Early Political Career
The son of a Chicago Democratic precinct captain, Jones began his political career working for John F. Kennedy in the 1960 presidential election.
Seven years later, he went to work as an alderman's assistant. His career included 30 years on the city payroll, 20 with the Sewer Department, where he retired as an inspector in 1993.
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