Our View: It’s past time for Councilman Jones to explain himself
Until eight days ago, Stephen Jones seemed to comport himself as a model citizen. Since joining the council as its Ward 5 representative 2-1/2 years ago, he’s acted in that role with what’s appeared to be unflappable integrity. He’s often been an independent swing vote, and he’s never been one to shy away from explaining his positions or accepting accountability for his decisions.
City releases video of councilman implicated in Bargain Hunt embezzlement
Columbus Councilman Stephen Jones improperly obtained hundreds’ of dollars worth of merchandise in less than three weeks from the Bargain Hunt on Highway 45, according to store records and surveillance footage.
Councilman Jones implicated as beneficiary in Bargain Hunt embezzlement case
Columbus police are investigating an alleged embezzlement that involves a city councilman and his wife.
Jones criticizes Community Outreach head
Columbus’ homelessness issues might be made better with the right person in place to manage the city’s input on the problem, Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones said.
Challenge to councilman’s residence falls flat
The Columbus municipal Democratic executive committee dismissed a complaint against incumbent Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones after the complainant, Gary Jefferson, failed to arrive in time for a Friday evening hearing.
Photo: Jones sworn in
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith administers the oath of office to newly-elected Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones.
After council win, Jones leaving school board
The Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees is about to have another seat open.
Jones wins Ward 5 by six votes
Stephen Jones beat Marthalie Porter by six votes in Tuesday’s runoff election to determine who will represent Ward 5 on the Columbus City Council.