Rodney Jones Appointed to President of Local NAACP Chapter

MANATEE COUNTY - Rodney Jones has been appointed President of the Manatee County NAACP chapter, as announced by the chapter this week. Jones succeeds Susie B. Copeland, who resigned from her post last week.

In addition, Tarnisha Cliatt has been named by the chapter to the position of Vice President.

"I’m really glad to see that this new organization is cohesive, organized, and positioned to move forward seamlessly," said

Area Director and Sarasota Chapter President Trevor Harvey in a statement.

Following his appointment at the chapter's last meeting, Jones said, ”There is much to do and we must lean consistently forward without wavering“. Mr. Jones added ”I would like to encourage all those who cherish justice and equality to join the struggle by joining the Manatee County Branch of the NAACP“.