Meet Michael Chaney

I’m running for ANC in 5B05

Here’s a little about myself, in no particular order:

I am married to Andrea
We are parents to Jameson Chaney, age 10
We are also parents to our 6 year old dog, Sophie
I run the Washington, DC franchise of Brooklyn Robot Foundry, a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) enrichment program with robots you can take home!
I have an MBA and am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
We have lived in the single member district for over 10 years and in Washington, DC for close to 20 years
My work history includes a long career in IT project and program management
I have also produced multiple adventure races (trekking, paddling, and mountain biking to collect checkpoints with only a map and compass for navigation)
I am an avid cyclist and runner
I am a big do-it-yourselfer (DIY)
I believe we can work together to make things better for this community

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Upcoming Events

Come out and meet Mike at one of the following events:

10/23/26: Mundo Verde Bicibus 8:10am at the west side of Turkey Thicket. Coffee afterwards at Cool Coffee.
10/24/26: 13th Place Block Party, 3p-6p, 4100 block of 13th Place NE
10/25/26:
- Candidate Meet & Greet 10a-11a, Michigan Park Community Playground
- Metropolitan Branch Trail or Treat, 1:45-4:30, Start at REI and end at Noyes Park
- Brookland Halloween Parade & Party, 2p-5p, Noyes Park

Qualifications

Michael Chaney has called Washington, DC home for nearly 20 years, including more than a decade as a resident of this single-member district. He is a small business owner running a children's education program and actively engaged in the community. Prior to opening the small business, he worked for twenty years as a project and program manager with a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. He has a wealth of experience working with a variety of stakeholders, often with competing priorities, helping to get goals aligned and projects delivered. He believes that the next ANC should be ready to work with their neighbors to improve public safety and be a conduit for the concerns of their constituency.

Coaching the Senator's Satchel Page Little League Team.

Community Engagement

Safe Streets

This is a picture from Michael taken whilst participating in the 9/11/2026 memorial ride for Allie Hart. Allie was tragically killed while riding her bike near school. We must demand safer streets in DC!

STEM Enrichment

Here is Michael at the H Street Festival interacting with a number of DC children. In his role at Brooklyn Robot Foundry Washington, DC, he teach kids about circuits and how to build robots!

Removing Snowcrete from Our Sidewalks

Here, Michael is being interviewed by WTOP's Jimmy Alexander as he clears the neighborhood's crosswalks of snowcrete during the Winter '26 storm.

Meeting with Ward 5 Leadership

Here is Michael at the 2026 Ward 5 Festival on 9/19.

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