Ward 7 Residents Say They Want Candidates to Keep Their Word

As D.C. residents prepare to head to the polls for the midterm elections, Ward 7 residents are looking to candidates for answers to the community’s ongoing food insecurity crisis. For nearly two decades, residents have been promised an accessible grocery store at Capitol Gateway Marketplace, but the development remains vacant. As voters consider who will earn their support, residents are speaking out about what they want candidates to prioritize in addressing the ward’s limited access to fresh and affordable food.