Tishaura Jones

American politician

Tishaura Oneda Jones (/tɪʃɑːrʌ/ tish-ARE; 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
Jones speaking at a New America forum, wearing a tweed coat and a pearl necklace
47th Mayor of St. Louis
Assumed office
April 20, 2021
Preceded byLyda Krewson
Treasurer of St. Louis
In office
January 1, 2013 – April 20, 2021
Preceded byLarry Williams
Succeeded byAdam Layne[1]
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
January 2009 – January 2013
Preceded byRobin Wright-Jones
Succeeded byBryan Spencer
Personal details
Born
Tishaura Oneda Jones

(1972-03-10) March 10, 1972 (age 52)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
EducationHampton University (BS)
Saint Louis University (MHA)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

References

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  1. 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.