EDUCATION · FL · 1977-1980
Johnny L. Jones
Schools Supt · Miami · Florida
On the record
Convicted 1980 of grand theft (gold-plated plumbing fixtures); first African-American Miami-Dade Supt
SEVERITY · FELONY
Background
Florida's Schools Supt · Miami of Miami 1977–1980: Johnny L. Jones — 3-year tenure. Took office after Edward L. Whigham; succeeded by Leonard M. Britton. Press-relevant: Convicted 1980 of grand theft (gold-plated plumbing fixtures); first African-American Miami-Dade Supt. Same-year political environment (1977): Governor Reubin Askew.
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Others who held this office in Florida
- Octavio Visiedo (1990-1996)
- Joseph A. Fernandez (1987-1990)
- Leonard M. Britton (1980-1987)
- Edward L. Whigham (1972-1977)
- E. L. Whigham (1968-1972)
- E. L. Whigham (1965-1968)
- Joe Hall (1947-1965)