 However , Jones term as DeKalb County CEO was also known for controversies and accusations of improprieties . Shortly after taking office Jones went back on campaign pledge to keep the homestead exemption sales tax in place . Jones was criticized for vetoing pay raises for police officers . In January 2005 , the Georgia State Ethics Commission sanctioned Jones for campaign contribution limit violations in 2004 reelection campaign . Under a Consent Order , Jones returned all excess contributions and personally paid a $ 7 @,@ 500 @.@ 00 civil penalty . Jones apologized and stated that changes in campaign finance laws between the initial election and the run @-@ off election the reason for his acceptance nineteen improper campaign contributions . He was also accused of illegally using campaign funds to promote the 2005 bond referendum , but the State Ethics Commission " found no reasonable grounds " for the complaint . 
