Dwight Clinton Jones
Rev. Dwight Clinton Jones | |
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79th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
Assumed office January 1, 2009 | |
Preceded by | L. Douglas Wilder |
Succeeded by |
Levar Stoney Elect |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 70th district | |
In office January 12, 1994 – January 1, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Lawrence D. Wilder, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Delores McQuinn |
Personal details | |
Born |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | February 3, 1948
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Dwight, Derik, Nichole |
Residence | Richmond, Virginia |
Alma mater |
Virginia Union University United Theological Seminary |
Profession | Minister |
Religion | Baptist |
Website | Mayor Dwight C. Jones |
Dwight Clinton Jones (born February 3, 1948) is the current Mayor of Richmond, Virginia. Jones took office on January 1, 2009, and he was inaugurated for his second term on January 12, 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and was elected chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia on March 15, 2014.[1]
Background and personal life
Jones was born in Philadelphia and moved to Richmond after attending Virginia Union University. He earned his Doctorate from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and his Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. He is a Baptist and currently senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of South Richmond.
Political career
Jones' first inauguration as Mayor of Richmond was held on January 10, 2009. Prior to that, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 70th District 1994–2008.[2][3] Jones also served as a member of the Richmond City School Board in 1979 and again as chairman from 1982-1985.
During Jones’ term as Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, four new schools have been constructed; Broad Rock Elementary, Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School,[4][5] and Huguenot High School which is the first high school built in the City of Richmond in 40 years.[6][7]
A new fire station was also constructed and completed in 2012. The new Fire Station 17 was the first newly constructed fire station in the City of Richmond in 18 years. It replaces a fire station that was built in 1917 and was designed for horse-drawn equipment.[8][9]
During the Jones Administration, construction of a new Richmond City Jail occurred and opened in July 2014 under capacity.[10] The new jail replaces one that was built in the 1960s, was consistently overcrowded and had significant maintenance and safety issues.[11]
Notes
- ↑ "Virginia Democrats elect Jones as new chairman". Richmond Times Dispatch. March 15, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ↑ "New Richmond mayor to take oath today". Richmond Times-Dispatch. December 31, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2009.
- ↑ "Virginia House of Delegates 2008; Delegate Dwight Clinton Jones". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved January 1, 2009.
- ↑ "Richmond opens two new schools". Richmond Times-Dispatch. January 3, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ↑ "New Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School opens". Richmond Times-Dispatch. January 6, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Construction kick-off ceremony for new Huguenot High School". WWBT NBC 12. January 26, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ↑ "New Huguenot High School Opens its Doors". WRIC ABC 8. January 5, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ↑ "New Richmond fire station proposed for part of Canoe Run Park". Richmond Times-Dispatch. February 11, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Richmond to open new fire station". Richmond Times-Dispatch. November 7, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "New Richmond jail opens with cells to spare". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 29, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
- ↑ "New Richmond jail could open in mid-June". Richmond Times-Dispatch. May 12, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
References
- Virginia House of Delegates: Bio for Dwight Clinton Jones (2008 session)
- List of mayors of Richmond, Virginia
External links
- First Baptist Church of South Richmond
- "Mayor Dwight C. Jones". City of Richmond, Virginia.
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Dwight Clinton Jones (VA) profile
- Follow the Money - Dwight C Jones
- Washington Post - Dwight C. Jones 2008 profile
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Doug Wilder |
Mayor of Richmond 2009–present |
Succeeded by Levar Stoney |