Jeff Jones Speaks Out on Viral County Fair Encounter with Critic

Chairman shares his perspective after a brief, tense confrontation with local activist Chris Cranston, noting it was a "staged a stunt meant to provoke.”

Screenshot of the original video filmed by Chris Cranston of his interaction with chairman Jeff Jones at the Cabarrus County Fair.

Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Jones took to social media Tuesday afternoon to share his perspective on a viral video showing a tense encounter the night before at the Cabarrus County Fair with Chris Cranston, leader of Cabarrus County Citizens Against Tax Hikes & For Government Transparency.