MEET BRAD
EXPERIENCE THAT DELIVERS
Elected in 2024, Commissioner Brad Howard represents most of northern and eastern Park View on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E. Every day, he brings nearly 20 years of public service experience to his work making government deliver for you.
ROOTED IN HARD WORK
The son of Arkansas small business owners, Brad moved to DC in 2007. He supported himself through student loans, paid internships, and bartending while earning his master’s degree in Public Communications from American University and building a life in DC. Eventually, Brad paid off his student load debt through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD
A communications professional, Brad is a former on-air Democratic strategist who appeared on CNN, Fox News, NewsNation, and Bloomberg TV. When getting results can sometimes mean yelling the loudest, Brad brings his experience to his work for Park View.
A PROUD DEMOCRAT
Brad has led Democratic campaigns for Senate, Congress, and governor—including Stephanie Murphy’s historic 2016 victory over a 24-year Republican incumbent. Today, he serves as a congressional chief of staff and Elections Chair for the Ward One Democrats, continuing his work to elect Democrats and turn shared values into action.
A PROVEN CHANGEMAKER
Brad has led Democratic campaigns for Senate, Congress, and governor—including Stephanie Murphy’s historic 2016 victory over a 24-year Republican incumbent. Today, he serves as a congressional chief of staff and Elections Chair for the Ward One Democrats, continuing his work to elect Democrats and turn shared values into action.
A LIFE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Brad has more than 15 years experience rooted in public service. He served in the Obama Administration, the U.S. House of Representatives, and New Orleans City Hall as spokesperson for Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Brad has always had a passion for serving others and a strong believer in the power of good government to do great work.
EQUALITY CHAMPION
What began as internship at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has developed into a lifelong advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality and empowerment.
Today, he’s a member of the LBGTQ+ Congressional Staff Association, serves as a Vice President for Capital Stonewall Democrats, and is a member of the ANC Rainbow Caucus. Through these roles, he’s working to elect more LGBTQ+ leaders fight back against attempts to roll back our rights.
GETTING RESULTS FOR RESIDENTS
As ANC Secretary and Public Safety and Engagement Committee Chair, Brad keeps neighbors informed and presses agencies to act. After three back-to-back shootings in August, he helped bring residents and officials together to demand sustained action.
AT HOME IN PARK VIEW
A Park View homeowner and Foundry United Methodist Church member, Brad is a proud uncle to three, weather nerd, and American history buff. He enjoys cycling through the DMV, cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks and Washington Nationals, and spending time with his tuxedo cats, Ouiser and Owen.
CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION
Brad is running for re-election to keep delivering progress for Park View: safer streets, fewer rats, dependable city services, and a more affordable neighborhood. He’s asking for your vote to build on his first-term results and keep pushing until residents get the answers and action they deserve.
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