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Jones, Jewell (D)

Office: N690 HOB Term: 3rd Phone: (517) 373-0849 Email: JewellJones@house.mi.gov Home Address: 4014 Farnum, Inkster, MI 48141 Website: http://housedems.com/state-rep-jewell-jones Seat Number: 83

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Jewell Jones became the youngest Inkster City Council-member in 2015 at the age of 20. His term would end in 2019. In 2014, Jones worked as a field organizer for the David Knezek for State Senate campaign.

A second term was secured by Jones in 2018 when easily defeated Randy W. WALKER in the primary 62.2% to 37.7%.  In the general, he defeated GOP nominee James TOWNSEND 66.8% to 33.1%. 

Jones secured his third term in the House in August 2020 when he ran unopposed in the primary.  He secured 65.2% of the vote in the November general election, again defeating Townsend.  

The 11th district has a partisan Democratic base of 68 percent according to calculations by Target Insyght.  

To read MIRS biography of Rep. Jones, click here.

EDUCATION

He is attending the University of Michigan-Dearborn and is in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

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 HB 4108  - CRIMES, Prostitution, Modifies references to prostitute and prostitution in the human trafficking notification act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4112'21
(Status: 02/03/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4203  - TRANSPORTATION, School Vehicles, This bill requires a school bus to have a sticker that reads “An unauthorized person attempting to board or boarding this school bus is subject to citation for civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.”
(Status: 06/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4999  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing, This bill prohibits the use of juvenile convictions to enhance adult sentences. This prohibition is retroactive.
(Status: 06/15/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY)

 HR 0051  - A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Defense to strengthen policies to prevent and respond to sexual assault and harassment in the military., A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Defense to strengthen policies to prevent and respond to sexual assault and harassment in the military.
(Status: 03/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HR 0141  - Urban Beekeeping Day , A resolution to declare July 19, 2021, as Urban Beekeeping Day in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 07/21/2021 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

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Rep. Jones Remains Jailed After Judge Denies Release Request (10-15-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (10-13-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (09-29-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (09-28-2021)

Jones To Undergo Mental Health Evaluation; Supporters Vouch For His Character (09-17-2021)

Wentworth Yanks Jones From Committees After New Felony Charges (09-16-2021)

Jones Facing New Charges After Bringing Handcuff Key To Jail (09-15-2021)

Jones Gets Jail For 3rd Bond Violation (09-14-2021)

Jones Accused Of Trying To Cheat Alcohol Monitor; Facing Bond Revocation (09-08-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (08-30-2021)

Jewell Jones Under New Heat For $221 Strip Club Campaign Expense (07-26-2021)

Judge Orders Rep. Jones To Pay $1,000 Fine For Bond Violation (07-23-2021)

Troopers Question Whether MSP Wanted Jones' Incident Kept 'Under Wraps' (07-21-2021)

Rep. Jones Faces 2nd Bond Violation Allegation (07-20-2021)

Whitmer's Veto Of Tax Break Draws Angry Response From Lawmakers (07-14-2021)

New Law Lets Motown Transit Police Clear Tracks For Q-Line (07-01-2021)

Here's What Jones Posted After His Felony Case Moved To Circuit Court (06-30-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (06-28-2021)

Livingston Co. Prosecutor Wants Rep. Jones Held In Contempt (06-24-2021)

Judge Tells Jones: It's Time You Start Taking Drug Testing Seriously (06-24-2021)

House Votes To Move Court Of Claims To Circuit Courts (06-24-2021)

House Wants Binding Arbitration For County Corrections Officers (06-24-2021)

Rep. Jewell Jones Votes No On OWI Arrest Legislation (06-17-2021)

House Gives Thumbs Up To Cancer Clinic CON Bill (06-10-2021)

Lawmakers Extend Midtown Development Credit A Day Before Expiration (06-09-2021)

House Approves Ethics Package Including Closed Review Panel (06-09-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (05-20-2021)

Rep. Posthumus Apologizes After OWI Arrest (05-03-2021)

What Will Trump Be Up To In Michigan's Gov Race? (05-03-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (04-27-2021)

Carter Shares Perspective Of Jones Arrest (04-26-2021)

Jones, Passenger Found Pants Down; Police Video Show Physical Fight (04-23-2021)

Report: Jones Used Gov's Name During Alleged Drunken Driving Incident (04-22-2021)

45% Recycling Goal By '32 Supported By Full House (04-22-2021)

Michigan-Only Gas Cans Gets Bipartisan House Support (04-20-2021)

Prosecution: Police Had To Taser, Pepper Spray Jones For Compliance (04-16-2021)

Stun Guns Could Be New Option For Self Defense (04-14-2021)

Police Scanner Chatter Gives Some Details On Jones' Incident (04-08-2021)

State Rep Arrested In Connection With Crash (04-07-2021)

House Supports Posting Employee List By Position, Salary Online (03-25-2021)

Smile, You're On School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras (03-16-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (02-25-2021)

Wouldn't It Be Nice If We Could . . . Wait Until Age 18 (02-12-2021)

More Than 1,000 Michigan Guard Members Remain in D.C. (02-02-2021)

No House Freshman Chairs; First Time Since '09 (01-21-2021)

House Gets A Little Older; Jones Still Waiting For Someone To Take His Title (01-08-2021)

Bits And Tidbits (12-11-2020)

Lions' Firing Of Coach, GM Has Bipartisan Support (12-04-2020)