Posts tagged with Chardae Jones

Last Updated: Jan. 29, 2019 · 9:09 p.m.

Police cars parked outside Braddock police department headquarters.

Mayor Chardae Jones wants to “try new things” in Braddock — starting with the police

As the borough nears an exit from Act 47 after decades, a new mayor eyes the implications for public safety.

Blighted properties in Braddock are pictured.

Allegheny County just became the biggest property owner in Braddock

A county-backed redevelopment project promises big changes in a borough already anxious about the little ones.

Chardae Jones will be the youngest and the first African American woman to serve as Braddock mayor since the late Pauline Abdullah

Chardae Jones, a 29-year-old business analyst, has been named interim mayor of Braddock, succeeding former mayor and current Pa. LG John Fetterman. Jones is pictured here, at left, with fellow candidate Shawna Bass-Dark moments after being appointed in a unanimous council vote on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019.

Meet Braddock’s new mayor, Chardae Jones, who’s replacing Lt. Gov. John Fetterman

Jones said she'll act as a conduit between council members, public safety officials and residents.