Jones to Chair Finance Subcommittee on Agriculture, Development, and Natural Resources

COLUMBUS – State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) today was appointed as Chairman of the Ohio House of Representatives Finance Subcommittee on Agriculture, Development, and Natural Resources.

“I am confident that my experiences will guide me in the right direction when we have budget discussions in these areas,” Jones said. “The state budget holds a lot of weight, and I am ready to get to work.”

Jones was an agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Harrison Central High School for 23 years, and works at his family’s farm equipment dealership, D&J Sales & Service Inc.

Jones was appointed to serve in this position by Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill).

“Representative Jones understands the importance of agriculture and natural resources in Ohio,” Stephens said. “I have no doubt that he will carry that passion with him.”

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