Fighting for a Stronger, Brighter Future for Columbia Heights

Commissioner Thomas-Davis consistently prioritizes neighborhood safety through collaborative engagement with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), District agencies, and community stakeholders. While federal policy developments—such as the expanded federal law enforcement presence in D.C. neighborhoods in mid-2025—have presented complex implications for community policing and immigrant residents, Commissioner Thomas-Davis has maintained a focus on balancing a robust law enforcement with equitable community safety outcomes. He is focused on advocating for community-oriented policing strategies that build trust with residents.

Commissioner Thomas-Davis’s foremost priority is creating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant neighborhood for all - everything is dependent on that. From enhancing public safety and improving policing to investing in physical and social infrastructure and expanding recreational spaces, he is dedicated to uplifting the quality of life for every resident and ensuring that Columbia Heights remains a welcoming and attractive destination for visitors.

Columbia Heights has a long, storied history as a economic center for the District, once boasting a vibrant mix of multicultural and ethnic establishments, alongside a host of other shops and restaurants. However, due to the foreseeable but ignored unintended consequences of policy choices made by elected officials who don’t live in Columbia Heights, our local economy has faced faced mounting challenges with commercial vacancy and business closures. These dynamics threaten the neighborhood and District’s economic health and the vibrancy of 14th Street and other commercial corridors, like 11th Street. Commissioner Thomas-Davis is focused on championing targeted economic development initiatives and working with city agencies to align workforce development programs with community needs.

Commissioner Thomas-Davis is passionately committed to fostering deep connections within our neighborhood. Community development means strengthening the neighborhood in ways that are equitable, sustainable, and rooted in the needs of longtime residents, small businesses, and key stakeholders. Effective community development also requires coordinated public investment in infrastructure, public spaces, and neighborhood services. Commissioner Thomas-Davis holds District agencies accountable, aligning development with transportation and public safety planning, and prioritizing community input at every opportunity. This is why Commissioner Thomas-Davis fights for a Columbia Heights that can continue to grow as a place where resident and families and business owners and workers can thrive together.

Commissioner Thomas-Davis is dedicated to transparent, responsive leadership to pressing problems facing Columbia Heights and the District. He keeps the lines of communication open through regular community meetings, office hours, active engagement on social media, and regular newsletters. You can count on him to keep you informed about important issues and decisions affecting our neighborhood.