Inkster City Councilmember Jewell
Jones has been selected by local Democrats in the 11th House
District to replace the late Representative Julie Plawecki on the upcoming
ballot.
Democratic precinct delegates within
the 11th District met and nominated three delegates to choose the
replacement candidate, with each candidate given five minutes to speak. Mr.
Jones was absent from the meeting, as he is currently training with the U.S.
Army in Kentucky. Instead, his chief of staff Javion Johnson spoke on his
behalf. He spoke of his hard work and dedication, specifically his focus on the
Inkster council of assisting youth and expanding economic development.
Given the political makeup of the
district, it is highly likely that Jewell Jones will be elected to the
Legislature. At 21 years old, he would be the youngest legislator ever elected
in Michigan’s history. The Constitution holds the minimum age to serve in the
Legislature is 21.
It is currently unclear if Mr. Jones
will file to run in the special election primary for the remainder of the
current term.