Myles Jones
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Quick Summary
- She won the June 2026 Democratic runoff for Bessemer Assistant Tax Collector. She is the nominee, not the current officeholder.
- She emphasizes helping residents understand tax procedures, improving office efficiency, and making service clearer and easier to use.
- Her background includes paralegal work, service as Brighton city clerk and a deputy constable, business ownership, and nonprofit work.
Party: Democrat
Overview
Mykeshia Myles Jones is the Democratic nominee for Assistant Tax Collector for Jefferson County's Bessemer Division. She defeated incumbent Ron Marshall in the June 2026 primary runoff. The county's office page identifies Marshall as the current collector.
She has worked in government as a Brighton city clerk and a Jefferson County deputy constable. Reporting also describes more than 15 years of paralegal work, business ownership, and community assistance through her nonprofit.
The office she seeks collects property taxes for the Bessemer Division, not all of Jefferson County. Collecting taxes is different from setting tax rates or handling homeowner exemption applications.
What She Focuses On
Expand a priority to read her stated plans, who may be affected, and what remains unclear.
Helping residents understand tax procedures
Stated priority: Myles Jones told AL.com that educating residents would be one of her first priorities. She said people she met in the community needed help understanding tax procedures.
Who may be affected: Homeowners and business owners may need help understanding a bill, finding payment information, or knowing which office can answer a question.
Her reasoning: She says the office should help residents feel informed and supported rather than leaving them unsure where to turn.
Details: Some questions belong with a different office. The Bessemer Assistant Tax Assessor handles exemption applications. Tax rates are set by the county commission and other taxing authorities, not the collector alone.
AL.com reporting, republished by Yahoo: education priorityJefferson County: exemption applications and assessor duties
Alabama Department of Revenue: how tax bills and rates are determined
Improving how the office handles daily work
Stated priority: Myles Jones said she wants a more efficient office, with operations handled in-house. That is a proposed approach, not a documented change she has already made.
Who may be affected: Taxpayers and staff could be affected by changes to how questions, payments, and records are handled.
Her reasoning: She connects better office operations with making tax services easier for residents to use.
What remains unclear: The reporting does not specify which tasks she would bring in-house, what staffing or costs would be involved, or a timeline. It also does not establish that current services require outsourcing.
AL.com reporting, republished by Yahoo: efficiency and in-house operationsClearer information and an approachable office
Stated priority: Myles Jones said she wants a more transparent, user-friendly office. She also said she intends to remain accessible to residents.
Who may be affected: People asking about their taxes, including those unfamiliar with county procedures, may need understandable explanations and a clear way to get help.
Her reasoning: She says residents should feel confident coming to the office and know that staff are there to assist them.
What remains unclear: The reporting does not describe specific changes to public information, complaint handling, or office access. It provides her goals, but not measures for judging whether service improves.
AL.com reporting, republished by Yahoo: transparency and accessibilityExperience
- More than 15 years as a paralegal, two years as a Jefferson County deputy constable, and one year as Brighton city clerk, according to June 2026 reporting (AL.com, republished by Yahoo).
- Owner of Gold Heart Management, co-owner of the design and printing company Dreams are Golden, and founder of Nurturing Golden Hearts, a nonprofit providing food and essential items (Business and community background).
- Graduated from Jess Lanier High School; studied paralegal studies at Virginia College and business management at Bessemer State Technical College (Education background).
Things to Think About
- What should the office do to help residents understand bills and find the right place for answers?
- How should it balance faster service with careful handling of payments and records?
- What costs and staffing needs should be considered before moving more work in-house?
- What information would help voters judge whether service is becoming clearer and easier to use?
Sources
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Source mix: AL.com reporting republished by Yahoo, county office information, and state tax guidance. The candidate's priorities and most background details come from the same news interview.