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Michael has a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, a master's degree in divinity from Virginia Union University, and a PhD in ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary. He lives in Richmond with his wife and three children.

Michael is a minister at the Village of Faith.

Michael Jones is currently the state delegate representing district 9. He was first elected in 2016 and has been in office for two terms. He is also president of the Richmond City Council and chair of the finance committee. He previously ran for state delegate to represent district 69 in 2021 but did not win.

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Wants to provide incentives for individuals and businesses to switch to renewable energy sources.

- Wants to provide incentives for individuals and businesses to switch to renewable energy sources.
- Supports reducing carbon emissions.

Energy & the Environment

Wants more funding for affordable housing.

- Wants more funding for affordable housing.
- Supports a $15 per hour minimum wage.

Economy

Wants to raise awareness for colon cancer screening.

Supports more funding for mental healthcare.

- Wants to raise awareness for colon cancer screening.
- Supports more funding for mental healthcare.

Healthcare

Supports more funding for public schools.

- Supports more funding for public schools.

Education

Supports banning the use of flash bangs, tear gas, and rubber bullets by the police.

- Wants to reduce funding for the police.
- Supports banning the use of flash bangs, tear gas, and rubber bullets by the police.

Public Safety

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Michael Jones

Michael lives in Richmond with his wife and three children. He has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, a Master's degree in Divinity from Virginia Union University, and a PhD in Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary.

Michael has been a Minister at the Village of Faith since 2006.

- Wants more funding for affordable housing.
- Supports a $15/hr minimum wage.

Michael lives in Richmond with his wife and three children. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, a master's degree in divinity from Virginia Union University, and a PhD in ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary.

Michael is a Minister at the Village of Faith since 2006.

Michael Jones is currently the member of the Richmond City Council representing district 9. He was first elected in 2016 and has been in office for two terms. He is also president of the Richmond City Council and chair of the finance committee. He previously ran for state delegate to represent district 69 in 2021 but did not win.

Michael is from Richmond. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, a master's degree in divinity from Virginia Union University, and a PhD in ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary.

Information on Michael Jones' professional background is not available at this time.

- Wants to provide incentives for individuals and businesses to switch to renewable energy sources. 
- Supports reducing carbon emissions.

- Wants more funding for affordable housing.

- Wants to reduce funding for the police. 
- Supports banning the use of flash bangs, tear gas, and rubber bullets by the police.

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.