Currently holds the office of District of Columbia Advisory Neighborhood Commission - District 1B06 until January 2, 2027.
Candidate for District of Columbia Council - Ward 1 in 2026 DC Primary Election.
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Get StartedMPD’s system of Citizens Advisory Councils (CAC) is meant to provide a conduit from the community directly into the police department, but they operate very unevenly and generally do not provide the kind of forum that other cities have achieved through independent oversight boards, for example. Miguel will work to evaluate the CACs and determine whether they can benefit from reform, whether a new mechanism is required, or both. Learn more
As a Councilmember, Miguel will bolster VI programs, while insisting that investments be based on rigorous research and data analysis. Miguel also believes in supporting VI at all levels, especially the peacebuilding programs in schools, which build on cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to teach young people to defuse conflict instead of reaching for weapons. Learn more
As a Councilmember, Miguel will put pressure on the chief to restore the community policing working group and give it the tools to do a serious job. Miguel will work to get officers out of their cars and meaningfully interacting with the community, on the basis of mutual respect and trust-building. Learn more
Miguel is committed to designing a permanent streatery program that will beautify and activate our streetscapes while helping businesses to thrive. Learn more
Miguel will advocate for plazas, parklets, and pedestrianization across Ward 1, focusing on street corners and underused pieces of road that could be better activated as space for neighbors to enjoy themselves outside. Learn more
DC should expand its composting pilot into a permanent program. Learn more
As a Councilmember, Miguel will support a more effective, data-driven “housing first” approach with no preconditions to accessing housing. The process starts with robust hotline and outreach teams that connect neighbors experiencing homelessness to low-barrier shelters. Miguel will continue the District’s shift away from congregate shelters and toward non-congregate transitional housing with supportive services. Learn more
As a Councilmember, Miguel will champion reforms to regulatory barriers to housing production, for example shortening permitting and approval processes to create housing more quickly and to lower unnecessary costs related to procedural delays. Learn more
As a Councilmember, Miguel will fight for more resources for the Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF), while ensuring through rigorous oversight that our investment is effectively used, and paired with other resources, to create new affordable homes for households earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income. Learn more
Miguel knows that we need to stitch together our existing, fragmented infrastructure to provide a safe, connected, and consistent experience for people biking. As one of Capital Bikeshare’s strongest champions, Miguel will also build on his work as an ANC Commissioner to make the bikeshare system a stronger and more reliable part of the transportation network. Learn more
Miguel will advocate for compliance with accessibility standards, increasing safety around schools, and decreasing the amount of time it takes for critical repairs and maintenance work to get done. Learn more
Miguel will work to expand DDOT’s “Tactical to Permanent" program to make streets safer by replacing painted lines and plastic flex posts with permanent streetscape improvements using real curbs, concrete, and greenery. Learn more
Miguel believes that focusing on strategic bus improvements — like more dedicated bus lanes, transit signal priority, and upgraded bus stops — will enable more frequent and reliable service, delivering more immediate and widespread benefits to riders. Learn more
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