Ella Jones (born 1955) is an American chromatographer, pastor, and politician who serves as the 12th mayor of Ferguson, Missouri.
She worked at the Washington University School of Medicine and KV Pharmaceutical before becoming a sales director with Mary Kay.
[3] In February 2020, Jones was selected to serve on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Local Government Advisory Committee.
[5] In the June 2, 2020, mayoral election, Jones defeated fellow council member Heather Robinett.
Jones succeeded incumbent James Knowles III, a Republican who was unable to seek re-election due to term limits.