Allen Jones

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Allen Jones

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

John O’Connell High School

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Birthplace

Denver, CO

Religion

Pentecostal

Profession

Activist

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Allen Jones ran for election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to represent District 5 in California. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Allen Jones was born in Denver, Colorado. He earned a high school diploma from John O'Connell High School. Jones' career experience includes working as an activist and draftsman.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in San Francisco, California (2024)

General election

General election for San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 5

Select round: Round 4 Round 3 Round 2 Round 1

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Bilal Mahmood in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Bilal Mahmood	53.0	14,741	1,981	Won (4)
		Dean Preston	47.0	13,077	638	4
		Scotty Jacobs	0.0	0	-3,707	3
		Autumn Looijen	0.0	0	0	2
	Submit photo	Allen Jones	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Bilal Mahmood	44.1	12,760	864	Won (4)
		Dean Preston	43.0	12,439	355	4
		Scotty Jacobs	12.8	3,707	818	3
		Autumn Looijen	0.0	0	-2,691	2
	Submit photo	Allen Jones	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Bilal Mahmood	40.2	11,896	56	Won (4)
		Dean Preston	40.9	12,084	72	4
		Scotty Jacobs	9.8	2,889	93	3
		Autumn Looijen	9.1	2,691	85	2
	Submit photo	Allen Jones	0.0	0	-444	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Bilal Mahmood	39.9	11,840	0	Won (4)
		Dean Preston	40.4	12,012	0	4
		Scotty Jacobs	9.4	2,796	0	3
		Autumn Looijen	8.8	2,606	0	2
	Submit photo	Allen Jones	1.5	444	0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,698
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Jones in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Allen Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. 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.

Longtime resident and activist in San Francisco.

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?

• New strategy with new first to restore world-class status.
• Lifting up from the bottom up.
• A new appreciation for our tourist industry.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Homeless, disabled and tourism.

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

I believe the local levels of government are where you best can understand the problems we face.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

God. I also had a great father.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The book title: "What is wrong with being Black"?

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

Empathy, sympathy and action that inspires.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have style and class. Style is how you treat yourself and class is how you others.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

A willingness to work with the mayor to move the city forward.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want people to be talking about my work in San Francisco 100 years from now.

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

John F. Kennedy assassination in 1963. It was years later that I understood that is why my teacher was crying on that day.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Draftsman less than a day as a high school graduate. I held that first job for two years. But the great part was the fact my high school drafting trade teacher said a week before graduation, "Allen, you will never get a drafting job." I deserved the comment and he deserved to be proven wrong.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Holy Bible. I believe the Bible is the owners manual for the body. However, after reading this great book, cover to cover, I only believe today, 3% of the Bible should be applied to daily life.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I don't deal in fiction.

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

Jesus is Love, by the Commodores.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

When people look at me with pity because I have never been able to walk.

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

The opportunity to introduce new ideas that could ignite change in more places.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. But I do believe it can be a plus.

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

Good ears.

Tell us your favorite joke.

My favorite joke is one I wrote and placed on the inside flap of my autobiography. The joke: I will come out of the closet when I am finished having sex in the closet.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

D5campaign.com

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

To gain trust is a must. And you can't accomplish that with excuses and deflection.

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