Just this week, GQ published their annual “50 Most Powerful People in D.C.” list. Populated by the likes of Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Karl Rove and Tim Russert, the list better describes the movers and shakers in “Washington”, but not the District. And since we’re snobs about local news and happenings, we threw together a little list of the people who really exercise influence in or over the lives of people who live and work in D.C. There isn’t any particular order, and we welcome further suggestions in the comments. And no, saying “me!” doesn’t count.

Marion Barry: Love him or hate him, our scandal-ridden former mayor is still a political player east of the river. And not only has he stayed out of jail even though he’s been booked for pretty much everything, he’s managed to secure himself a wax likeness in the meantime.

Dorothy Brizill: Every city has one, and every city’s residents are thankful that they do. Brizill is the consummate civic activist, using her perch at DCWatch and her ability to sit through every press conference and regulatory meeting the city can throw at her to hold elected leaders accountable.

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