Aisia Jones

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Aisia Jones

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Last election

November 2, 2021

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Cleveland, Ohio

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Aisia Jones ran for election to the Cleveland City Council to represent Ward 8 in Ohio. She lost in the general election on November 2, 2021.

Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Aisia Jones was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned an associate degree. Jones' career experience includes working as a community organizer. She has been affiliated with Black Lives Matter Cleveland.

Elections

2021

See also: City elections in Cleveland, Ohio (2021)

General election

General election for Cleveland City Council Ward 8

Incumbent Michael Polensek defeated Aisia Jones in the general election for Cleveland City Council Ward 8 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Polensek (Nonpartisan)	77.4	2,892
		Aisia Jones (Nonpartisan)	22.6	844

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,736
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Cleveland City Council Ward 8

Incumbent Michael Polensek and Aisia Jones defeated Donald Boyd in the primary for Cleveland City Council Ward 8 on September 14, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Polensek (Nonpartisan)	76.7	1,944
✔		Aisia Jones (Nonpartisan)	17.1	433
		Donald Boyd (Nonpartisan)	6.2	157

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,534
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Aisia Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jones' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Aisia Jones, a Cleveland native, is an activist, organizer, public speaker, and a fluid Artist. Her experience with community and grassroots organizing has inspired her to look deeper within her homegrown community as a candidate for City Council, Ward 8.

Mrs. Jones’ mission is to spread the message of self-confidence, community awareness, and better ways for all to sustain equity and equality. Aisia believes through positive community relationships and partnerships real change will take place. As a proud graduate of Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland, Class 35, she has been able to connect to more Cleveland neighborhoods and communities.

Aisia is a former co-host of Our Voices Today on WOVU 95.9 FM. She has hosted events for local community centers and organizations. As an organizer for Black Lives Matter Cleveland, Aisia was a part of the leadership team that coordinated the protest against the Presidential Debate held in Cleveland in September 2020. As a change agent, her mission has been and is not to only invoke change, but to be the change needed in Cleveland.

Aisia is proudly supported by her husband, Demarco and their two sons, Sean and Saleem. She prides herself not only for the work that she does, but also for how devoted she is to her family.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Jones will lead City Council on passing legislation that will bring job opportunities and training directly to Ward 8.
• Jones will support a co-responder model regarding public safety that would give options for emergency situations to dispatch the proper department to come and assist residents, whether it be Fire, Police, EMS or Mental Health.
• Jones will work for transparency and accountability at City Hall, which will include enacting public comment for all Cleveland residents.

Community Question Featured local question

Do you think the downtown area is healthy? What is your definition of a healthy downtown? What changes, if any, would you like to make?

I do not think downtown is healthy for ALL Clevelanders. My definition of a healthy downtown is that of strong diversity represented within the businesses and recreation and that is a welcoming environment for all different economic backgrounds. A healthy downtown should be a hub for connecting neighborhoods all over Cleveland. Changes I’d like to make is to have more open restrooms outside of businesses, create a food truck hub and have mobile social services areas where people can get better access to resources.

Community Question Featured local question

If you were to receive a $1 million grant for Cleveland, how would you use it?

If I were to receive a $1 million dollar grant for Cleveland. I would use it for the homeowners facing foreclosure. Although $1 million dollars would not be enough, I would use it for the aforementioned reason as we’re currently facing a housing crisis here in the United States and Cleveland. We need to take preventive measures to ensure the safety and security of our homeowner communities.

Community Question Featured local question

What do you think about the city's current approach to public safety? Would you take any different positions?

The city’s current approach to public safety is misguided and dangerous. They’re approach is more police and more tactical equipment while never addressing the causative factors of crime. I would most definitely take different positions for a new approach to public safety. I would encourage and support a co-responder model of public safety,(to include mental health crisis specialists, code enforcement and conflict mediation) the approach will be more wholistic and increase community engagement as it pertains the safety of the community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Aisia Jones is deeply committed to fighting for solutions for causes such as social and racial justice, housing rights, job opportunities, and mental health services. Her platform includes issues such as community revitalization, public health, public safety, and transparency within local government.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The qualities this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state and legal system is that of supporting and pushing legislation that will directly impact those within the jurisdiction.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristics or principles an elected official should possess are accountability , transparency, integrity and an elected official must have great interpersonal skills.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remember was the attacks on 9/11 . I was 11 years old and remember being confused and scared.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Eye on it by PartyNextDoor

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

I believe that more people should be aware of the CDBG funding that’s allotted to each ward for various reasons that will benefit the residents.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I believe having experience with project management, leadership, knowledge of state and local policies. Skills that would be most helpful would include interpersonal skills, money management, relational organizing skills and active listening skills.

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