Valerie Jones

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Valerie Jones

Sedalia Town Council

Tenure

Present officeholder

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

Bennett College

Personal

Birthplace

Snow Hill, N.C.

Religion

Christian

Valerie Jones is a member of the Sedalia Town Council in North Carolina.

Jones ran for re-election to the Sedalia Town Council in North Carolina. Jones won in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Valerie Jones was born in Snow Hill, North Carolina. She received a bachelor's degree from Bennett College in 1993. Jones began serving as the Town of Sedalia finance officer in 2006. Her professional experience includes working in biochemistry. Jones has been associated with the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials, the North Carolina Black Alliance, and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Sedalia, North Carolina (2019)

General election

General election for Sedalia Town Council (2 seats)

Incumbent Howard Morgan and incumbent Valerie Jones defeated Serita Faison in the general election for Sedalia Town Council on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Howard Morgan (Nonpartisan)	41.4	75
✔		Valerie Jones (Nonpartisan)	30.4	55
	Submit photo	Serita Faison (Nonpartisan)	26.0	47
		Other/Write-in votes	2.2	4

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 181 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Valerie Jones 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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Quality Control Group Lead in Biochemistry at Biomerieux, INC in Durham NC. I have lived in Sedalia NC for 16 years. I am the current Mayor Pro Tem For the Town of Sedalia. I have served on the Sedalia Town Council for 12 years. I have a 25 year old daughter that attended Sedalia Elementary, Eastern Guilford Middle School, The Middle College at Bennett, University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the Aveda Insitute. She is currently the owner of Beauty by CDM a hair salon in Charlotte. I am an active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

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?

• I stand and advocate for controlled growth within the Town of Sedalia
• I am an advocate for city water for future business on HWY 70 through Sedalia
• I want to maintain the Bed Room Community feel of Sedalia

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about keeping Sedalia a quaint community with controlled growth. I want to see businesses come in along the HWY 70 corridor but I want the Town to control what type of businesses. I want the town to get CBDG grants to help the citizens of Sedalia repair their homes to livable conditions. I am an advocate of promoting the sale of the many acres of land in Sedalia for homes and certain businesses. I want to aid in increasing council meeting attendance and create harmony among our citizes.

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

Municipal government is the first line of defense for citizens. Municipal officials are the ones who actually get to know the citizens and what they need and want. We deal with them on a day to day basis and live in their neighborhoods. We are them and know both sides of the fence.

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

Katie Dorsett. She was a powerful Senator and once meeting her I wanted to be just like her. She is an intelligent woman representative and did great work for our citizens.

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

Integrity!

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

I have a great work ethic. I have integrity and I fight for the citizens of Sedalia!

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

A passion for the people they are serving.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave a legacy in the Town of Sedalia of a Senior Living Center. I want a place where the older residents can live and not have to worry about home repairs and cutting grass. A place where they can live out their golden years in happiness and peace!

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

I was the first person in my family to go to college and to graduate. 23

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

Technologist trainee at Roche Biomedical. One year before moving to another company

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Color Purple! This book represents struggle and overcoming!

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

Olivia Pope!

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

I'm still Standing, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

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

Getting ahead in the work world. I am a qualified manager of clinical, manufacturing and pharmaceutical laboratories and for some reason it is so hard to get the recognition I deserve!

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

There is great responsibility in municipal government. We have to be fiscally responsible with town money, we have to follow General Statues. It really is a lot of hard work behind the scenes that people don't see.

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

It is beneficial but not necessary. The UNC School of Government offers lots of classes to help you learn the job.

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

Being honest and truthful and having a sense of leadership. Being willing to work hard.

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