Affordability
We deserve to live in a city where we can all afford to stay in our homes, feed our families, and be able to enjoy all that DC has to offer.
Housing availability and affordability are at the core of Miguel’s vision for a Ward 1 that is affordable for everyone. More people deserve to live here, and to do so affordably.
Safe Streets
You deserve to feel safe in DC, whether you’re biking to work in the morning or walking home late at night.
As the Chairman of ANC 1B, which represents the U Street corridor, Miguel recognizes that safety means many things: safety from crime, safety from discrimination, safety while crossing the street.
Vibrant Neighborhoods
Miguel knows that Ward 1 deserves active, present leadership who will show up when called.
Ward 1 is a fast-moving, complex community full of smart people. Our diversity is the source of this ward’s beautiful vibrancy. Our Councilmember should recognize that and work hand-in-hand with residents to solve problems big and small.
Transportation and Public Transit
No matter how you choose to get around, we need a Councilmember who makes it easier & safer for all.
Strong transportation connectivity and good transit service are a strength of Ward 1 today, but Miguel knows that more must be done. He will make it safer, faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable to move around Ward 1 — no matter your age, ability, or mode of transportation.
Education
Miguel is the proud son of a schoolteacher.
He learned so much from his mother — about the importance of showing up, about meeting people where they are, and about service that’s bigger than yourself. He saw her sacrifices of time and money to provide for her students, including buying extra supplies out of her own pocket and spending her weekends (with little Miguel in tow) taking students to academic tournaments.
Labor
From a young age, Miguel understood the importance of laws and systems that protect workers and provide them with the financial and legal support they need to thrive.
Miguel was raised in a “mixed” family: his mother was a teacher in a non-unionized private school, whereas his father spent his entire career as a member of the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Miguel’s uncles were also electricians and members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Miguel saw from an early age that his father and uncles had access to resources, protections, and advancement in a way that his mother did not — even though she had more educational and professional credentials. Miguel’s mother eventually chose to leave her profession due to those types of structural factors.
