City of Los Banos

Biography

Experience

Mayor Jones is serving his first term as Mayor of Los Banos, having been sworn into office on November 27, 2006. He previously served six years as a City Council Member, his first term from 1996-2000 and his second term 2004-2006 until he was elected Mayor. He has been a resident of Los Banos for the past 17 years.

Mayor Jones is a teacher with the Los Banos Unified School District where he has taught History and Math for the past 16 years. He also coached football and track.

Education

He earned a B.A. degree in Sociology with a minor in History and English from California State University, Bakersfield in 1975, where he earned a lifetime teaching credential. After graduating from Caver High School in Midland, Texas in 1966, he joined the US Army where he served three years, completing two tours of duty in Vietnam. After his military service was completed, he attended Prairie View A&M University in Hempstead, Texas from 1969-1970.

Recognition/Service

Who’s Who in Teaching
Top Vote-Getter – 1996 Los Banos City Council Race
Volunteer for Storm Help – City of Los Banos 1998
Appreciation Award – Salvation Army
Los Banos Summer Youth Drop-in Center Volunteer
Cultural Homestay International Recognition
Active Member and Deacon – New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church
Member of Merced County Association of Government (MCAG)
Member of Central California Mayor’s Board
Member of Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)

Mayor Jones is married to Mrs. Cherly Jones and has seven children and nine Grandchildren.

“I believe that with the support of Los Banos citizens, our city will continue to set the standard for the Central Valley”