Submitted by The Campaign to Elect Joey Jones.
University Place, WA – Joey Jones, a 2020 recipient of the U.S Army Surgeon General Coin of Excellence for his work in public relations, patient communications and public affairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, recently launched a campaign for University Place City Council Position #4. Joey has an impressive background including 9 Army Civilian Achievement Medals or awards and a combined 20 years of management experience in private business and in federal government. A seasoned Public Affairs Officer, Joey currently serves as Patient Communication & Marketing Officer at Madigan Army Medical Center, the U.S. Army’s second largest Medical Treatment Facility located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
“Recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic means strategic and thoughtful budget management, supporting working families, ensuring access to vital resources for families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, maintaining and improving our parks, streets, public services and keeping The City of U.P. a prime location for businesses, residents and visitors. I will work closely with our city community partners to ensure all of our citizens concerns are addressed. I will also support the City of U.P.’s first responders, essential personnel, our schools, energy and sustainability initiatives, Public Works professionals, and all the dedicated folks who keep our city great in every way. As great as the City of U.P. already is, I believe my experience coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in both times of crisis and calm gives me a unique insight on just how important collaboration is to make our community even better. I will work tirelessly with my council member colleagues on your behalf as a member of City Council,” Joey said in a recent statement on his campaign website.
Joey is credited as publishing one of the first DoD Articles in Washington about COVID-19 in January of 2020. Joey began writing the article before the first case was officially diagnosed in Washington State. “I felt this was going to be unprecedented. I spent countless hours monitoring global news outlets to gauge the magnitude of what is now known as the COVID-19, and what needed to be communicated pre-emptively to the local community to possibly prevent the spread,” Joey said. “I’m thankful to have had such supportive leadership as well as world-class medical professionals to lean on for medically-sound knowledge to create content to educate our community.”
In December 2017, Joey canceled a long planned leave to extensively cover the tragic 2017 AMTRAK train derailment. “I had my bag packed before bed the previous evening. I woke up to text messages from colleagues and saw the chaos on both national and local news. I knew immediately it was time to get to work, people’s loved ones were injured or killed and there were urgent public communication needs. Supporting our medical staff treating victims was my only focus.”
“I’ve learned as a communicator that it is of utmost importance to be decisive, while also considering the audience – the people who matter most, those you serve in the community, they always come first” Joey added. “I have long been dedicated to our service members, veterans, their families and our military community and I look forward to using that experience to serve University Place on the City Council.”
Campaign Website: www.vote4joey.org
Outstanding candidate!
Isn’t this the same Joey Jones aka Joey Cutless who was/is a music producer of music that demoralizes women and elevates violence…..that Joey Jones???? Yep. Does he even live in UP?
Anyone can put a suit on someone and use lots of generalized comments about caring for the community, being a leader etc but lets look at the actions of people running for office. I’m not thinking he is as qualified to represent all constituents as he is claiming.
He lives in my neighborhood right here in UP (off Bridgeport) and he works with service members, families, and veterans. He does a lot in the military community, that’s why I said previously he is a good candidate. Most people know Joey very well from Ft. Lewis. Do YOU live in UP? I really Doubt it!
Kristi, it’s funny you speak on Joey like you know him personally but you don’t even know him at all. You just looked up his name, which you can “google him” and did you see who’s music he’s produced? When you do, you probably should to retract your words. But I don’t expect you to buy for you to say he’s not qualified Is comical to me. He’s very well qualified to campaign. And deeply connected to the state of Washington. You saw he is/was a music producer and automatically judged him and disqualified him when you don’t even know what he’s done in the past, the present, or future for his city or anywhere else. I guess that’s how the game goes, it’s always going to be someone who hates on people who they don’t know in real life.
I’ve known Joey personally for many years and I have had the pleasure of watching him mature into the outstanding person he is today. His level of dedication to the community is second to none. He has worked tirelessly at Madigan to help insure the public is well informed about the COVID-19 pandemic and he helped organize and facilitate the vaccination program. His love of learning and resourcefulness are two of his greatest qualities. I have no doubt he will be a blessing to UP.
I have known Joey for years too. He is kind, thoughtful, respectful and sincere. He listens to all sides, opinions, input and works together with all arriving at solutions and then getting the work done! He is a man of action, which we all need more of in politics in this day and age. Solid person for this position. Please vote for Joey.
Washington needs a breath of fresh air in politics. You are the guy who I know will bring about change for all. Good luck Joey.