1. Mr. Big.
- Author
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Thomas, Chandra R.
- Subjects
POLITICIANS ,GEORGIA state politics & government ,ELECTIONS - Abstract
The article presents information about Vernon Jones, chief executive officer (CEO) of DeKalb County, Georgia. In 2000, when Jones made his first bid for the CEO's seat, he landed critical endorsements from the county's politicians. In the elections for the post of CEO, Jones obtained 63 percent of the votes. During his 2004 bid for a second term, Jones defeated seven candidates in the elections. In 2005, Jones convinced voters to raise their property taxes for a $230 million-dollar bond referendum that would fund capital improvement projects including parks, libraries and roads. Jones has managed to make an impact in the field of politics in Georgia. INSET: Untitled.
- Published
- 2006