Template:Did you know nominations/Vernon Jones


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The result was: promoted by PFHLai (talk) 02:55, 8 November 2015 (UTC)

Vernon Jones

 * ... that Vernon Jones (pictured) was the first African-American to be elected as CEO of DeKalb County, Georgia—and the youngest person to ever serve in that office?


 * ALT1:... that two-term DeKalb County CEO, Vernon Jones (pictured) left that office, only to fail at runs for the Senate (2008), the House of Representatives (2010), and DeKalb County Sheriff (2014)?
 * Reviewed: (I think I am within the allowed number, but I can review some more if I need to.)

Improved to Good Article status by Carl Henderson (talk). Self nominated at 04:02, 26 October 2015 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg Timely nomination, long enough, and within policy. You have less than 5 credits, DYK not needed. Image is free and used in article. Personally, I prefer the first hook, and it has an inline citation and no copyright problems. Good to go! -- Tavix ( talk ) 02:18, 6 November 2015 (UTC)