Legislator Details


Hayes Jones
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
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Birth
Date: 8/4/1938
City: Starkville, MS
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Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married; children: 2

Number of Children: 2

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Occupation: secondary teacher
Race: African American or Negro or Black

Education:
attended Pontiac High School; graduated from Eastern Michigan University, 1961; honorary doctorate from Eastern for his contributions to business, education and athletics.

Biographical Sketch:
Became deputy director of the Oakland County Dept. of Community and Economic Development. In 2007 he became the General Manager of SMART [Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation]

Notable Facts:
Broke track records as a high school athlete. Gold medal 1959 Pan American Games. He was member of the 1960 and 1964 Olympic track team, won a Bronze medal, 1960; donated his 1964 gold medal in the 110 meter high hurdles to the youth of Pontiac.

Sessions Served:

Ninety-Third Legislature, 2005-2006
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
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City of Residence: Pontiac
County of Residence Oakland
District: 29
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Date Elected: 11/6/2006
Date Sworn In: 11/22/2006
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Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Election
End of Term Status: Departed

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Notes: Elected on 11/6/2006 to succeed Clarence Phillips and finish his term.

Bibliography:

EMU Press Release 10/13/2004
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