Tishaura Jones
| Tishaura Jones | |
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| Treasurer of St. Louis, Missouri | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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March 10, 1972 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Alma mater |
Hampton University Saint Louis University School of Public Health |
Tishaura Jones (born March 10, 1972) is the Treasurer of the City of St. Louis, Missouri. She served as a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the years 2008 to 2012, representing the 63rd District.
Tishaura Jones is the daughter of former St. Louis City Comptroller Virvus Jones. After graduating from Affton High School in 1990, she attended Hampton University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Finance in 1994. In 2001, Jones earned a Master's degree in Health administration from Saint Louis University School of Public Health.
Jones' political career began in 2002, when she was appointed Democratic committeewoman of the 8th Ward for the city of St. Louis. Since 2004, Jones has served as Sergeant-at-Arms for the St. Louis City Central Democratic Committee.
Jones was first elected to the Missouri House in November 2008, when she defeated Independent candidate Nels Williams, 85.4% to 14.6%; there was no Republican challenger for the seat. Jones ran unopposed in 2010, to win her second term. She made Missouri political history in November 2010, by becoming the first black woman elected to serve as the House Assistant Minority floor leader.
In the House, she served on several committees, including Elementary and Secondary Education, Health Insurance, and the Special Standing Committee on Election Contests.
When not involved with her legislative duties, Jones was the Vice-President of Public Finance at Blaylock Robert Van, LLC.
In 2012, Jones ran for the position of Treasurer of the City of St. Louis. In August, during the campaign, she said that her first step would be to bring in a private auditing firm, calling to get rid of the "ghost workers" and a "total house cleaning". In November 2012, she won the general election, with 78% of the vote.
Within her first month, Jones relieved five employees, based on the outside auditing being done. One of the employees relieved was Fred W. Robinson, who the FBI labeled a "ghost employee", who was convicted of wire fraud charges and submitting false time sheets, and sentenced to two years in prison.
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