Jewell Jones

Jewell Jones (born April 11, 1995) is an American politician from the state of Michigan. He served on the city council of Inkster, Michigan, and was elected to represent the 11th district of the Michigan House of Representatives as the youngest representative in state history. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education Jones's parents involved him in his church and in volunteering from a young age. He became a deacon in his family church. He is a student at the University of Michigan–Dearborn, where he is pursuing a Dual-Degree in Business and Political Science. Jones campaigned for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.

Career Inkster City Council Jones was elected to the Inkster City Council at the age of 20, becoming the youngest person to ever sit on the city council. As an Inkster City Councilman, Jones focused on the city's education system. However, precinct delegates selected Jones to be the Democratic Party's nominee for the 11th district in the 2016 general election. He won, receiving 66% of the vote against Republican Party nominee Robert Pope, and became the youngest State Representative in Michigan's history.

Legal issues In 2018, Jones was pulled over for speeding, window tint, and having an obstructed license plate. He was initially cited for misdemeanor driving with open intoxicants, although officers stated that Jones and all of the passengers were sober. The charge was dismissed.

On April 6, 2021, Jones, then age 25, was arrested after his Chevy Tahoe rolled into a ditch on I-96 in Handy Township; according to prosecutors, several other motorists called to report reckless driving. Paramedics, who arrived first, observed a woman with her pants down, and Jones with his pants partially down. Police subdued Jones with a Taser and pepper spray. Authorities charged him with resisting and obstructing a police officer, drunken driving offenses, possession of a weapon under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving. After his arraignment, Jones was found to have attempted to smuggle a handcuff key into the jail. The key was attached to the bottom of his foot, with clear tape. Jones was stripped of his committee assignments in September 2021, and removed from his volunteer auxiliary role with the Inkster Police Department. A probation violation led to him spending 60 days in the Livingston County jail. In June 2022, Jones pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his probation by drinking alcohol; he apologized and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, but was permitted to serve them at a treatment facility.