Following a failed bid last year in his run for the Cass County Board of Supervisors in District 1, Atlantic’s Mayor has announced his bid for re-election. Dave Jones confirmed the Cass County Auditor’s report that he filed his nomination papers Monday, and intends to seek a third term in office. Jones has spent eight-years as Mayor, and is pleased that many goals have been accomplished under his watch.

His main focus, according to Jones, continues to be making the Schildberg Recreation Area “An icon” for Atlantic. That includes a sustainable income for the area, and more bike paths. Voters in Atlantic will determine in November, whether or not the Hotel-Motel Tax, which funds the future development of the Schildberg Area, bike path and walking paths, is increased from 4% to 7%.

Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones (8/28/17)

Jones said that tax is very important to the future of the parks and recreation system in Atlantic, and keep property taxes manageable. Other issues that are important to him, include keeping up conditions of the City’s streets, and improving the City’s bond/credit rating.

Jones was elected to the City Council At Large in 1996, and later was elected Mayor.