Tishaura Jones
American politician
Tishaura Oneda Jones (/tɪʃɑːrʌ/ tish-ARE-ə; born March 10, 1972) is an American politician. She is the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri since 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Jones was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2008, serving until 2013. She was Treasurer of St. Louis from 2013 to 2021.
Tishaura Jones | |
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47th Mayor of St. Louis | |
Assumed office April 20, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Lyda Krewson |
Treasurer of St. Louis | |
In office January 1, 2013 – April 20, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Larry Williams |
Succeeded by | Adam Layne[1] |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
In office January 2009 – January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Robin Wright-Jones |
Succeeded by | Bryan Spencer |
Personal details | |
Born | Tishaura Oneda Jones March 10, 1972 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 1 |
Education | Hampton University (BS) Saint Louis University (MHA) |
Website | Official website Campaign website |
References
change- ↑ Millitzer, Joe (April 15, 2021). "Mayor-elect Jones names former Police Chief Isom as interim Public Safety Director". KTVI. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.