Accountability System

Resi/Mercial Policy Report

Comprehensive accountability system tracking elected officials and legislation through the lens of property rights and housing access.

By Academy of Real Property · Washington, DC
Framework

Evaluation Methodology

The Resimercial methodology evaluates all policy through a dual lens: protection of individual property rights and expansion of housing access. Every bill, every vote, every public position is scored against these two standards.

2026 Mayoral Candidate Scorecard

Democratic primary: June 16, 2026. Candidates rated on public record and published platform statements on housing, zoning, and property rights. Survey responses will be incorporated when available.

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Kenyan McDuffie
DemocratFrontrunnerCouncil record
Score: 72/80
Former at-large councilmember (2023-2026) and Ward 5 (2012-2023). Howard University graduate. Resigned Jan 2026 to run. Platform: affordability, public safety, home rule defense. Prior HPTF and TOPA support on council.
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A
Janeese Lewis George
DemocratFrontrunnerCouncil record
Score: 56/64
Current Ward 4 councilmember. Democratic socialist. Platform: affordability, education, childcare, policing reform. Working Families Party and Washington Teachers' Union endorsements. Strong IZ and HPTF record.
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NR
Vincent Orange
DemocratPlatform only
Scoring pending
Former Ward 5 (1999-2007) and at-large (2011-2016) councilmember. Former DC Chamber of Commerce president. "The Orange Plan" centers public safety, workforce development, and fiscal accountability.
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NR
Rini Sampath
DemocratPlatform only
Scoring pending
Cybersecurity consultant. "Fix the basics" platform: infrastructure, emergency preparedness, housing cost controls, small business support. No prior elected office. Advocates fiscal discipline before new revenue.
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NR
Gary Goodweather
DemocratPlatform only
Scoring pending
Real estate professional and Army veteran. Background in property management and development. Active community campaigner. No prior elected office.

Other Filed Candidates

  • Kathy Henderson (D) — Former ANC commissioner, realtor
  • Ernest Johnson (D) — Realtor, community activist
  • Hope Solomon (D) — Project management consultant
  • Stanley Lawson (D)
  • Talib Karim Muhammad (D)
  • Robert L. Gross (SG) — IT professional, USAF veteran
  • Rhonda Hamilton (I) — Nonprofit founder, financial advisor
  • Da'Moni Ivey (I)
  • James McMorris (I)
  • Christopher Teague (I) — Cybersecurity professional
Candidate data as of Apr 15, 2026 • Democratic primary: June 16, 2026 • General: Nov 3, 2026

Councilmember Voting Scorecard

Grades based on voting alignment with Resi/Mercial Policy Report housing and property rights positions.

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Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Aligned: 7Opposed: 2Score: 58/72
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NR
Doni Crawford
At-Large
Insufficient voting data
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B
Robert White
At-Large
Aligned: 7Opposed: 2Score: 58/72
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B
Christina Henderson
At-Large
Aligned: 6Opposed: 2Score: 48/64
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C
Anita Bonds
At-Large
Aligned: 5Opposed: 3Score: 40/64
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B
Brianne Nadeau
Ward 1
Aligned: 6Opposed: 2Score: 48/64
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B
Brooke Pinto
Ward 2
Aligned: 6Opposed: 2Score: 48/64
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C
Matthew Frumin
Ward 3
Aligned: 4Opposed: 3Score: 32/56
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A
Janeese Lewis George
Ward 4
Aligned: 7Opposed: 1Score: 56/64
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C
Zachary Parker
Ward 5
Aligned: 4Opposed: 3Score: 32/56
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B
Charles Allen
Ward 6
Aligned: 6Opposed: 2Score: 48/64
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NR
Wendell Felder
Ward 7
Insufficient voting data
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D
Trayon White
Ward 8
Aligned: 3Opposed: 4Score: 24/56
Scorecard updated: Apr 15, 2026 8:02 PM

DC Council Legislative Tracker

No relevant bills found at this time.

Methods

Scoring Methodology

Property Rights (50%)

Constitutional protections, takings analysis, due process review

  • ●Eminent domain constraints
  • ●Assessment fairness
  • ●Regulatory burden limits
  • ●Due process protections

Housing Access (50%)

Affordability expansion, supply constraints, market impact

  • ●Zoning flexibility
  • ●Trust fund contributions
  • ●Inclusionary requirements
  • ●Anti-displacement measures

Policy Report Updates

Monthly analysis, score updates, and legislative alerts.