beds.
Henderson (Ward 8, write-in candidate): While we have shelters in Ward 8, I know they’re often at capacity, and many people still struggle to get the help they need. It’s crucial that those experiencing homelessness are connected with case managers who can help them find available shelter options and guide them through the system. But shelters shouldn’t be a permanent fix — they’re meant to be a temporary stop to help people get to the next stage: finding stable housing of their own. By focusing on helping folks transition out of shelters and into permanent housing, we can free up more beds for others in need. I want to improve outreach and support services so people can access the shelter resources we already have, while also making sure we assess whether we need more beds or specialized spaces for women, youth, and LGBTQ+ individuals. By helping people move forward, we’ll keep beds open and ensure more people in Ward 8 get the support they need.
4. Encampment Closures: D.C. has been increasing the rate at which it closes encampments. What is your stance on the city’s encampment engagement policy, and should the city be closing more or fewer encampments?
Pinto (Ward 2, Democrat): Addressing homelessness and ensuring that all residents have access to safe and stable housing is one of my top priorities. I support a compassionate and housing-first approach. When it comes to our encampments, I believe closures must include wrap-around and follow-up supports to get residents on a fast track to housing.
I’ve supported the CARE pilot program, which has been effective in helping transition residents from encampments into housing. This program prioritizes connecting individuals with housing and support services before closing down encampment sites, and I believe it should be expanded across Ward 2 and the District.
Additionally, I have championed the new model of bridge housing to ensure that residents waiting for permanent housing don’t have to live on the streets or in encampments. Rather than displacing people without supports or a follow-up plan, our goal must be to help empower people to move into safe, supportive, and indoor housing where they can rebuild their lives with dignity.
Derenge (Ward 8, Republican): Close more encampments.
Henderson (Ward 8, write-in candidate): The issue of encampments in the District is complex and tied to a bunch of different factors (social, economic, and political). While closing encampments may address public health and safety concerns, especially in areas where they infringe on public spaces, it’s not a long-term solution. Simply shutting them down without providing enough resources like shelter or affordable housing can lead to more people being displaced and forced into even less safe situations. I believe we need to take a comprehensive approach. This means prioritizing stable, permanent housing solutions while providing wraparound services like mental health care, substance use treatment, and job training to help people get back on their feet. We also need to engage with local residents, businesses, and service providers to find strategies that support individuals experiencing homelessness without just pushing the problem somewhere else. In short, we need fewer encampments, but only if we’re addressing the root causes and ensuring there are safe and stable alternatives for those in need.
5. Subsidized Housing: This year, the Department of Human Services will terminate rapid rehousing subsidies for at least 2,200 families. If elected, how will you ensure that families connected with housing subsidies in your ward don’t end up on the street?
Pinto (Ward 2, Democrat): The termination of Rapid Rehousing subsidies for so many families is deeply concerning, and I am working with the mayor and my council colleagues to provide a clearer and more comprehensive transition plan. Rapid Rehousing has been an important tool that many individuals and families rely on and we cannot simply terminate the program without a follow-up plan. With that said, I believe we need a longer-term path for individuals that provides longer-term support and stability. The Rapid Rehousing program has been used as a program outside of its original intention of providing brief support for people in an acute emergency.
I will continue working to expand access to Permanent Supportive Housing and housing vouchers so families don’t face the risk of homelessness once their subsidies end.
I also believe that bridge housing must be expanded as a temporary solution for families who are waiting for permanent housing. We should also ensure that there are adequate resources, case workers, and service providers available, we can better help families transition from Rapid Rehousing into more stable housing options. My focus will remain on making sure every family has the support they need to avoid falling through the cracks.
Derenge (Ward 8, Republican): Benefits only go to U.S. citizens. Also, we need to end DCHA, so more units can be utilized and not sit vacant.
Henderson (Ward 8, write-in candidate): If elected, I’ll work to ensure that families connected with housing subsidies in Ward 8 don’t end up on the streets by taking a proactive, supportive approach. I’ll partner with nonprofits and housing agencies to make sure families have the resources and assistance they need to navigate the housing system. Communication is key, so I’ll ensure that families are aware of their rights and the support services available to them, and that they can easily access help when needed.
I’ll also advocate for stronger protections against discrimination for families in subsidized housing and push for policies that ensure there are adequate resources to keep them housed. To prevent families from falling through the cracks, I’d implement a monitoring system to track housing situations and offer timely interventions for those showing signs of distress or risk of eviction. Additionally, I’ll focus on creating programs that offer job training and help families secure stable employment, so they can work toward financial independence. Lastly, access to mental health support and counseling will be a priority, as housing instability is often a source of stress that can further impact a family’s stability. My goal is to keep families securely housed and give them the tools they need to stay that way.
6. Stakeholder Input: How have you involved people with lived experience of homelessness in your policy-making, and how will you in the future?
Pinto (Ward 2, Democrat): The lived experiences of neighbors who are experiencing or who have experienced homelessness has shaped my policy perspective and initiatives that I have championed in a number of ways, including establishing the first of its kind bridge housing model to ensure that people can live in private, non congregate units due to conversations with neighbors about their concerns of living in congregate settings, providing for the Aston to be drug and alcohol free due to conversations with neighbors about vulnerabilities of being preyed upon by drug dealers or people trying to get them off track, introducing my bill “Expanding Access to Public Restrooms” to provide for public access to restrooms across the city due to conversations with neighbors about how challenging it can be to find a place to use the restroom, introducing, passing, and funding my bill to provide for free access to menstrual products in our public buildings and spaces to build on my work to provide them in all of our schools. These ideas came from neighbors explaining how difficult and costly it can be to find these products, introducing my bill to provide mobile showers and laundry units in every quadrant of our city due to conversations with neighbors about challenges of finding access to hygiene and laundry, lowering barriers to access housing vouchers from conversations with neighbors about how difficult it can be to access due to prior involvement in the criminal justice system.
Derenge (Ward 8, Republican): I want experts to comment on all proposed legislation.
Henderson (Ward 8, write-in candidate): Involving people with lived experience of homelessness is key to creating real solutions that work. If elected, I’ll make sure their voices are part of the process by setting up advisory councils where they can provide direct feedback on policies. I also plan to include them in focus groups and brainstorming sessions to help shape new ideas. We’ll keep an open line for ongoing feedback to see how policies are actually working on the ground and adjust as needed. For bigger policies, I’ll support launching pilot programs where people with lived experience are involved from the start. I also want to encourage these individuals to become advocates for their communities, helping to ensure their voices continue to be heard in shaping policies that affect them.
City-wide elections
Four candidates are vying for the D.C. Council’s two at-large seats, including the two incumbents — Democrat Robert White and Independent Christina Henderson. Republican Rob Simmons and Statehood Green party candidate Darryl Moch are challenging White and Henderson for their seats in the pick-two election.
White chairs the Committee on Housing, and said he wants to increase housing affordability across the District and allow people experiencing homelessness to use outstanding housing vouchers. He is working to increase shelter access in D.C., and in May proposed the Pets in Housing Act to require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to offer at least one pet-friendly shelter in the District for people experiencing homelessness. The housing committee oversees the D.C. Housing Authority, and White advocates for more affordable housing by supporting initiatives to collect data on current needs in the District and bolstering accountability for providing public housing programs.
Henderson outlines increasing affordable housing options as one of her main policy points, and passed a bill in September 2023 to help minors who are experiencing homelessness or in the foster care system access healthcare records. She worked to introduce and pass the Fairness in Renting Clarification Amendment Act in November 2023 which requires landlords to give at least a 60-day notice for rent increases, and states on her website she is expanding resources to ensure tenants don’t live in poor housing conditions.
Simmons says he wants to promote public safety and economic prosperity, and states that education is “everyone’s ticket out of poverty.” He said he would work to raise high school graduation rates to 90 percent and grow “second chance” employment opportunities and end homelessness — though he doesn’t outline how.
As a representative from the Green Party, Moch’s website states he supports rent control to prevent more people from experiencing homelessness because they can no longer afford rent. His website does not outline specific policies for combatting homelessness or improving housing affordability in the District.
Two candidates provided responses to the questions: White and Moch.
1. Affordable Housing: Three of the four candidates for at-large council member seats list increasing access to affordable housing as one of their main priorities. What resources, if any, will you implement or expand to help people experiencing homelessness access housing options in the District?
White (Incumbent, Democrat): People experiencing homelessness need prompt access to housing through D.C.’s voucher program. Since there are not enough social workers and counselors available to help individuals seeking vouchers, I have established free master’s programs at the University of the District of Columbia to increase the numbers of social workers and counselors who will help those seeking vouchers.
Furthermore, many people who have vouchers lose opportunities to access an apartment, because the D.C. Housing Authority does not have enough capacity to inspect the apartments that those with vouchers are seeking. Hence, I have pressed DCHA to expand its base of contractors to conduct the needed inspections.
Finally, for those who need this level of support, I favor increasing the number and the quality of living quarters in temporary and permanent supportive housing.
Moch (Statehood Green party): There are a variety of options that we would need to assess for the greatest impact in the shortest time for long-term sustainability. I support the expansion of programs that assist residents when they are having trouble paying rents or mortgages to ensure they are able to remain in their homes. We could provide incentives and supports directly to property owners/managers and banks/ mortgage companies who expand services and programs for home preservation. We would also explore the expansion of co-ops and other forms of housing that move people from renting to ownership. I would support the expansion of the rent control across the district. Finally, in building more affordable housing we would incentivize opportunities to owners and developers who create truly affordable housing set by standards D.C. puts in place which would set what is affordable based on real factors of housing needs, average renter salaries, and reasonable rates across the district. The idea of affordable would no longer be set by the property owners who can provide certain types of upgrades which changes the market values and therefore resets “affordable” to rates that only certain people can afford and that is not affordable housing.
2. Safe Housing: What policies will you advocate for to provide safe housing to people across D.C., including those living in poor rental conditions?
White (Incumbent, Democrat): I have worked with Mayor Bowser and my council colleagues to establish a new board to oversee the D.C. Housing Authority. Then, I worked with that board to select a new DCHA director. Now, I am working with that director to fix decades-long problems with respect to the maintenance of D.C.’s public housing.
In addition, I strongly support the work of D.C.’s attorney general in assuring that all housing providers meet their responsibilities with respect to safe housing.
Moch (Statehood Green party): Rental standards and inspections have to be set and maintained, respectively. We would need to reestablish or expand zoning, occupancy requirements, and safety inspections. Dilapidated or poorly maintained properties must be brought to code or there will be fines up to and including seizure of properties (temporary resettlement for affected residents with guaranteed of return with the current rental rates) and either sells or government investments for bring properties to code and having owners repay for the repairs and upgrades ro repay the government or permanent sale of property.
3. Shelter Capacity and Location: Some community members across D.C. voice concern about the District building shelters in their residential area. Do you think there are currently enough shelters across D.C. for all people experiencing homelessness, including women, men, children, and LGBQ+ individuals? If not, what specific types of shelters or shelter beds would you like to increase, and do you have a plan for doing so?
White (Incumbent, Democrat): My first priority is providing shelter for families with children; we also should take what steps we can to help these families avoid homelessness in the first place. Temporary and permanent supportive housing is also a priority to me. Finally, we must make sure that culturally competent housing is available to the LGBT community, particularly older adults in that community.
Moch (Statehood Green party): There are not enough shelters. We need to rethink the “shelter” concept and instead begin creating steps to permanency types of housing based on individual and family sizes and located throughout D.C. so that individuals and families can safely and comfortably reintegrate into communities and move to permanence. In addition, we would expand the availability of housing by transforming unused office properties, warehouses and other spaces into various types of accommodations and live workspaces, artist residences, entrepreneur spaces, and others that have been modeled in D.C. and around the region would excellent types of housing that would transform areas and empower people to live, work, and recreate in communities.
4. Encampment Clearings: D.C. has been increasing the rate at which it closes encampments. What is your stance on the city’s encampment engagement policy, and should the city be closing more or fewer encampments?
White (Incumbent, Democrat): Our goal must be to eliminate the need for encampments. That some individuals prefer encampments to facilities that the D.C. government funds is a damning indictment about those facilities. We must provide desirable alternatives to encampments.
Moch (Statehood Green party): D.C. should not close encampments until it can replace the need for them with housing that people are able to live in and maintain. And for the rare group who want to live off the grid, we should invest in the types of “campgrounds” that would allow for this in sanitary and safe conditions. No one should have to live in squaller or unsafe conditions no matter their means or status.
5. Subsidized Housing: This year, the Department of Human Services will terminate rapid rehousing subsidies for at least 2,200 families. If elected, how will you ensure that families connected with housing subsidies don’t end up on the street?
White (Incumbent, Democrat): The D.C. government errs when it places a family in Rapid Rehousing without providing necessary wrap-around social services and without any likelihood that the family could eventually pay for that housing on their own. Yet, it makes no sense to kick a family out of Rapid Rehousing and to replace that family with another one — who also does not get needed wrap-around services and who also lacks the likelihood that they could eventually pay for that housing on their own.
Moch (Statehood Green party): First we need to rethink the end of the subsidies. It is unwise, irresponsible, and insensitive for government to close a program that so many have depended on without reasonable substitutions and processes to move to greater permanency. Second, we would fund and support non-profit organizations to develop and expand programs to assist families in permanency preparedness and supports to get in and maintain housing.
6. Stakeholder Input: How have you involved people with lived experience of homelessness in your policy-making, and how will you in the future?
White (Incumbent, Democrat): I have spent time in encampments talking with individuals living there, and I will continue to do so. In addition, when the Council addresses homelessness issues, my staff and I routinely seek input from those experiencing homelessness and from their advocates.
Moch (Statehood Green party): I have worked with, protested with, and advocated for the unhoused communities in various places. I would bring that experience and relationships to my work on the Council. Decisions would be informed by people who have Cirect experience and also who have a stake in needed policy and infrastructure changes to support the end to this unhoused and unaffordable housing, unsafe living conditions permanently; we have the ability to address these issues of poverty and economic security and with me on the council we will have someone who also has the will to get it done.
