Jess Remington founded the DC YIMBYs in 2021. DC YIMBYs has recruited and helped to elect dozens of YIMBYs to local office, brought hundreds of residents to comment on local zoning hearings, and hosted many social and educational events for residents. The group now has over 1,200 members.
Jess works at the Economic Innovation Group researching housing policy. She previously worked on Section 8 housing at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. She has lived in Washington D.C. for 12 years.
