Sheila Jones

Sheila Jones lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Jones' career experience includes working with Lockheed Martin Company. She attended Samuel Howard Archer High School, Clark College, and Georgia State University. Jones has served on the board of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia and as state director for Women in Government.[1][2]

Jones has been affiliated with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers AFL-CIO Local Lodge 709, the Georgia State Council of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, the Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club, the Georgia Democratic Party, the Collier Heights National Historic Community, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., NCNW, and the National Audubon Society.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Rep. Jones serves as Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus & serves on crucial committees: Appropriations Higher Education Sub-Committee, Health, Juvenile Justice &Transportation committees. Rep. Jones has served as the vice-chair of the Atlanta Delegation, vice-chair of the House Transportation Subcommittee on Rail, parliamentarian, secretary and treasurer of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and secretary of the Working Families Caucus.

Rep. Jones worked for Lockheed Martin Company, and was an active member of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers AFL-CIO Local Lodge 709 where she held several leadership positions: shop steward, grand lodge convention delegate, women’s convention delegate and bylaws committee chair. She served on the legislative committee and executive board - becoming the first female trustee for her union. She was elected legislative representative for the Georgia State Council of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (AFL-CIO). In this role, she represented more than 9,000 working men and women throughout the state - fighting for the rights of workers. She met with both state and national lawmakers to discuss issues affecting working families, such as raising the minimum wage, unemployment benefits and workers compensation. After 34 years of distinguished service, she retired from Lockheed Martin Company.

After being elected to the House, Rep. Jones was awarded Freshman Legislator of the Year by GLBC.

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 support Affordable Housing and capping the rental rates for seniors living in Senior living facilities.

I introduced HR 1502 urging the senior living industry to implement rent control measures for our seniors living in these facilities.I support improving healthcare access, which includes expanding Medicaid.

I will continue to hold town hall meetings, send out newsletters of important issues that are taking place at the state capitol.I am always accessible. I assist constituents, their family and friends who call, email, or visit me at the state capitol.

I have always (and will continue to) provide my cell number and email to everyone. I support and I've hosted the Georgia Women Veterans at the Capitol. The Governor signed my bill into law HB 373 which designates September 11 of each year as 1st Responders Appreciation Day in Georgia.

I brought money home to my district for the Darnell Senior Facility (Fulton County) and the Vinings Historic Preservation Society (Cobb County).

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I care about better education for our children, improving healthcare access, and raising the minimum wage for workers in our state.

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

Working for all the people - regardless of their party affiliation.

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

I love working with people - talking with them and listening to them.

I am focused and I am a hard worker.

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

Transparency and accessibility.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The legacy that I would like to leave is that I did something good for mankind and the state of Georgia.

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

The assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. I was 7 years old.

The assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968. I was 12 years old.

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

I had my very first job when I was in high school. During the summer, I worked as a cashier at K-mart.

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

The words to Zip-a-dee-do-dah, zip-a-dee-ay!

as song by Louis Armstrong.

(I just used that song in my post, and I have been singing it every since)

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ideal relationship would be having a Governor that works closely with both parties.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Access to affordable housing, health care access, voting.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course. It is always beneficial to work across the aisle building relationships - and building relationships within your own party.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No, there is not a legislator that I would like to model myself after. I must say that I find it encouraging to see or read about the good works that other legislators are doing.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

My greatest reward is knowing that I've made a difference in the lives of the people that I represent.

Each person has a different story - and they have all been touching.

Hearing he needs and concerns of our female veterans is touching.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I will always love the joke about Pete and Repeat that was told to me by my niece:

Pete and Repeat were in a boat. If Pete fell out who was left?

Repeat.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I would continue to work on Affordable Housing Legislation,

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have received the endorsement of the Georgia Stonewall Democrats.

I am looking to receive more endorsements.

What committees interest you?

I serve on the following committees: Appropriations - Higher Education Subcommittee, Health, Juvenile Justice, and Transportation.

I am interested in other committees in the House because those committees will hear bills that have been assigned to their committees. That is where we get a chance to hear the bills debated before the reach the floor of the House. And, the committees is a place for the public to speak for or against legislation.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We have an Ethics Department and all elected officials and individuals seeking office much adhere to their guidelines.

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