DC Ward 1 Member of the Council
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Ward 1 Member of the Council of the District of ColumbiaDuties: Represents citizens from Ward 1The Council’s central role is to make laws for D.C. It is also the chief policy-making body for the city. In addition, Councilmembers' responsibilities include oversight of multiple agencies, commissions, boards and other entities of District government and responding to constituents’ concerns. (source: https://dccouncil.us)Term: 4 yearsAnnual Salary: $115,000 (approximately) source: Code of the District of Columbia § 1–611.09
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Jett James Jasper
(Rep)
Biographical Information
What are your top 2 priorities and how will you accomplish them?
Should DC be admitted to the union as a state? Yes or No?
*If yes, what immediate plans should be made, and actions taken, to begin preparing DC for statehood?
*If no, what is your plan for achieving full voting rights for DC?
How do you propose to increase housing for our most vulnerable residents?
What do you see as the root causes of crime in DC? What policies would you propose to address the issues?
What are your ideas for improving outcomes for youth in the justice system?
Is it important to use this job to protect our rights and keep Congress and the President out of our local government business?
What are four things you will do to help DC residents now in prison and those who are returning home?
