ings involving the ANC last year. “That’s a lot of meetings to attend for a volunteer,” Glick said.
A Higher Profile for Hill East
Glick also cited among the successes the higher profile that Hill East enjoys with the City Council, noting specifically the role of Hill East commissioners lobbying the Council on redistricting. Glick stressed the need for continued outreach to the Mayor’s office: “If we had better relations, we might get better answers on Reservation 13,” he points out. In fact, Glick calls this lack of development his biggest disappointment, saying “Hill East is the neighborhood of broken promises when it comes to Reservation 13.” He credits the election of Hill Easters Jared Critchfield (the new ANC6B Chair) and Brian Flahaven to the ANC as reasons why 6B reinvigorated its commitment to this issue, but he and others continue to be disappointed by the lack of progress from the City. “They brought a new energy and new ideas to the table – their efforts, and the ongoing dedication and commitment of Commissioners Carol Green and Francis Campbell have galvanized the residents of Hill East.” (Subsequently, in part because of the efforts of Hill East commissioners, ANC6B Chair Critchfield announced in mid-February that Mayor Gray had committed to attending a community meeting on Reservation 13.) Asked if he would run for ANC again, Glick said, “I’m on the fence about whether or not to run again. I learned my limits as ANC commissioner. The attitude of the Historic Preservation Review Board and the Alcohol Beverage Review Administration toward the ANCs, which Glick feels is dismissive, “has made me lose faith. On the other hand, Brian Flahaven and Jared Critchfield have shown me and the commission that things can change and we don’t have to live with the status quo. That was a huge lesson.” Larry Janezich is Secretary of Eastern Market Metro Community Association (EMMCA), and editor of emmcablog.org H
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