HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – James Madison University will host special guest and alumnus Marcus D. Jones as part of the university’s ‘Common Good Conversations’ series. 

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents, located on the third floor of D-Hall on JMU’s campus. 

Jones is the city manager for the City of Charlotte, NC., maintaining financial stewardship of the city’s $3.2 billion budget in addition to operating the city’s 20 departments, including community safety, economic development and public transit, as well as the Charlotte airport (CLT). In his 25 year career, he previously served as the city manager for the City of Norfolk, and also worked for the City of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in public administration from James Madison University and a master’s in public administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Common Good Conversations are an opportunity to engage in facilitated discussions on the issues people care about most. These events are designed to create a space where students, faculty and staff can approach what may seem like a difficult conversation in a respectful, educational and constructive manner.

The goals of Common Good Conversation events are to promote greater understanding, to dialogue with others who hold diverse views, and to form an educated opinion on challenging and complex issues our society faces today.