Vernon Jones in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


On Abortion: Opposed anti-abortion "heartbeat" bill enacted in Georgia

Jones must answer for a long history of controversy in public office that includes allegations of sexual assault that he has denied, along with votes that could alienate Republicans such as Jones' opposition to a strict anti-abortion "heartbeat" measure that Kemp signed into law in 2019.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2022 Georgia Governor race Apr 16, 2021

On Immigration: Co-sponsored bill to crack down on illegal immigrants

After he regained office, Jones quickly became a pariah to fellow Democrats as he aligned himself with Republicans on controversial measures, including co-sponsoring a proposal to crack down on unauthorized immigrants.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2022 Georgia Governor race Apr 16, 2021

On Civil Rights: Lawsuit: he wanted a "darker administration" as county CEO

Four DeKalb workers filed a lawsuit that claimed Jones worked to replace white managers in the Parks Department with African Americans. The lawsuit said Jones and other county officials said they wanted a "darker administration" to reflect "the new DeKalb County." Six years later, a federal court jury awarded two of those employees $185,000 in damages.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2022 Georgia Governor race Aug 23, 2020

On Families & Children: 1998: outlaw selling music with explicit lyrics to minors

In 1998, he filed a bill that would outlaw selling music with explicit lyrics to minors. During the debate on the House floor, Jones was blocked from playing some songs. Instead, Jones read choice lyrics out loud, self-editing wherever necessary. The bill did not pass.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2022 Georgia Governor race Aug 23, 2020

On Gun Control: Supports the NRA; received campaign donation in 2016

Jones supports the National Rifle Association and received a campaign donation from the gun rights group in 2016.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2022 Georgia Governor race Aug 23, 2020

On Tax Reform: 2007: Backed a flat tax proposal as "fair tax"

In 2007, he said he backed the idea of a "fair tax," which is a flat tax proposal that has some support in conservative and libertarian circles.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2022 Georgia Governor race Aug 23, 2020

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