Sam Jones | |
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| 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 |
| Mobile County Commissioner, District 1 | |
| In office 1987–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Wicks |
| Succeeded by | Juan Chastang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1947[1] 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.[2] He is a member of the Democratic Party.
- ^ "Jones, Samuel L." Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ "Mayor Samuel L. Jones". City of Mobile. Retrieved October 10, 2008.