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Don Jones (Alaska)
Don Jones was a nonpartisan candidate for District 5, Seat I representative on the Anchorage Assembly in Alaska. Jones was defeated in the general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Jones served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Jones' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Military and veterans
- Excerpt: "As your Assemblyman, I'll propose a military and veterans affairs committee so the Assembly can address the tough issues facing our troops here at home."
Crime
- Excerpt: "As a member of the Assembly, I’ll work to enact policies that focus on increasing community policing, enhance the work of our law enforcement officials, and bring safety back to our streets and neighborhoods."
City budget
- Excerpt: "As your Assemblyman, I’ll focus on keeping taxes as low as possible so we can focus on boosting our economy and making Anchorage an affordable place to live and work."
Road safety
- Excerpt: "When our sidewalks are covered with snow and pedestrians are forced to walk in the street, it creates a hazard for everyone. We need to reassess the way we plow our streets and as your Assemblyman, I’ll work to do just that."
Elections
2017
The city of Anchorage, Alaska, held elections for city council on April 4, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 10, 2017. Six of the 11 city council seats were up for election.[2] Incumbent Pete Petersen defeated Don Jones in the Anchorage Assembly, District 5-Seat I general election.[3]
| Anchorage Assembly, District 5, Seat I General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Pete Petersen Incumbent |
56.73% | 4,279 |
| Don Jones | 42.57% | 3,211 |
| Write-in votes | 0.7% | 53 |
| Total Votes | 7,543 | |
| Source: Municipality of Anchorage, "Municipal Election Official Results," April 18, 2017 | ||
See also
| Anchorage, Alaska | Alaska | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
- Anchorage Assembly
- Campaign website
- Social media
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