Mayor sam jones mobile alabama biography

American politician (born 1947)

Samuel Leon Jones (born April 14, 1947) is an American politician who currently represents District 99 in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Jones was the first African-American mayor of Mobile, Alabama, serving from September 2005 until August 2013.

Mayor sam jones mobile alabama biography

He ran on a platform of safety, efficient government, historic preservation and bringing new employers to the city.^[2] He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Jones is a graduate of Central High School and attended Florida Junior College and Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida.

Career

Jones served for nine years in the U.S. Navy, where he served aboard the aircraft carrierUSS Forrestal. While there, his commanding officer was John McCain, future senator from Arizona and presidential candidate.

After leaving the navy, Jones worked as the executive director of Mobile Community Action, Inc. from 1980 until 1