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Allen Jones

Allen Jones is running for Clarke County Commissioner, District 7.

Personal background

Allen is a volunteer for ACC Rivers Alive. In 2020, he was awarded Citizen of the Year by Keep Athens Clarke County Beautiful. Allen is an avid kayaker, mountain biker, walker, and local politics wonk.

Professional background

Allen is currently the founder of Timothy Forward, a community organization that advocates for the Timothy Road corridor area. He previously worked as a mental health professional.

Political background

Allen Jones’s campaign for Clarke County District 7 Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to provide fresh food markets to lower-income neighborhoods, improve air quality, and increase recreational opportunities. This includes walking trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes.

Supports incentivizing behavior to help the environment, such as using non-fossil fuels and reducing dependency on single occupancy automobiles.

As a citizen, he serves on the TSPLOST 2023 Advisory Committee. In this position, he advocated for additional funds to add sidewalks, paths, and other amenities on Timothy Road.

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Housing & Urban Development

Wants to help provide affordable housing.

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Public Services

Supports youth and workforce development.

Wants to increase business in Athens by “aiding minority-owned small businesses, developing a tech incubator, and drawing larger employers who can pay living wages”.

Supports programs to increase mental health, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services.

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Public Safety

Supports addressing crime through health programs.

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Taxes & Budget

As of March 23, 2022, Allen Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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