Democrat

Curtis Jones

Belleville

Age: 60

Married

Children: 2

Job: Physician

Phone: 618-394-8772

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E-mail: curtisjonesmd@yahoo.com

Education: M.D., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Previous offices: 17th District board member, St. Clair County, May 2005 to present

Qualifications: Having been a county board member for more than six years, I have spent countless hours on my constituents' issues and problems. There is no greater qualification than experience. As a long-time resident of District 17 and a member of the medical community, I am uniquely qualified to address the concerns facing our neighborhoods.

Top issues: My top issues and priorities are: The safety, security, and cleanliness of our neighborhoods; The support of residential growth and stability; The reduction in area crime; and the infrastructure improvements for economic development in West Belleville and surrounding areas.