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Ward 5 City Council Candidate Jeffrey Kihien supports House GOP efforts to End Cashless Bail in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C.
November 20th, 2025
–Last night, Congressional leaders from both parties passed a bill for the crime emergency in the District of Columbia, specifically looking to end cashless bail here in the nation's capital.
The effort to restore law and order was spearheaded by the White House Executive Order issued on August 25, 2025. The Order explicitly declares that D.C.'s pretrial release policies, which include prohibiting cash bail, have directly "contribute[d] to the disgraceful conditions" of the crime emergency. The Executive Order mandates that federal law enforcement and the Attorney General utilize all lawful measures to ensure the pretrial detention of dangerous suspects. Specifically, it requires federal agencies to pursue federal charges and detention for arrestees who pose a threat to public safety, and directs the Attorney General to assess D.C.'s policies to identify and request necessary modifications to end the cashless bail practice. The Order highlights that dangerous criminals are sometimes rapidly released, threatening American citizens, federal workers, and D.C. residents alike.
Reinforcing the Executive Order, Congress has introduced complementary legislation. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) introduced the Ending Cashless Bail in Our Nation’s Capital Act to ban cashless bail in Washington, D.C. This bill ensures that violent offenders remain off the streets while awaiting trial. It specifically mandates that those charged with public safety or order offenses must pay cash bail instead of being released, amending the D.C. criminal code that has afforded judges wide discretion to release individuals charged with violent offenses, a loophole often used by "Far Left judges" to free repeat offenders.
Ward 5 City Council Candidate Jeff Kihien Statement: "Ward 5 needs a Councilmember who knows how to manage complex budgets, enforce accountability, and has a proven record of turning strategy into practical, life-changing results. The residents of Ward 5 deserve to feel safe walking their streets and using our public spaces. I am committed to bringing my global business acumen and deep local dedication to ensure that Ward 5 is a safe, prosperous, and affordable place for all of us."
Contact:
Avi Sarkar
info@jeffward.com
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Ward 5 City Council Candidate Jeffrey Kihien supports House GOP efforts to Making Washington D.C. Safe Again
WASHINGTON D.C.
November 20th, 2025
– Last night, Congressional leaders from both parties passed a bill for the crime emergency in the District of Columbia, focusing on tightening pretrial release standards and restoring law enforcement capabilities.
The effort began with a major executive action on August 25, 2025, when the White House issued an Executive Order directly addressing the crisis. The Order declared that D.C.'s cashless bail and pretrial release policies "contribute to the disgraceful conditions" by allowing dangerous criminals to be rapidly released. The Order mandates that federal law enforcement and the Attorney General work to utilize the "fullest extent permissible under applicable law" to pursue federal charges and pretrial detention for suspects who threaten public safety, effectively challenging D.C.'s cashless bail policies.
Building on this push for greater accountability, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5107, the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC (CLEAN DC) Act. Introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), the bill directly overturns large sections of the D.C. Council’s 2022 Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act. The D.C. Council's legislation has been widely criticized by law enforcement leaders for banning proven police tactics, stripping legal protections for officers, and imposing restrictions that have demoralized the Metropolitan Police Department, fueling a retention and recruitment crisis. The CLEAN DC Act aims to restore "common sense policing" and faith in law enforcement's ability to execute their duties without fear of retribution.
Ward 5 City Council Candidate Jeff Kihien Statement: "The residents of Ward 5 deserve to feel safe walking their streets and using our public spaces. The actions taken by the federal government and the House are a necessary intervention to stabilize our city. We must support policies that fully equip our police to do their job and ensure that repeat, violent offenders are not immediately released to threaten our community. We must have both law enforcement and accountability to restore order."
Contact:
Avi Sarkar
info@jeffward.com
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Globally Experienced CEO and Local Leader Jeffrey Kihien Announces Candidacy for D.C. Ward 5 City Council
WASHINGTON D.C.
November 5th, 2025
– Jeffrey Kihien, a successful business executive, international attorney, and dedicated 20-year resident of Ward 5, today formally announced his campaign for the Ward 5 seat on the D.C. City Council. Kihien promises to bring a fresh, globally informed, and locally focused vision to the community, backed by his world-class expertise in complex governance and economic strategy developed over 15 years as CEO of G & K Management and as an international asset recovery attorney. His commitment to public service is rooted in his humanitarian work as a founder of The Path of Hope Foundation, which provides essential mobility equipment to those in need.
Kihien’s platform is centered on three core priorities for Ward 5:
Accountability and Safe Streets: Demand rigorous oversight and disciplined resource management to immediately restore law and order, ending decades of failed one-party rule that has neglected the basic government function of public safety.
A New Vision for Housing in Ward 5: Champion fiscally responsible policies that prioritize first-time homeownership and eliminate systemic inefficiency, delivering streamlined, means-tested support to ensure stable and affordable housing for every resident.
Affordable Healthcare & Regulatory Reform: Target crushing healthcare costs through immediate regulatory reform and mandatory cost transparency to ensure quality healthcare is affordable and accessible to all Ward 5 families, despite the Ward’s numerous medical facilities.
"Ward 5 needs a Councilmember who knows how to manage complex budgets, enforce accountability, and has a proven record of turning strategy into practical, life-changing results," said Jeffrey Kihien. "I am committed to bringing my global business acumen and deep local dedication to ensure that Ward 5 is a safe, prosperous, and affordable place for all of us."
Contact:
Avi Sarkar
info@jeffward.com
