‘Just Call Me Jeff.' Seven Months Into Office, Jeff Jones Reflects on His Role on the County Commission

The commission chairman discusses improving board relations, strengthening stability in the county manager’s office, advancing major school projects, and his decision not to run again.

Jeff Jones has been on the commission since May and has served as chair since June. Photo courtesy of Cabarrus County.

It’s been a whirlwind year for Jeff Jones, who went from private citizen to Cabarrus County commissioner — and, shortly afterward, chairman of the board. The sudden spotlight hasn’t always been comfortable, but Jones says it hasn’t changed how he sees himself.