Lloyd Jones (politician) explained

Lloyd Jones
State Senate:Alaska
District:A
Term Start:1987
Term End:1992
Predecessor:Bob Ziegler
Successor:Robin L. Taylor
Birth Date: September 23, 1937
Birth Place:Elma, Washington, U.S.
Spouse:Jan Faiks
Alma Mater:University of Washington
Party:Republican

Lloyd Jones (born September 23, 1937) is an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska Senate from 1987 and 1992. He was succeeded in office by Robin L. Taylor.

Early life and education

He was born in Elma, Washington and attended J. M. Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen, Washington. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington.[1]

Career

A Republican,[2] Jones represented District A in the Alaska Senate between 1987 and 1992. Jones had previously served on the Petersburg, Alaska City Council. Jones also worked in the logging business.[3]

Personal life

Jones was married to Jan Faiks, who served in the Alaska Senate from 1982 to 1990.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Alaska Legislature. 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature: Lloyd Jones. April 10, 2017.
  2. News: Mauer. Richard. Former Young aide is indicted in lobbying scandal. April 10, 2017. Alaska Dispatch News. March 7, 2009.
  3. News: Lloyd Jones. April 10, 2017. Alaska Legislature.
  4. News: April 10, 2017. Former Alaska Senate President Jan Faiks Dies in Florida. U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. April 10, 2017.