Herbert Jones Jr.
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Herbert Jones Jr. (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 3. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Herbert Jones Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. 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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Universal Single Payer Healthcare insurance, Universal PreK education, Reform state income tax structure so that the first $60K of earned income is exempt from state income taxes.
Presumptive cancer legislation for firefighters and first responders. As a veteran with two combat tours, my soldiers and I lived and worked around burn pits. I knew that this would be a problem at some point for the long term health of the service members and civilians living on Joint Base Balad. I also knew that the USG would initially push back on this just like Agent Orange in Vietnam. Firefighters are 80% more likely than the general population to develop cancer as a part of what they do every day, 14% greater risk of dying from occupational cancer, and that government and Workers Compensation language would place the burden of proof on the firefighter. This is an inherent occupational hazard that should be covered under Workers Compensation without the arduous burden of proof requirement.
My parents. They excelled in spite of the hardships that they faced and set the example for continuing to work hard and letting no one stop you from reaching your goals.
Listening, empathy, determination
I am a consensus builder. I have a proven record of bringing diverse people together to work toward and achieve common goals. I have done this my entire adult life and will continue to do this as state senator.
Making life better for constituents via commonsense legislation
A true public servant who put people first, believed in doing things the right way, and made life better for all Virginians.
Assassination of John Kennedy, 5 years old.
Shining shoes at the Roanoke Country Club; 3 years
The Autobiography of Malcolm X. It's a blue print of how one can evolve by continuously being curious, examining situations and asking questions.
Yard work, read, relax, workout in my basement
Patience; dealing with people who do not have my best interests in mind and are trying to undermine my efforts.
both chambers have similar functions. The House - by design - should reflect more grassroots sentiments; the Senate is more strategic in it's focus but encompasses the sentiments of the House. Both must come together to address the needs of its citizens.
It's helpful but not a requirement. People who have no political experience often bring a fresh perspective to how to address many of the issues facing their constituents.
Universal healthcare, Universal PreK education, Reform state income tax structure, Renewable energy initiatives, ERA
Working together to address the needs of Virginians. One of collaboration and discussion; respectful interaction.
Absolutely. It is difficult to get anything accomplished alone. Almost any success takes a group of people working together in a collaborative manner to move forward. Understanding your colleagues is helpful to gain their perspective.
Impartial, non-partisan process with commonsense contiguous localities.
Dr. Ferguson Reid, House of Delegates, in office 1968 - 1975
Firefighters having to file for bankruptcy as a result of cancer treatment.
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