Phillip Jones (politician)

Phillip Damon Jones (born September 19, 1989) is an American politician and the current mayor of Newport News, Virginia.[2] He is the 27th and youngest African-American mayor of the Virginia city.[3]

For other people with similar names, see Philip Jones (disambiguation).
Phillip Jones
Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones
27th Mayor of Newport News, Virginia
Assumed office
January 1, 2023 (2023-01-01)[lower-alpha 1]
Preceded byMcKinley L. Price
Personal details
Born (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989
Political partyDemocratic
Domestic partner(s)Jamila Wynter, M.D.
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy, Harvard University
OccupationPolitician, Consultant, Marine
Websitehttps://www.nnva.gov/1012/Phillip-D-Jones-Mayor
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service2012 - 2018 (Active), 2018 - present (Reserves)
Rank Major

Political record

Jones was elected to office on Nov 8, 2022, winning with 40% of the vote over three members of the city council.[4]

During his election, he was endorsed by Governor Terry McAuliffe and State Senator Mamie Locke. Prior to becoming mayor, Jones was a member of the Newport News planning commission for two years. He was sworn into office on January 10, 2023.[5]

Education

Jones is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He is also a graduate of Harvard University, where he received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School.[6]

Military service

Both of Jones' parents attended the United States Air Force Academy. Jones is a United States Marine Corps veteran. He served for six years as a Marine Corps infantry officer with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines. He currently serves as a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.[7]

Mayoralty

On June 1, 2023, Jones officially recognized June as Pride Month and announced the city's first Pride festival.[8]

Personal life

Jones is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (ΩΨΦ) He is engaged to Jamila Wynter, M.D.[9]

Notes
  1. Jones' term officially began on January 1 although he was not sworn in until January 10.[1]

References
  1. "Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones advocates for housing, transportation funding during White House visit". Daily Press. January 3, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  2. "Phillip Jones, Mayor". Newport News Virginia.gov. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  3. "Introducing some of America's newest mayors". Bloomberg Cities Network. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  4. "Newport News' newly elected mayor speaks 1 day after election". WVEC. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  5. "Newport News' youngest elected mayor sworn in". WVEC. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  6. "New Mayors Start Strong In Harvard Classrooms". Harvard.edu. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  7. "Mayor-elect Phillip Jones hopes to bring change, fresh perspective to Newport News". Daily Press. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  8. "NN mayor proclaims June as Pride Month; City to host first Pride festival". WTKR. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  9. "Engagement post". Instagram. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
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