Brian Jones (politician)

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 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.

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. Professionally, Jones was a manager at Domino's Pizza and a licensed real estate salesperson.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

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.

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

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."

As a member of the Assembly, Jones has expressed support for the Second Amendment, opposition to illegal immigration, 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."

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

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."

Committee assignments

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

California State Senate

In 2025, Jones announced a "Safety Before Criminal Sanctuary" bill 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. 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, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco who had just announced he was running for governor and at least three dozen protesters including a speaker from the American Friends Service Committee.

Personal life

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

Electoral history

California State Assembly

California State Senate

References

References

1. [https://www.govbuddy.com/directory/CA/brian-jones/2803/ Assembly Member Brian Jones of California]{{dead link. (November 2016)
2. (2018-12-12). "Brian Jones to Host District Office Grand Opening Open House".
3. "Biography {{!}} Senator Brian Jones".
4. (2020-04-30). "Lessons Learned at SDSU Still Aid California State Senator".
5. [http://www.smartvoter.org/2002/11/05/ca/sd/vote/jones_b/ League of Women Voters – Brian W. Jones]
6. Ken Stone & Steven Barthalow. (October 25, 2011). "Assemblyman Jones: On Campaign Finance, Cap-and-Trade, Other Issues". La Mesa Patch.
7. [http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento-elections-2010-candidate-brian-jones-70781 Project Vote Smart – Brian W. Jones]
8. (June 17, 2010). "New Sportsplex USA Opens in Santee". Scouting Santee.
9. Michele Clock. (May 13, 2005). "Santee puts off decision on park". U-T San Diego.
10. (April 15, 2010). "Santee Vice Mayor Brian Jones is running for Assembly race". East County Magazine.
11. (September 15, 2011). "Assemblyman Brian Jones Proudly Defending The 2nd Amendment".
12. Assemblymember Brian Jones. (October 17, 2011). "Dream Act or Nightmare?".
13. [https://archive.today/20120714111601/http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/77/?p=article&id=248545 AB 860]
14. Press Release. (August 23, 2011). "Assemblyman Jones testifies in opposition to Fire "tax" before the Board of Equalization".
15. Elizabeth Aguilera. (December 14, 2011). "Campaign to repeal financial aid for immigrants". U-T San Diego.
16. Press Release. (October 6, 2011). "Governor signs streamlined CalWORKS bill by Assemblyman Brian Jones".
17. "Committee Membership". California State Assembly.
18. Jones, Senator Brian. (2025-02-21). "Senate Minority Leader Jones Leads Effort to Overhaul California's Sanctuary State Law {{!}}".
19. Mendoza, Alexandra. (2025-02-22). "State Senator introduces bill to narrow California's 'sanctuary law'".
20. Ed, Lenderman. (2025-02-21). "Senator Brian Jones to introduce bill that would overhaul sanctuary state practices".
21. Black, Abbie. (2025-02-21). "State Senate minority leader proposes overhaul of California's 'sanctuary state' law".
22. Small, Moses. (2025-02-21). "Proposed bill would weaken California's so-called 'sanctuary state' law".
23. Balc, Tessa. (2025-02-21). "Protesters Confront Jones, Allies Over Call to Overhaul State's Sanctuary Status".
24. Tuccinardi, Brenden. (2025-02-21). "Republican state senator introduces bill to roll back sanctuary immigration law".
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