Josh Jacobson
Civic tech for DC
Hello! My name is Josh, and I have too many hobbies. Lately I’ve been building tools to make DC government data easier to understand, and occasionally tools for the problems where DC government is falling short, like the children’s pool tracker.
When I’m not building things, I’m a commissioner for SMD 1E06, treasurer for both Ward 1 Dems and the Free DC Slate, and a regular in a competitive karaoke league.
You might spot me around town on a Bunch bike with my baby, Cole, riding up front. If you’d like to try one, you can sign up for a test ride here.
Like what you see? Have ideas for other projects? Send me an email.
Projects
DC 2050
Re-map DC's zoning and see what the city could become.
ANC 1E06
Commissioner site for Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E06.
DC Budget Explorer
Browse and make sense of the District's annual budget.
Rent Registry
Average rent by ward and unit type from DC's rent registry data.
Business Tracker
Tracking businesses along the Georgia Avenue NW corridor.
DCMR Explorer
Search and browse the DC Municipal Regulations.
Pool Tracker
Keep tabs on DC's public pools.
DC Rat Tracker
Rodent 311 complaints and rat abatement activity, ward by ward.
Precinct Explorer
The 2026 primary and At-Large special election, precinct by precinct.
Occupying the District
Tracking state National Guard deployments to Washington, DC.