Harrisburg City councilman announces candidacy for mayor [Video]

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A current city councilman and long-time community advocate announced his candidacy for Mayor of Harrisburg on Thursday. 

Lamont Jones (D) announced his candidacy, citing a strong call for change and a commitment to progressive leadership. 

As a member of Harrisburg’s City Council, Jones has worked alongside residents, community leaders and officials to deliver the change Harrisburg needs.

He released the following statement alongside the announcement: 

“A year ago, as the city was preparing for yet another election season, I asked the residents to take a chance on someone. A person they’d known as a member of their community for decades, but whose political presence was limited due to the barriers that restricted those with a past from moving forward. Together, residents and officials united to affirm what we all believe to be true; that old policies and …