Brittany Geneva Cummings

08/22/2022

A quick announcement. Thanks to all who have supported me 🙏🏾

08/10/2021

What is the way forward as we continue to see gun violence in our neighborhood? Let’s discuss a potential ANC resolution from commission 8E with recommendations on how to address violence in our neighborhoods that we can put forward to the Mayor, Attorney General, and DC Council

04/16/2021

ANC Update!
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I’m officially 3+ months into my role as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and what a roller coaster it has been! I can’t lie y’all, it hasn’t been easy. I’ve shed some tears! I wasn’t prepared for some of the challenges I’ve faced so far, but I’m proud of myself for continuing to push myself and figuring out how to continue to serve my neighborhood despite some obstacles 💪🏾 Here’s a little more on what I’ve been up to:
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Two days into the job, I was elected Commission Chair by my fellow commissioners! That means I am the Chair of Commission 8E, which includes commissioners 8E01-8E07. Long story short, I run the meetings and field a ton of emails!
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Being the Chair has not come without challenges. One of my fellow commissioners is NOT a fan 😂 first time in my life I’ve experienced this level of sexism and misogyny. But as my Pastor has reminded me many times, excellence exposes mediocrity, and the price of favor is opposition! I will stay strong and continue to push forward.
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Unfortunately human nature means we tend to elevate the negative over the positive so I’ve probably been a little too focused on the hard parts. The truth is I’ve received so much amazing feedback from the community about how happy they are to see new energy and how much they appreciation what I’m doing. That’s what matters most!
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The community work so far has been all about escalating issues my neighbors have been facing like trash, utilities, etc. Another huge and important piece of the work has been around zoning. There are so many new developments coming to my area and folks looking to build up around here. While ANCs can’t approve/deny building permits and such, our voices are important and I’ve been very vocal about new development here. We must be involved in what happens in our neighborhood!
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Okay this post has already been way too long! More to come very soon, including some videos and maybe even a vlog 😊️

12/31/2020

Woot woot! Watch my bestie get sworn in to her ANC position.

Happy holidays everyone! I am so thankful for your continued support & would be honored if you would join on Sat. Jan. 2 at 3:30 pm ET as I am sworn in as the next ANC Commissioner for District 8E06 (Washington Highlands). It will be streamed on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/councilofdc/?rf=102311396491446

12/31/2020

Happy holidays everyone! I am so thankful for your continued support & would be honored if you would join on Sat. Jan. 2 at 3:30 pm ET as I am sworn in as the next ANC Commissioner for District 8E06 (Washington Highlands). It will be streamed on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/councilofdc/?rf=102311396491446

11/04/2020

I dedicate this post solely to .christine_, my bestie and campaign manager who helped me get here. She cracked the whip when I felt like being lazy and did so much important behind the scenes work to make the campaign a success. Love you to the moon and back! ❤️

11/04/2020

I have to thank the folks who helped me get here! I appreciate you all more than you know and am so thankful for the time you dedicated to helping me get elected! ✊🏾💪🏾

11/04/2020

After months of hard work it looks like I can finally say I WON! This experience has been amazing and I can’t thank you all enough for your support. I am one of several young Black women who will soon be called Commissioner for the first time, a testament to our hard work as well as the community’s appetite for new leadership. We’re ready to turn over a new leaf for ANCs in Ward 8. Now to the work of serving the community and being a voice for my neighbors in Washington Highlands!

11/04/2020

VERY early results coming in! It will be a while before things are finalized (like maybe even weeks 😩) but here’s how we’re looking so far! 💪🏾

11/03/2020

If you haven't already, get out and vote! Ward 8 has 13 voting centers - visit https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Election-Day-Vote-Centers for the full list and Vote Brittany for 8E06 ANC!

11/02/2020

Can you believe Election Day is tomorrow?! Here is part 3 of 3 of my platform and my plans for Washington Highlands, based on extensive conversations with residents. My neighborhood deserves a representative who is committed and who cares!