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Mark Jones (Missouri)
Mark Jones was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fox Board of Education in Missouri. Jones lost the general election on April 7, 2015.
Jones previously ran unsuccessfully for an at-large seat on the board in 2013 and 2014.
Biography
Mark Jones is a resident of Jefferson County, Mo. Jones graduated from Fox Senior High School before earning his associate degree in biblical studies from Christ to the World Bible College at St. Louis and his chancellor's certificates in web design and web development from the University of Missouri at St. Louis. He also attended St. Louis Community College at Meramec, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, American Sentinel University and the New Horizons Computer Learning Center.[1]
Jones served in the United States Army Reserve from 1986 to 1995. He is employed as a senior consultant with Intervolve, Inc. and also operates his own business, Jones Creative.[2]
Elections
2015
- See also: Fox C-6 School District elections (2015)
The election in Fox featured two of the seven seats on the board up for general election on April 7, 2015. Incumbent David Palmer ran for re-election against challengers Robin Hanson, Chris Hastings, Mark Jones, Drew Kriese and Sherry Poppen for the two at-large seats. Hastings and Poppen defeated the other four candidates to win the election.
Results
| Fox C-6 School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Sherry Poppen |
22.9% | 1,518 | |
| Nonpartisan | Chris Hastings |
21.2% | 1,402 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Jones | 19.8% | 1,311 | |
| Nonpartisan | Robin Hanson | 13.5% | 895 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Palmer Incumbent | 12.6% | 837 | |
| Nonpartisan | Drew Kriese | 9.4% | 621 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.5% | 34 | |
| Total Votes | 6,618 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Election Board, "Election Summary Report," accessed June 9, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Jones reported no contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission during the election.[3]
Endorsements
Jones received endorsements from state Sen. Paul Wieland (R-22) and state Reps. John McCaherty (R-97), Rob Vescovo (R-112) and Dan Shaul (R-113). He also received endorsements from Jefferson County Executive Ken Waller, Jefferson County Council District 2 member Renee Reuter and Arnold Mayor Ron Counts.[4]
2014
- See also: Fox C-6 School District elections (2014)
Jones ran against incumbent John Laughlin and fellow challengers Chris Hastings, Dawn Mullins, Vernon Sullivan and write-in candidate Robert Gruenewald in the general election on April 8, 2014. Laughlin, Mullins and Sullivan won the three at-large seats.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Dawn Mullins |
23.8% | 2,588 | |
| Nonpartisan | Vernon Sullivan |
22.1% | 2,404 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Laughlin Incumbent |
20.2% | 2,190 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Jones | 17.1% | 1,861 | |
| Nonpartisan | Chris Hastings | 16.4% | 1,778 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 43 | |
| Total Votes | 10,864 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Election Board, "April 8, 2014 General Municipal Election," accessed February 25, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Jones did not report any campaign contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission.[5]
Endorsements
Jones received endorsements from state Rep. John McCaherty (R-97), state Rep. Paul Wieland (R-112), Jefferson County Council member Bob Boyer, Jefferson County Council member Renee Reuter and Jefferson County Executive Ken Waller.[6]
2013
| Fox C-6 School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Dan Kroupa |
29.8% | 2,776 | |
| Nonpartisan | Steve Holloway |
24% | 2,236 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ruth Ann Newman Incumbent | 16.8% | 1,564 | |
| Nonpartisan | Pete Nicholas Incumbent | 13% | 1,209 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Jones | 11.9% | 1,108 | |
| Nonpartisan | Anthony Thebeau | 4.7% | 435 | |
| Total Votes | 9,328 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Election Board, "April 2, 2013 General Municipal Election Results," accessed February 12, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2015
Jones completed a voter guide profile for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
| “ | What are your top priorities for the district?
1. Put our kids first: what's best for our children MUST be the driving force in all decisions made in the district. Improve needed resources in classrooms. Attract/retain the best talent. 2. Protect your tax dollars: public trust must be restored through wise decisions, high integrity and transparency. 3. Produce college and career-ready graduates. Why are you qualified to serve in this office? I grew up in and graduated from the district. I am acquainted with the current issues, strengths and needs. I am not a newcomer. I have years of technical and business experience, dealing with multi-million dollar projects. I will work WITH the board to move us forward. I am honest, trustworthy and passionate about providing the best education possible for our children.[7] |
” |
| —Mark Jones (2015)[8] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Fox C-6 School District, Missouri
- Fox C-6 School District elections (2014)
- Fox C-6 School District elections (2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Leader Publications, "Six hopefuls crowd race for two seats," July 23, 2013
- ↑ Missouri for Jones, "Who Am I?" accessed March 16, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidates By Election Search," accessed March 26, 2015
- ↑ Missouri for Jones, "Endorsements," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidate Information," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri for Jones, "Index," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Voters Guide," accessed April 4, 2015
| 2015 Fox C-6 School District Elections | |
| Jefferson County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 7, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, David Palmer • Robin Hanson • Chris Hastings • Mark Jones • Drew Kriese • Sherry Poppen |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
| 2014 Fox C-6 School District Elections | |
| Jefferson County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 8, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, John Laughlin • Chris Hastings • Mark Jones • Dawn Mullins • Vernon Sullivan |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
