Edward Daniels

Housing My goal is to advance legislation that integrates inclusive, affordable housing into every zoning category across the city by requiring affordability in all new residential development, regardless of location. Healthcare Treating medical care as essential, not optional. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Socio-economic conditions such as poverty, housing instability, and lack of opportunity can never excuse criminal behavior. Housing Ensuring low-income residents have real access to resources, recognizing housing as a human right – not a privilege reserved for the one percent of our neighbors who can afford a 6000 per month one-bedroom. Criminal Justice / Public Safety We must hold any criminal activity in our city accountable to the law, whether conducted by a juvenile or elected official, and we must create laws that offer penalties for crime and not excuse after excuse for behavior. Civil Rights Basic human rights are non-negotiable, and I’m proud to live in a city that largely shares that conviction. That means defending a woman’s right to choose, protecting immigrants who contribute to our communities, and standing unequivocally for LGBTQ people to live openly and safely. Housing By prioritizing durable design, safety, and long-term livability, while limiting unnecessary luxury amenities that inflate costs, we can reduce rents without sacrificing quality. This approach allows new housing to serve working families, seniors, and longtime residents, ensuring growth that is both inclusive and sustainable. Civil Rights District residents pay more federal taxes per capita than any other state and contribute more total federal taxes than 21 states but still must seek congressional approval to spend our own locally raised dollars. DC bears the responsibilities of a state without the rights, making home rule not just a matter of fairness, but of democratic legitimacy and basic self-governance.