She was then reelected to the council in 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996. Jarvis sought reelection again in 2000, but she was defeated in the Democratic primary by Adrian Fenty who also holds degrees from Oberlin and Howard University.
Jarvis was reelected to the council multiple times: in 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996. She sought reelection again in 2000 but lost to Adrian Fenty; both had degrees from Oberlin and Howard University.