Maurice Jones
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Maurice Jones officially became Charlottesville's city manager on December 6, 2010[1]. He had been serving as the acting city manager since April 12, 2010 following the resignation of Gary O'Connell[2]. Jones was one of three finalists in a bid to become the permanent city manager[3]. His selection was a unanimous choice by City Council[4].
As part of his contract, Jones will make $170,000 a year. He is also eligible for a no-interest loan of a down payment for a home within Charlottesville city limits[1].
Biography
Jones graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's degree in communications[1]. Following a stint as a sportscaster for NBC29[5], Jones was first hired by Charlottesville in 1999 to serve as director of communications. In 2005, he stepped down to take a position at the Miller Center of Public Affairs. He returned to the city in February 2008 to become Assistant City Manager[citation needed]. He also worked for NBC29 as a sportscaster before joining city government[6]. As an interim manager, he makes $150,000 a year[5].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Web. Jones officially named city manager, Rachana Dixit, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ↑ City of Charlottesville. Office of Communications. City of Charlottesville to Name Acting City Manager During the Next City Council Meeting. City of Charlottesville. City of Charlottesville, 9 Feb. 2010. Web. 9 Feb. 2010. <http://www.charlottesville.org/>.
- ↑ Web. New C'Ville City Manager Picked, NBC 29, retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ↑ Web. More Mo: Jones in as city manager, Lisa Provence, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, December 10, 2010, retrieved December 10, 2010. Print. December 10, 2010 .
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Web. Is Jones the next city manager?, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 2, 2010, retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ↑ Spencer, Hawes. "Acting City Manager: Will "Mo Jo" have the mojo? | The Hook News Blog." The HooK - Charlottesville's weekly newspaper, news magazine. 9 Feb. 2010. Web. 11 Feb. 2010. <http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2010/2/9/will-mo-jo-have-the-mojo>.