Justin Jones (politician)

Justin Christopher Jones (born November 19, 1974) is an American attorney and politician. He is currently the Clark County Commissioner for District F since 2019 and served as a member of the Nevada Senate for the 9th district from 2012 to 2014.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Justin Jones
Member of the Clark County Commission
from District F
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded bySusan Brager
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the 9th district
In office
2012–2014
Preceded byElizabeth Halseth
Succeeded byBecky Harris
Personal details
Born
Justin Christopher Jones

(1974-11-19) November 19, 1974
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (2001–present)
Spouse(s)Megan Krausman
Children2
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Alma materBrigham Young University (B.A.)
George Washington University Law School (J.D.)
OccupationAttorney and politician
Websitehttp://www.jonesfornevada.com/

Biography

Jones was born in Granada Hills, California and grew up in California and Utah. Jones served a service mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University and his law degree from George Washington University Law School. After law school, Jones served as a law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Roger L. Hunt before going into private practice as an attorney in Las Vegas. Jones is currently a partner with the law firm of Jones Lovelock. Jones provides pro bono representation for child victims of domestic abuse and neglect through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.[2][3] Justin has also served as counsel for Save Red Rock in its lengthy fight to prevent sprawl development in Red Rock Canyon.[4] Justin has served on several community boards, including the United Way of Southern Nevada, Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada (past Chair), Nevadans for Background Checks, Battle Born Progress (past President), and Emerge Nevada.[5]

Jones is married to Las Vegas native Megan Krausman. Justin and Megan have two children, Gabby and Liam.[6]

Political career

Jones ran for the Nevada Senate in 2012. He defeated Fred Conquest in the Democratic primary in June 2012 by a margin of 82.5% to 17.5%.[7] He defeated Mari Nakashima St. Martin in the general election on November 6, 2012 by 301 votes.[8] During the 2013 legislative session, Jones served as Assistant Majority Whip, Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, and on the Judiciary and Commerce and Labor Committees.[9]

Jones was defeated by Becky Harris in 2014.[10]

Jones previously ran unsuccessfully in 2004 for the Nevada Assembly against Chad Christensen.[11]

On May 22, 2017, Jones announced that he is running as a Democratic candidate for Clark County Commission, District F in 2018.[12]

References
  1. Davidson, Michael Scott (May 22, 2017). "Save Red Rock attorney, ex-state senator to run for Clark County Commission". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  2. Jones for Nevada Official Website http://www.jonesfornevada.com/about
  3. Jones Lovelock Website http://www.joneslovelock.com
  4. Jones for Nevada Official Website http://www.jonesfornevada.com/about
  5. Jones for Nevada Official Website http://www.jonesfornevada.com/about
  6. Jones for Nevada Official Website http://www.jonesfornevada.com/about
  7. Nevada Secretary of State, State Senate Results http://www.nvsos.gov/SilverState2012pri/stateSenate.aspx
  8. Nevada Secretary of State General Election Results http://www.silverstateelection.com/NVSenate/
  9. State Senate Biography http://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Legislator/A/Senate/77th2013/9
  10. Nevada Secretary of State 2014 General Election Results http://www.nvsos.gov/silverstate2014gen/NVSenate
  11. Nevada Secretary of State General Election Results http://nvsos.gov/SOSelectionPages/results/2004General/Clark.aspx
  12. Davidson, Michael Scott (May 22, 2017). "Save Red Rock attorney, ex-state senator to run for Clark County Commission". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Political offices
Preceded by
Susan Brager		 Member of the Clark County Commission
from District F
2019–present		 Incumbent
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