Background
Jones, John O. was born on October 8, 1940 in Broughton, Illinois, United States.
Jones, John O. was born on October 8, 1940 in Broughton, Illinois, United States.
Jones previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995 to 2002. In 2012, O. Jones' 54th district was redrawn and, in places, combined with Republican State Senator Kyle McCarter's 51st district to create the new 54th district. John. O. Jones proclaimed his retirement after failing to receive the 2,000 signatures needed for the Republican primary ballot.
After considering running as an independent candidate, he told the Centralia Sentinel that he would instead retire from the state Senate, stating he felt that was best for the party and for the people. Committees on Licensed Activities (Minority Spokesperson). Agriculture and Conservation.
Commerce and Economic Development. Judiciary Criminal Law. State Government and Veterans AffairsServed on the Bluford Grade School Board for eight years, including four years as President.
Born in Broughton, Illinois. Graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1958. Veteran-U.S. Air Force, 1959-1963.
Jones was lead sponsor of landmark senior citizen prescription assistance legislation that expanded the Circuit Breaker program by increasing the income eligibility requirements. Member of Woodlands Task Force which protected landowners from skyrocketing property taxes on vacant woodland, grassland and wetlands. Sponsored education reform bill creating a base level funding for each student.
Sponsored comprehensive legislation to revitalize the coal industry in Illinois and he has been a strong advocate for township government, school construction funding and ethanol promotion. Member of the North East Water District Board for 10 years. Member of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Mt.
Vernon Christian Church.
Married Mimi Jones; 2 children.