We have always wanted community input. We have to meet people where they are and we want them to tell us how their government can work for them not t… - Tishaura Jones

For any Black woman who is considering running for office, I would first say to her that you are complete. You don't need any additional education or degrees

I will not stay silent when I spot racism," Jones, 49, said during her speech, delivered at the city's Omega Center. "I will not stay silent when I spot homophobia or transphobia. I will not stay silent when I spot xenophobia. I will not stay silent when I spot religious intolerance. I will not stay silent when I spot any injustice."

I believe that poverty is the root cause of crime. So, if you want better health outcomes or better outcomes in general from some of the things that all cities deal with—like increased crime and increased poverty—you must provide opportunities for people to have money and to live their best lives