Brian Jones (politician)

Brian Jones
Official portrait, 2018
Minority Leader of the California Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 5, 2022
Preceded byScott Wilk
Member of the California State Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 3, 2018
Preceded byJoel Anderson
Constituency38th district (2018–2022)
40th district (2022–present)
Member of the California State Assembly
In office
December 6, 2010 – December 5, 2016
Preceded byJoel Anderson
Succeeded byRandy Voepel
Constituency77th district (2010–2012)
71st district (2012–2016)
Personal details
Born (1968-08-09) August 9, 1968
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHeather
Children3
EducationGrossmont College
San Diego State University (BBA)

Brian W. Jones (born August 9, 1968)[1] is an American politician serving in the California State Senate. A Republican, he represents the 40th State Senatorial district, encompassing most of inland San Diego County. He previously served in the California State Assembly, representing the 71st district, also encompassing most of inland San Diego County. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a member of the Santee City Council. He is currently the highest ranking Republican in Californian government.

Early life and education

Born in Austin, Texas, Jones moved to California in 1978. Jones attended Santee Elementary, Cajon Park Middle School graduated from Santana High School[2] where he was involved in Student Government and continued his education at Grossmont College before earning a bachelor's degree in business administration from San Diego State University in 1991.[3][4]

Career

Prior to entering politics, he served as Commissioner of the Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission, President of the Kiwanis Key Club, and Secretary of San Diego 4-Wheelers, and a member of the Santee Parks and Recreation Committee.[5][6] Professionally, Jones was a manager at Domino's Pizza and a licensed real estate salesperson.[7]

Santee City Council

Jones was elected to the Santee City Council in November 2002. While on the City Council, he served as a representative on the Mission Trails Regional Park Task Force, Heartland Fire Training Authority Commission, the Santee Elementary School District Conference Committee, the Santee Library Committee, the Goodan Ranch Policy Committee, and as an alternate representative on the Metropolitan Transit Services Board. In addition, he also served on the board of directors for the East County Boys & Girls Club.[8]

As a member of the Santee City Council, Jones oversaw the planning and approval of the Santee Town Center Park[9] and YMCA Aquatic Center.[10]

California State Assembly

Jones was elected to the California State Assembly in 2010, as a representative of the 77th Assembly District, located in East San Diego County, California. He campaigned on a number of conservative issues, including private sector job creation, which he stated includes "getting government out of the way of the free enterprise market—lower taxes on individuals and corporations, and two, reducing the regulatory burden that the state government is placing on businesses that is chasing them out of the state."[11]

As a member of the Assembly, Jones has expressed support for the Second Amendment,[12] opposition to illegal immigration,[13] and a desire to see reforms aimed at curtailing the influence of public-sector labor unions. His signature piece of legislation, AB 860, would "prohibit direct political contributions by corporations and unions to political candidates" and "prohibit government employers to deduct from government worker paychecks money that is then used to engage in political activity."[14]

He testified before the State Board of Equalization in opposition to the proposed State Responsibility Fire Fee,[15] and has been a supporter of the Stop Special Interest Money initiative[6] and an effort to repeal the California DREAM Act.[16]

In 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed Jones' bill, AB 959, into law. The new law will "streamline the CalWORKs process for recipients and counties throughout California."[17]

Committee assignments

  • Vice Chair, Business, Professions, & Consumer Protection
  • Governmental Organization
  • Utilities & Commerce
  • Assembly Legislative Ethics[18]

California State Senate

In 2025, Jones announced a "Safety Before Criminal Sanctuary" bill[19] to weaken the California's Values Act (SB54) of 2017 that limits local law enforcement's cooperation with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and strengthen the trust of immigrant communities when reporting crimes.[20] Attending the press conference were Republican County Supervisor Joel Anderson, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Vista Mayor John Franklin, San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez,[21] Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco who had just announced he was running for governor[22][23] and at least three dozen protesters[24] including a speaker from the American Friends Service Committee.[25]

Personal life

Jones lives in Santee, California, with his wife Heather and their three children.[2]

Electoral history

2010

2010 California State Assembly 77th district election[26][27]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Jones 20,156 43.1
Republican Bill Wells 13,411 28.6
Republican Christine Rubin 13,265 28.3
Total votes 46,832 100.0
General election
Republican Brian Jones 82,909 62.4
Democratic Mark Hanson 43,674 32.9
Libertarian Richard Belitz 6,228 4.7
Total votes 132,811 100.0
Republican hold

2012

2012 California State Assembly 71st district election[28][29]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Jones (incumbent) 36,424 46.7
Democratic Patrick J. Hurley 23,510 30.2
Republican John McLaughlin 17,987 23.1
Total votes 77,921 100.0
General election
Republican Brian Jones (incumbent) 106,663 63.1
Democratic Patrick J. Hurley 62,330 36.9
Total votes 168,993 100.0
Republican hold

2014

2014 California State Assembly 71st district election[30][31]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Jones (incumbent) 40,326 76.1
Republican Tony Teora 12,573 23.7
Democratic Howard L. Katz (write-in) 109 0.2
Total votes 53,008 100.0
General election
Republican Brian Jones (incumbent) 64,613 70.6
Republican Tony Teora 26,935 29.4
Total votes 91,548 100.0
Republican hold

2018

2018 California State Senate 38th district election[32][33]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Jones 114,270 57.2
Democratic Jeff Griffith 79,862 40.0
Libertarian Antonio Salguero 5,576 2.8
Total votes 199,708 100.0
General election
Republican Brian Jones 187,345 53.0
Democratic Jeff Griffith 166,092 47.0
Total votes 353,437 100.0
Republican hold

2022

2022 California State Senate 40th district election[34][35]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Jones (incumbent) 113,400 54.4
Democratic Joseph C. Rocha 94,960 45.6
Total votes 208,360 100.0
General election
Republican Brian Jones (incumbent) 170,109 53.1
Democratic Joseph C. Rocha 149,948 46.9
Total votes 320,057 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

References

  1. ^ Assembly Member Brian Jones of California
  2. ^ a b "Brian Jones to Host District Office Grand Opening Open House". La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA Patch. December 12, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  3. ^ "Biography | Senator Brian Jones". sr40.senate.ca.gov. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  4. ^ "Lessons Learned at SDSU Still Aid California State Senator". business.sdsu.edu. April 30, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  5. ^ League of Women Voters – Brian W. Jones
  6. ^ a b Ken Stone & Steven Barthalow (October 25, 2011). "Assemblyman Jones: On Campaign Finance, Cap-and-Trade, Other Issues". La Mesa Patch.
  7. ^ Lessons Learned at SDSU Still Aid California State Senator. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9, 2021, from https://business.sdsu.edu/about/news/articles/2020/04/lessons-learned-at-sdsu-still-aid-california-state-senator.aspx
  8. ^ Project Vote Smart – Brian W. Jones
  9. ^ "New Sportsplex USA Opens in Santee". Scouting Santee. June 17, 2010.
  10. ^ Michele Clock (May 13, 2005). "Santee puts off decision on park". U-T San Diego.
  11. ^ "Santee Vice Mayor Brian Jones is running for Assembly race". East County Magazine. April 15, 2010.
  12. ^ "Assemblyman Brian Jones Proudly Defending The 2nd Amendment". September 15, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ Assemblymember Brian Jones (October 17, 2011). "Dream Act or Nightmare?". Archived from the original on July 9, 2012.
  14. ^ AB 860
  15. ^ Press Release (August 23, 2011). "Assemblyman Jones testifies in opposition to Fire "tax" before the Board of Equalization". Archived from the original on July 9, 2012.
  16. ^ Elizabeth Aguilera (December 14, 2011). "Campaign to repeal financial aid for immigrants". U-T San Diego.
  17. ^ Press Release (October 6, 2011). "Governor signs streamlined CalWORKS bill by Assemblyman Brian Jones". Archived from the original on July 8, 2012.
  18. ^ "Committee Membership". California State Assembly. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011.
  19. ^ Jones, Senator Brian (February 21, 2025). "Senate Minority Leader Jones Leads Effort to Overhaul California's Sanctuary State Law |". sr40.senate.ca.gov. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  20. ^ Mendoza, Alexandra (February 22, 2025). "State Senator introduces bill to narrow California's 'sanctuary law'". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on February 22, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  21. ^ Ed, Lenderman (February 21, 2025). "Senator Brian Jones to introduce bill that would overhaul sanctuary state practices". fox5sandiego.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ Black, Abbie (February 21, 2025). "State Senate minority leader proposes overhaul of California's 'sanctuary state' law". cbs8.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  23. ^ Small, Moses (February 21, 2025). "Proposed bill would weaken California's so-called 'sanctuary state' law". ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  24. ^ Balc, Tessa (February 21, 2025). "Protesters Confront Jones, Allies Over Call to Overhaul State's Sanctuary Status". Times of San Diego. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  25. ^ Tuccinardi, Brenden (February 21, 2025). "Republican state senator introduces bill to roll back sanctuary immigration law". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  26. ^ "June 8, 2010, Primary Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  27. ^ "November 2, 2010, General Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  28. ^ "June 5, 2012, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  29. ^ "November 6, 2012, General Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  30. ^ "June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  31. ^ "November 4, 2014, General Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  32. ^ "June 5, 2018, Statewide Direct Primary Election - State Senator" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  33. ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election - State Senator" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  34. ^ "June 7, 2022, Primary Election - State Senator" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  35. ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election - State Senator" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
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