On April 10, 2025, neighbor Keith Sellars was installed as the new commissioner for ANC 5A01 representing part of the Riggs Park neighborhood. I have known Keith a long time, and I am excited that he decided to serve in this volunteer role so that neighbors can have official representation on the ANC and with District government. A Riggs Park resident of 20 years, Keith knows his way around District government, he has volunteered with neighborhood groups in the background for many years, he knows how to disagree without being too disagreeable, and he is all about working together to get things done.

Commissioner Sellars shared his list of priorities as he jumps into the ANC position mid-term and begins working with neighbors.

• Cultivate and strengthen partnership with UDC Community College Campus. 
• Create a partnership with North Michigan Park to advocate to the National Park Service for maintenance and activation of Fort Circle Park. 
• Work with ANC Commissioner Shelagh Bocoum (5A09) and LRCA to cultivate relationship and partner with the Cafritz Foundation to provide community input on interim use of Phase II of Art Place at Fort Totten. 

• Work with DPW to advocate for improved maintenance of neighborhood alleys.
• Work with DC DOB to identify vacant homes and lots that need to be kept free of overgrown yards and trash. 
• Work with DC Forestry to ensure that all street trees are maintained or replaced as needed.  
• Work with DDOT regarding maintenance of all street signage in neighborhoods. 
• Work with DDOT on improved street and sidewalk maintenance of Eastern Avenue NE. 
• Schedule monthly/bi-monthly Neighborhood “Street Trash Pick Up Parties” 

Commissioner Sellars joins Commissioner Timothy Thomas (5A02) and Commissioner Shelagh Bocoum (5A09) in representing parts of the Riggs Park neighborhood. Commissioner Sellars can be reached at 5A01@anc.dc.gov.