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Will Jones

Commissioner Precinct 32013-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
1:57:39
Avg per meeting
4:54
Segments
2277

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (11)(Development)

critical→Jan 2026[22]

Data Center Opposition

Potential future economic development impact on county tax base and infrastructure.

high↓Nov 2025[14]

economic development

Expect a major influx of tax revenue and tech-sector jobs, though the city might have to shell out for infrastructure upgrades to keep up.

high→May 2026[14]

Industrial Business Grant for Fidelity Manufacturing, LLC

Financial terms will be detailed in the proposed grant agreement.

critical↓Mar 2026[8]

County Capital Projects and Facility Updates

Involves capital outlay and maintenance expenditures for county-owned buildings and major infrastructure projects.

high↑Apr 2025[8]

Bullhide Creek Road Right-of-Way Acquisition

Costs associated with property acquisition and road relocation.

medium↑Jun 2026[7]

AI Platform Pilot Agreement

Nominal cost for 25 pilot licenses.

medium↓May 2026[6]

workforce development

This $30 million investment is expected to drive long-term economic growth by creating a more skilled, higher-earning workforce in the region.

high↓May 2026[6]

zoning and land use

The county avoids the cost of upgrading the private road to public standards by requiring the developer to maintain it.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Devonshire Station Senior Housing Development

Involves approximately $24 million in tax credit application funding.

high↓May 2026[0]

land use litigation

Taxpayers could be on the hook for expensive legal fees while the county defends its zoning decisions in court.

high→May 2026[0]

land use development

These projects bring in tax revenue, but they can also drive up utility costs and strain our local power grid.

Moved or seconded (11)

Motions Jones personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed2026-07-07

    Regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Authorization of Adult Treatment Court Grant Application

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-07

    Approval of Proclamation for First Responders' Valor Award

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    approve the Proclamation

  • secondedpassed2026-04-07

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve for recording purposes

  • secondedpassed2026-04-07

    Judge Felton made a motion to approve the Proclamation

  • movedpassed2026-03-17

    Proclamation Recognizing and Congratulating Constable David Maler for Over 30 Years of Service

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-03

    approve the consent agenda

  • secondedpassed2026-02-03

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the consent agenda

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve (the consent agenda with the exception of items E. 3. a. and E. 7.)

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Jones.

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Jones.

Decisions during term (12)

Recorded while Jones was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (1)(Development)

0 yes1 no

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