2026 races Council Ward 1 Terry Lynch
Terry Lynch
PositionsWhere they stand
6 of 6 stated
Where they stand
- Statehood & Federal PressureDC autonomy, Home Rule, response to federal overrides
Says the mayor and AG must lead, but councilmembers must stand and speak with residents the federal government is threatening; tearing families apart is wrong. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Close open-air drug markets, shift police to foot patrols, fix streetlights; supports youth curfews alongside expanded afterschool programs. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- Housing & EvictionsRent freeze ballot, TOPA reform, construction targets
A use-it-or-lose-it policy on vacant properties, 5,000 new Ward 1 housing units, and closing rent-control loopholes to preserve affordable housing. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- Budget, Taxes & Federal WorkforceFY27 shortfall, federal workforce loss, tax decisions
Close tax loopholes, properly tax undervalued properties, tax professional athletes' DC earnings; prioritize public health, education, and safety. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- TransportationCamera enforcement, WMATA funding, traffic deaths
Step up enforcement against dangerous drivers of all vehicle types, impound vehicles with outstanding tickets, require identifiers on all vehicles and bikes. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]
- SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Vigorous oversight of school maintenance; robust afterschool arts, academics, and athletics programs developed with parents and principals. [WTOP candidate Q&A ↗]