Lloyd Jones (politician)

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.

Lloyd Jones
Member of the Alaska Senate
from the A district
In office
1987–1992
Preceded byBob Ziegler
Succeeded byRobin L. Taylor
Personal details
Born (1937-09-23) September 23, 1937 (age 86)
Elma, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJan Faiks
Alma materUniversity of Washington

Early life and education edit

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 edit

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 edit

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

References edit

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