Kyle W. Jones (1955- ) is a professional musician, mathematician and former Maine state politician, notable for his influence on the state's energy industry. 1955 (MCMLV in Roman) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Official language(s) None Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 39th 86,542 km² 305 km 515 km 13. ...

Born in Bar Harbor to a pianist mother and a drummer father, Jones grew up surrounded by music. He sang in the local church choir through high school and began playing bass guitar at age 12. He has performed widely, including before the United Nations, alongside such jazz notables as J. Eric Johnson, Steve Hunt, Russell "Permik" Tubbs and Hal Russell. In 1995, Jones released a recording of his composition Meltdown, on the C.D. of that name, in honor of his happenstance visit to Three Mile Island, on the night of March 28, 1979. He earned honors degrees in mathematics, American studies and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Maine System. Bar Harbor, Maine, it the name of two places in Maine Bar Harbor, census-designated place Bar Harbor a larger town This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Bass guitars typically have four strings instead of six as found on regular guitars. ... The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that describes itself as a global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity. ... Hal Russell (1926 - 1992) was an American free jazz musician. ... Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station consists of two nuclear reactors, each with its own containment building and cooling towers. ... March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ...

First elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1994, Jones became Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Utilities and Energy. In this position, he drafted and sponsored Maine's Electric Deregulation Act, chairing all hearings and workshops. The act passed unanimously, and the resulting influx of cheap electricity led to the closure of Maine Yankee Nuclear Plant in 1997. He was named the 1997 Public Official of the Year in Maine. After serving in two consecutive sessions of the Maine House of Representatives, Jones chose not to run for office a third time. Maines house of Representatives is part of the states legislature, the lower house, the other chamber being the Senate. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... A nuclear power station. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Rep. Kyle W. Jones official page
• Kyle Jones website