Sam Jones (Alabama politician)
Sam Jones | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | James Buskey |
| 107th Mayor of Mobile | |
| In office September 2005 – August 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Dow |
| Succeeded by | Sandy Stimpson |
| Member of the Mobile County Commission from the 1st district | |
| In office 1987–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Wicks |
| Succeeded by | Juan Chastang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1947 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Jacksonville University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Unit | USS Forrestal (CV-59) |
Samuel Leon Jones (born April 14, 1947) is an American politician who currently represents District 99 in the Alabama House of Representatives. Jones was the first African-American mayor of Mobile, Alabama, serving from September 2005 until August 2013. He ran on a platform of safety, efficient government, historic preservation and bringing new employers to the city. He is a member of the Democratic Party.