Donna Jones was elected as Police and Crime Commissioner on 10 May 2021.
Donna has been a Magistrate in Hampshire for sixteen years. This has helped her develop a strong background in criminal justice. When she was appointed by the Lord Chancellor in October 2005, she was the youngest member of the judiciary in England and Wales.
From 2014-2018 Donna was the first woman to be elected the Leader of Portsmouth City Council in Hampshire, presiding over a £780 million budget. She has a thorough understanding of managing public sector finances; generating new income and removing wastage from outdated contracts ensuring your taxes are spent wisely.
Donna is Hampshire-born and bred. Her professional background is in banking. She is married with two teenage sons.