Apparently our very own Anita Bonds, former ANC 5c01 Commissioner, is considering a run for Ward 5? Ms. Bonds – I hope you’ll let us know first if you decide to go for it!
Take a look at the contenders in this WashPost article: The Ward 5 special election contenders
Bates Area Civic Association 
I hope not. (Though I suppose it could be worse.)
I like Anita as a person. However when she was the SMD ANC rep communication was a weak point for her and it was frustrating for me as a citizen.
Ward 5 needs strong and effective leadership not self serve politics.