ANC6A recommends that DCRA set up Ward liaisons

(In DC, the Office of Planning and the DC Department of Transportation each have ward planners, one assigned to each ward, to track various efforts and to respond to citizen needs and inquiries. Here's the list of OP's "Ward Planners" while DDOT doesn't seem to list their ward transportation planners, at least after a couple minutes of looking I couldn't find them.)

ANC6A recently voted on such a recommendation to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (from the ANC-6A@yahoogroups.com and hstreetdc@yahoogroups.com email lists):

Dear Dr. Canavan,

On May 12, 2005, ANC 6A voted unanimously to send this letter recommending that DCRA establish Ward liaisons.

ANC 6A recommends that DCRA create Ward liaisons similar to those employed by the District Department of Transportation and the Office of Planning. These Ward liaisons would answer questions and respond to inquiries on building permits, certificates of occupancy, abatement of nuisance property, and other issues under the jurisdiction of DCRA.

While we appreciate the efforts of DCRA staff such as Mr. Joseph McCarley, we feel that the DCRA’s scope of responsibility and the number of issues that regularly emerge in our ANC and Ward would justify the creation of multiple staff positions with Ward-specific responsibilities and accountability.

If you have any questions or need further information about this recommendation, please contact Commissioner Cody Rice, Chair of ANC 6A’s Economic Development and Zoning Committee. (...)
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Yet another good idea from ANC6A.