Mia Jones
| Mia Jones | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida A&M University (1991) | |
| Master's | Florida A&M University (1992) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 26, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Religion | Bethel Baptist Institutional Church | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Jones served as Supervisor of Affirmative Action for Duval County Public Schools in 1995, was Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant in the Mayor's Office of Equal Employment from 1992-1995, and former Director of Minority Business Affairs for Duval County Public Schools.
She is a member of the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Healthy Start Coalition Advisory Board, and Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Issues
Jones did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Jones's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 409 - "Pub. Rec./Personal Identifying & Health Information/Public Educational Institution Employees: Provides exemption from public records requirements for personal identifying information of employees of public educational institutions in state, & spouses & children of such employees, & for personal health information of such employees, & spouses & children of such employees, held by public educational institution pursuant to employee's participation in group health insurance plan or program"
- HB 829 - "Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Sexual Violence, or Dating Violence: Requires sheriff, after sheriff or other law enforcement officer has served such injunction upon respondent, to notify petitioner within specified period that respondent has been served if petitioner has requested notification & has registered telephone number or email address with sheriff"
- HB 875 - "Landlord-Tenant Relations: Requires clerk of court to furnish certain documents & notices to certain occupants of property involved in foreclosure proceeding"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services, Ranking Minority Member | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elder & Family Services Policy | ||||
| • PreK-12 Policy | ||||
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Jones won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 14. Jones ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Jonathan William Loesche (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mia Jones Incumbent |
78.7% | 51,626 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Loesche | 21.3% | 13,948 | |
| Total Votes | 65,574 | |||
2010
Jones won re-election to the 14th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 24th primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2.[4]
2008
In 2008, Jones won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 14th District, defeating Sarah Lovett (R). Jones received 44,990 votes in the election while Lovett received 15,876 votes.[5] Jones raised $193,031 for her campaign; Lovett raised $9,746.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mia Jones (D)
|
44,990 | 73.9% | ||
| Sarah Lovett (R) | 15,876 | 26.1% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Jones is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Jones raised a total of $321,468 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 28, 2013.[7]
| Mia Jones's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 14 |  |
$93,457 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 14 | |
$34,980 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 14 | |
$193,031 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $321,468 | |||
2012
Jones won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $93,457.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mia Jones's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Democratic Party | $20,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $3,500 | |||
| Florida Dental Association | $1,000 | |||
| Hartman & Tyner | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Medical Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $93,457 | |||
| Source:[Jones Follow the Money] | ||||
2010
Jones won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $34,980.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mia Jones's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Health Care Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,000 | |||
| Hand, Christopher J | $625 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,980 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Jones won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $193,031.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mia Jones's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $4,000 | |||
| Jacksonville Greyhound Racing | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Mitigation Solutions Ltd | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $193,031 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Mia Jones News Feed
- The Orange Couch Does Mad Men: S6E12, ?The Quality of Mercy? - Raw Story
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
- The Center For Inquiry Likes Atheism's Cranky White Guy Image, So Screw You ... - Raw Story
- McConnell campaign, tea party activist publicly spar over primary challenge - Daily Caller
- Edward Snowden is no hero - Daily Caller
- Sessions takes on Rubio: 'It's not about just passing something; it's about ... - Daily Caller
- D's blast Rouson as Fla House Dem leader - Tampabay.com (blog)
- 'Snowden is not the problem' Palin says - Daily Caller
- Bill Maher: Pot legalization 'the new gay marriage,' 'the next civil rights ... - Daily Caller
- Report Card: Florida Chamber Gives Most (GOP) Legislators an 'A' - Sunshine State News
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External links
- Mia Jones' House site
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Mia Jones
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Mia Jones on Facebook
- Mia Jones on Twitter
- Mia Jones on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jones Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jones Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 14 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Jones, Mia," accessed May 28, 2013
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