Tishaura Jones

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Tishaura Jones
Jones speaking at a New America forum, wearing a tweed coat and a pearl necklace
47th Mayor of St. Louis
Assumed office
April 20, 2021
Preceded byLyda Krewson
Treasurer of St. Louis
In office
January 1, 2013 – April 20, 2021
Preceded byLarry Williams
Succeeded byAdam Layne[1]
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
January 2009 – January 2013
Preceded byRobin Wright-Jones
Succeeded byBryan Spencer
Personal details
Born
Tishaura Oneda Jones

(1972-03-10) March 10, 1972 (age 52)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
EducationHampton University (BS)
Saint Louis University (MHA)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Tishaura Oneda Jones (/tɪʃɑːrʌ/ tish-ARE; born March 10, 1972) is an American politician. She is the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri since 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Jones was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2008, serving until 2013. She was Treasurer of St. Louis from 2013 to 2021.

References[change | change source]

  1. Millitzer, Joe (April 15, 2021). "Mayor-elect Jones names former Police Chief Isom as interim Public Safety Director". KTVI. Retrieved April 15, 2021.