Leadership We Want, Experience We Need!
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The Experienced Advocate Ward 8 Needs Right Now!
The Experienced Advocate Ward 8 Needs Right Now!
Electing people whose top priority is serving residents and empowering communities makes our city stronger. As a ‘Home Grown’ Ward 8 resident, I know firsthand the issues facing our ward. I’ve lived all my life with these issues, hopes and dreams, just like you have.
We all want living wage jobs, thriving neighborhood businesses, good schools for our kids, housing we can afford and accessible healthcare. And, after 30 years of working with Congresswoman Norton, Mayor Gray, and at the DC Council, I am the most experienced candidate to deliver results for Ward8.
If you give me the honor to serve as your new Councilmember, I will work tirelessly on your behalf.
In Service,
Sheila
Help Support Sheila's Campaign for Ward 8
Help Support Sheila's Campaign for Ward 8
🎥 Sheila Bunn’s Vision for Ward 8 — Watch the Campaign Video Now!
Sheila Bunn is #3 on your ballot and first in action. From safer schools to affordable housing, restorative justice, and real food access east of the river, she’s building the change Ward 8 deserves. Watch her vision come to life in our new campaign video. 💪🏾🏘️🌱
Ending Food Apartheid
Ending Food Apartheid
Sheila believes that we can end food apartheid in Ward 8 by increasing access to stable, affordable and healthy food options. Sheila believes that we must make the necessary budgetary investments in small footprint grocery stores, grocery coops, farmers markets and community gardens as well as supporting the expansion of such programs.
Improving Education Outcomes
Improving Education Outcomes
Sheila believes that we need to implement innovative methods to tackle chronic absenteeism and truancy, improve literacy rates for all students, and address low math proficiency by funding a comprehensive citywide strategy.
Supporting our Small Businesses
Supporting our Small Businesses
Sheila will work to provide our Ward 8 businesses with the tools they need to remain competitive and expand. She will lead the fight to help our small businesses grow in all of our main commercial corridors. Sheila wants to increase the District's funding of Main & Great Streets programs vital to assisting our businesses in thriving.
Fostering Safe Communities
Fostering Safe Communities
Sheila believes in safe, strong, and sustainable neighborhoods. As a parent, she understands the importance of creating safe environments where our children can learn and grow without fear. Sheila will champion increased funding & training for Safe Passage and Diversion programs. Sheila knows first hand the benefits of Out of School Time programs and will work to ensure more are funded in Ward 8.
news & press
news & press
Words in Action
Words in Action
Here are a few articles on Sheila's work in the community. Thanks for reading!
NEWS ARTICLE
GLAA issues ratings in Ward 8 D.C. Council special election
GLAA issues ratings in Ward 8 D.C. Council special election
Sheila Bunn receives the highest pro-equality score (+7.5) among all Ward 8 candidates. She has a record of LGBTQ advocacy and public service. She demonstrates a depth of understanding of complexity and willingness to navigate ambiguity and difficult decisions. She’s been in the room for major policy wins and continues to show up for the community.
Jun
25
2025
PRESS RELEASE
Sheila Bunn Joins DC Leaders Calling on Congress to Keep Hands Off DC’s Budget
Sheila Bunn Joins DC Leaders Calling on Congress to Keep Hands Off DC’s Budget
“I join Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and the DC Council in impressing upon members of Congress that forcing the District to spend at fiscal year 2024 levels would have a $1 billion negative impact on critical operations."
Mar
10
2025
NEWS ARTICLE
A Ward 8 Special Election, with Some Familiar Faces and Persistent Issues
A Ward 8 Special Election, with Some Familiar Faces and Persistent Issues
“Even before there was an expulsion, I’ve been working with other folks in my communities [telling them] we need to stand up as a people,” Bunn told The Informer.
“I’ve been going to Advisory Neighborhood Commission meetings [asking commissioners to] hold some forums so we can figure out what our priorities are and make sure that the mayor and the council hear them.”
Feb
26
2025
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Out and About in Ward 8
Out and About in Ward 8
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