The seat representing Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6B05 is now vacant. Incumbent Commissioner Kasie Durkit stepped down as of Oct. 12.
There is also nobody on the ballot to assume office in January 2025.
But a candidate has stepped up as a write-in. You may already know Samuel Pastore, who grew up on the Hill and is now a real estate agent and the founder of nonprofit The Purpose Party. Pastore tells the Hill Rag that he made the decision to run as of Oct. 25, when he realized his neighborhood might be unrepresented for the next two years. See his candidate statement below.
If you wish to vote for Pastore, fill in the oval next to the blank labelled write-in” and clearly write his name on the line. Here is Pastore’s statement:
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My name is Samuel Pastore, and I am asking for your as your ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner). I’m a lifelong Washingtonian and grew up here on Capitol Hill. As a child, I worked at Eastern Market, played soccer, danced at CHAW, and enjoyed Little League at the Shirley Chisholm Elementary field.
Today, my wife, Saleela, and I live on North Carolina Avenue and 8th Street SE. I volunteer with Capitol Hill Village, Capitol Hill Restoration Society, and serve on The Hill Center’s board. Our vibrant community and its rich history are close to my heart.
I’m a founding board member of a local nonprofit, The Purpose Party, focused on civic engagement through mutual aid. We are currently seeking warm clothing donations for winter and welcome new volunteers! I believe in fostering a community that works together.
When I learned our ANC seat would go unfilled, I decided to step up. With encouragement from neighbors, including ANC6B02 Commissioner Jerry Sroufe, whom I serve with on the Eastern Market Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee, I felt it was time to run. My background in political philosophy and real estate has given me insights into community issues ANCs address, and I’m ready to learn what I don’t yet know.
Though my name won’t appear on the ballot, I hope you’ll consider writing in “Samuel Pastore” as your representative for the 6B05 Single Member District. Your means everything as I work to serve our community effectively. Thank you!
