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Ward 1 Member of the Council
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Jett James JasperCampaign photo — Republican Party of the District of Columbia

Jett James Jasper

Candidate for Ward 1 Member of the Council

Republican

Background

Occupation
Former nonprofit and business executive
Lives in
Adams Morgan
Campaign website
jettjasperfordcward1.com

Adams Morgan resident and former president and CEO of nonprofit and for-profit organizations who has served on community boards and commissions and worked in hospitality and public access media. He was unopposed in the 2026 Republican primary for Ward 1.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Republican Party of the District of Columbia

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to fill 800 MPD vacancies with hiring bonuses.

    Jett Jasper: On the Issues

    Campaign website · Jett Jasper for our nations capital · jettjasperfordcward1.com

    “Immediately fill the 800 MPD officer vacancies, by increasing sign on bonuses and new hire compensation packages”
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  • Supports data-driven police deployment to high-crime areas.

    Jett Jasper: On the Issues

    Campaign website · Jett Jasper for our nations capital · jettjasperfordcward1.com

    “Use data-driven deployment so police resources go where crime is highest”
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  • Proposes after-school and vocational programs to prevent youth crime.

    Jett Jasper: On the Issues

    Campaign website · Jett Jasper for our nations capital · jettjasperfordcward1.com

    “Strengthen youth crime prevention by creating after school or vocational programs and monthly trade school summits”
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Housing

  • Supports streamlined zoning and permitting to increase housing supply.

    Also would encourage converting underused properties into housing.

    Jett Jasper: On the Issues

    Campaign website · Jett Jasper for our nations capital · jettjasperfordcward1.com

    “Streamline zoning and permitting processes … Encourage conversion of underused properties into housing”
    Meet the candidates running for the Ward 1 DC Council seat

    Interview · WJLA 7News · Jun 12, 2026 · wjla.com

    “The biggest thing we can do is simple economics: supply vs. demand.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes special economic zones with business tax exemptions.

    Aimed at filling vacant business spaces in Ward 1 neighborhoods.

    Jett Jasper for DC Ward 1

    Campaign website · Jett Jasper for our nations capital · jettjasperfordcward1.com

    “establishing fresh and more enticing special economic zones that offers business tax exemptions and credits”
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  • Supports simpler licensing, inspections and faster business permits.

    Jett Jasper: On the Issues

    Campaign website · Jett Jasper for our nations capital · jettjasperfordcward1.com

    “Simplify licensing and inspections … Speed up permits and approvals”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports safer intersections and more reliable bus service.

    Jett Jasper: On the Issues

    Campaign website · Jett Jasper for our nations capital · jettjasperfordcward1.com

    “Push for safer intersections and pedestrian protections … Advocate for reliable bus and transit service”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports working with Congress and the administration on DC's budget.

    Meet the candidates running for the Ward 1 DC Council seat

    Interview · WJLA 7News · Jun 12, 2026 · wjla.com

    “We need to work with not only the House Oversight Committee, but also the administration to get more money to us, get our budget passed.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jett James Jasper on them.

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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