My wife and I met Rep. Jones when she delivered a eulogy at the funeral of a mutual friend last year, and she spoke to my daughter's high school Government classes this past spring. We were all very impressed with her. She had a presence that made everyone she touched feel welcomed, respected, and a valuable resource in her legislative agenda. I want to attend her funeral, but I don't expect to be able to get within ten blocks of the church that day. I think her memorial service could pack Cleveland Browns Stadium should the city choose to hold one there.

Her death follows on the heels of Cleveland's beloved activist councilman Fanny Lewis. Ms. Lewis fought the good fight for her ward, which includes the impoverished Hough and Fairfax neighborhoods(where my place of business is located) for forty-two years.

The U.S. has lost one passionate activist; Cleveland has lost two it couldn't afford to lose.

local coverage on Rep. Jones' death here

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