Senator kenneth wayne jones biography

American businessman and Democratic politician

For the American LGBT rights activist, see Ken Jones (activist).

Kenneth Wayne Jones (born February 3, ) is an American businessman and Democratic politician.

He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate from to , and an Alderman of Canton, Mississippi, from to

Biography

Kenneth Wayne Jones was born on February 3, , in Canton, Mississippi.^[1] He graduated from Canton High School, Jackson State University, and Millsaps College.^[1] He joined the United States Army Reserve, where he served for 24 years before retiring as a Sergeant First Class.^[2] Before entering politics, Jones worked as a violence prevention counselor at Tougaloo College.^[3]

Political career

In May , Jones was elected to serve as an alderman of Canton, Mississippi.^[3] He served in the office of alderman for twelve years.^[2]

In , Jones was elected unopposed as a Democrat to