Randy Downs For
Ward 2 Councilmember
Ethical, Bold, Leadership
Randy believes that we need new leadership at the Council to address inequities and make Ward 2 accessible for everyone, while protecting what works in our communities.
Our Priorities
Ward 2 needs a leader who understands the unique challenges diverse communities face while fighting to support our neighborhoods' commercial corridors, build accessible transportation, and secure access to affordable housing for all residents.
Since the onset of the pandemic, the city has taken important steps to address and minimize the spread of Covid-19. We know that helping each other stay healthy and safe means taking important steps like wearing a mask and social distancing.
The high and rising cost of housing has made it hard for many residents to maintain the life they envision here in Ward 2. Our long-standing residents must be able to remain in their homes and new neighbors shouldn’t be deterred from joining our community by unaffordable housing.
As a former service industry worker and restaurant manager, I know how small businesses struggle to keep their doors open in a tough market and an expensive city. Even before the pandemic, Ward 2’s commercial corridors were dealing with high vacancies as rents went up and business owners pinched and saved to get by.
The District has been a national leader on pro-LGBTQ policies for decades. From repealing the anti-sodomy law in 1993, establishing the Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs in 2006, and legalizing same-sex marriage in 2010, the District has been ahead of almost any other city in the nation.
“As co-founders of a DC start-up business, we have confidence in Randy’s ability to foster smart growth and seize opportunities to enrich our neighborhood with businesses, stores, and restaurants. Randy will work with local leaders and residents to foster a brighter future for our community.”
“I’ve gotten to know Randy as an important figure of the community. Randy has built meaningful relationships with our neighbors. I know Randy is committed to listening to residents, like me, and will work tirelessly to promote a community that is safe, clean, and welcoming.”
“I’m excited to endorse Randy Downs because I know he cares deeply about our community. He has the ability to work with residents and elected officials to tackle important issues and build a thriving community that works for everyone.”
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