Congressman Jo Bonner
In November 2006, the people of Alabama’s First District voted to return Congressman Jo Bonner to the House of Representatives for a third term with 68 percent of the vote.
Recently appointed to the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Bonner was entrusted with the seat by his peers to help reform the earmark process and restore fiscal credibility to Washington. He has made it his priority to serve as a vigilant guardian of the taxpayers’ money, helping to eliminate wasteful and questionable spending. Congressman Bonner also plays key roles on the House Budget Committee and the Ethics Committee. Congressman Bonner continues to serves as an assistant on the Republican Whip Team, a position to which he was named by Republican Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) as an incoming freshman.
A hallmark of Congressman Bonner’s term in office has been a constituent-first approach. In fact, Mobile’s Press-Register recently noted, “In his six years in Congress, the Mobile Republican has earned a reputation as a tireless and effective advocate for his constituents in southwest Alabama.”
Congressman Bonner came to office at a time when south Alabama’s economy was struggling. During the past five years, he has worked aggressively alongside local and state leaders recruiting several significant economic projects to the state – projects that will continue to fuel the economic engine of Alabama for generations to come.
A congressional staffer for 18 years, he served as both press secretary and chief of staff to his predecessor, former Congressman Sonny Callahan. Public service has always been at the center of Jo Bonner’s professional life, and he remains an active member in the community serving on several boards and civic clubs. Congressman Bonner is married to the former Janée Lambert of Mobile where they reside with their daughter, Lee, age 12, and son, Robins, age 10.