2026 races Council Ward 1 Jackie Reyes Yanes
Jackie Reyes Yanes
Former Bowser administration official.
PositionsWhere they stand
6 of 6 stated
Where they stand
- Statehood & Federal PressureDC autonomy, Home Rule, response to federal overrides
Says DC residents deserve full autonomy from congressional interference; Council should be assertive, organized, and unified in defending Home Rule. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Supports a youth curfew under 18, street lighting upgrades, guaranteed youth employment, and community-driven programs addressing root causes of crime. [Campaign site ↗]
- Housing & EvictionsRent freeze ballot, TOPA reform, construction targets
Raise Home Purchase Assistance to $30M with $150K income limit, close rent-control loopholes, require 20% affordable units in developments over 10 units. [Campaign site ↗]
- Budget, Taxes & Federal WorkforceFY27 shortfall, federal workforce loss, tax decisions
Prioritize core services, identify inefficiencies and reduce duplication, invest in prevention to avoid larger long-term costs. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- TransportationCamera enforcement, WMATA funding, traffic deaths
Invest in Metrobus and Metrorail reliability, safer pedestrian and protected bike infrastructure, and improved traffic enforcement. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Improve educator retention, invest in community schools and mental health services, strengthen oversight so resources reach classrooms equitably. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]