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Dwight Clinton Jones
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| 79th Mayor of Richmond | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Douglas Wilder |
| Succeeded by | Levar Stoney |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia | |
| In office March 15, 2014 – June 27, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Charniele Herring |
| Succeeded by | Susan Swecker |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 70th district |
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| In office January 12, 1994 – January 1, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Lawrence D. Wilder Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Delores McQuinn |
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Dwight Clinton Jones
February 3, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Richmond, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Virginia Union University United Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Minister |
Dwight Clinton Jones (born February 3, 1948) is an American politician and pastor. He served as the 79th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia. Mayor Jones began his first term on January 1, 2009. He was sworn in for his second term on January 12, 2013. His time as mayor ended on December 31, 2016, when Levar Stoney became the new mayor. Jones is a member of the Democratic Party. He was also chosen to lead the Democratic Party of Virginia for a time.
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About Dwight Clinton Jones
Early Life and Education
Dwight Clinton Jones was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He later moved to Richmond, Virginia. He studied at Virginia Union University, where he earned two degrees. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. Later, in 1973, he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He continued his education at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, where he earned his doctorate.
Family Life
Dwight Clinton Jones is married and has three children. Their names are Dwight, Derik, and Nichole.
His Work as a Pastor
Mr. Jones is a Baptist minister. He serves as the senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of South Richmond.
Dwight Jones's Political Journey
Serving on the School Board
Before becoming mayor, Dwight Jones was involved in local government. In 1979, he became a member of the Richmond City School Board. He later served as the chairman of the school board from 1982 to 1985.
Time in the Virginia House of Delegates
In 1993, Jones was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. This is a part-time job where people represent their local areas. He represented the 70th District, which included parts of Richmond. He served in this role from 1994 until 2008. He decided not to run for re-election that year.
Mayor of Richmond: Key Achievements
Building New Schools
Dwight Jones became Richmond's 79th mayor on January 1, 2009. During his time as mayor, four new schools were built. These included Broad Rock Elementary and Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary. A new middle school, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, was also built. One of the biggest projects was Huguenot High School. This was the first new high school built in Richmond in 40 years.
Improving City Facilities
Mayor Jones also oversaw other important public works projects. A new fire station, Fire Station 17, was finished in 2012. This was the first new fire station built in Richmond in 18 years. It replaced an old station from 1917. A new Richmond City Jail was also constructed. It opened in July 2014. The old jail, built in the 1960s, had many problems with overcrowding and maintenance. The new jail helped solve these issues.
