08/05/2026
Legislator Jones and I are of very different backgrounds and political affiliations. We may agree only 50% of the time on issues. Yet in my 3 years on the County Legislature, I have no shortage of enjoyment in working with her to advocate in unison for Homer’s best interests. She is someone who is willing to contradict what is popular and easy, even when she may be alone while doing it. That takes courage and principle, which is something you can’t help but greatly admire. Thank you Linda Jones for our friendship and your many years of service to our community.
Meet Your Legislator: Linda Jones
Linda Jones proudly serves as Legislator for Legislative District 9, representing the Town of Homer and Village of Homer. Legislator Jones has served on the Cortland County Legislature since 2014, bringing years of experience, community involvement, and a deep love for Cortland County to her role.
As a County Legislator, Legislator Jones works alongside her fellow legislators to review County operations, consider policy matters, make budget decisions, and support services that impact residents throughout Cortland County.
Legislator Jones currently serves on the Government Operations Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee of the Cortland County Legislature. Throughout her tenure on the Legislature, she has also served on several other statutory committees, gaining broad experience in the many areas of County government.
She also serves as Chair of the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors, a role that reflects her lifelong passion for the outdoors, environmental stewardship, forests, wildlife, and native plants.
Before serving in County government, Legislator Jones owned and operated a local retail business for 37 years. That experience helped shape her approach to public service by reinforcing the importance of listening to people, understanding their needs, solving problems, and providing dependable service.
Legislator Jones has also devoted countless volunteer hours to improving Dwyer Memorial Park, spending the past eight years bringing people together to support projects that benefit families, children, and visitors to the park.
A proud Cortland County resident, Legislator Jones is honored to serve the community she calls home. She believes there is no better place to live and even administers the social media page “Cortland County Living is the Best!”
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