MEET KEVIN CHAVOUS
Democratic Candidate for At-Large Member of the Council of the District of Columbia
Dear Neighbors,
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I’ve lived in DC my entire life, and today I am an attorney raising a family here in Ward 7. This city shaped who I am, and my career has been focused on work that affects people’s everyday quality of life – especially housing stability, education, public safety, and access to essential services.
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I’m a proud graduate of Howard University, where I earned my undergraduate degree in political science with honors and later my law degree. While in school, I worked with Housing Counseling Services, helping low-income tenants understand their rights and avoid losing their homes, and at a DC law firm, where I saw firsthand how policy decisions show up in people’s real lives.
During law school, I worked at AARP, assisting seniors facing foreclosure tied to property tax issues and reverse mortgages. That experience showed me how easily people can fall through the cracks – and how important it is for the government to be practical, accessible, and responsive, especially for older residents. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in South Africa and intern at the country’s largest law firm, which broadened my perspective on justice, governance, and public service.
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​After being admitted to practice law in DC in 2012, I built a legal practice focused on housing, landlord-tenant issues, real estate, and personal injury. Most recently, I spent four years serving at the DC Council as Committee and Policy Director for At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds, helping lead legislative strategy, agency oversight, and policy implementation affecting residents across all eight wards.
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Over the years, I’ve also served in a number of civic leadership roles in DC, including as President of the DC Young Democrats, a board member of the United Planning Organization, a member of the DC Democratic State Committee, and currently as DC’s National Committeeman and member of the Democratic National Committee.
Outside of work, my family and my community shape how I see the world and the responsibilities of public service. I’m a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and a proud husband and dad. My wife, Ashley, and I are raising our two children, Kendall and Cameron, with a personal commitment to the future of this city and the next generation.
I’m running for DC Council At-Large because I believe our city needs experienced leadership ready to deliver on day one – leadership that understands how policy turns into real results for residents. I want to build on my experience with a steady, practical approach focused on safe streets, affordable housing, strong starts for children, economic opportunity for working families, dignity and support for seniors, and a city government that works clearly and efficiently for everyone.
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I would be honored to earn your vote for DC Council At-Large.
Kevin Chavous