EDUCATION GROUP ENDORSES AMBER BOYKINS FOR STATE SENATE FROM THE 4TH DISTRICT...

The Missouri School Administrators Political Action Committee (MSAPAC) has Amber Boykins for the 2006 primary election to the Missouri Seante from the 4th district. MSAPAC made the endorsement due to here strong support of public educatio, according to Stephen M. Laub, President of MSAPAC and Principal with the Rolla 31 School District.

MSAPAC is comprised of four statewide school administrator organizations, including the Missouri Association of School Administrators, the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals, the Missouri Asssocation of Secondary School Principas and the Missouri Counci of Career and Technical Administrators. Te membership o these four organizations includes some 3, 140 school administrators. MSAPAC was founded in 1991 to provide school administrators with the opportunity to become more involoved in the political process through endorsements and contributions to candidates who are strong public education supporters.

MORE ENDORSEMENTS TO COME...WAY TO GO HOLLY!

Niaknows

What exactly does Nia know? That this PAC endorsement is going to open the endorsement flood gates for Holly? Things that make you go hmmmmmm....

I'll tell you what Nia doesn't know- grammar and spelling.

"I know" & Bubba:

Please excuse the typos. Nia does know grammar and spelling. I guess the campaign fever got the best of me!

Don't hate--gently correct and then congratulate

After all, niaknows

Rep. Amber “Holly” Boykins continues to ‘rake’ in endorsements… Experienced Leadership You Can Trust

Senator Maida Coleman, Senate Minority Leader (D-5)
Senator Rita Days, Senate Caucus Secretary (D-14)
Senator Yvonne Wilson (D-9)
Rep. Robin Wright-Jones, Minority Caucus Chair (D-63)
Rep. Juanita Head Walton, National Order of Legislator- President (D-81)
Alderwoman Bennice Jones-King (D-Ward 21)

12th Ward Democrats
15th Ward Democratic Organization
21st Ward Organization – Honorable Arthur “Chink” Washington, Committeeman
18th Ward Democratic Organization – Honorable Jesse Todd, Committeeman
The Mighty 26th Ward Democratic Organization

Receiving endorsements from collegues demonstrates an elected officials' ability to work cooperatively with others outside of their community.

Interesting endorsement list.

The six individual African American woman officeholders: none of whom live in the district or can vote in this election.

12th Ward Democrats: Only one precinct (the ward's smallest with only about 500 registered voters) is in the district. It's a lily-white Catholic area where Amber will be lucky to come in third.

15th Ward organization: The committee people but no members. A separate 15th ward organization with actual members has endorsed Jeff Smith.

21st Ward - Washington. That's half an organization. Committeewoman Myrtle French isn't on board.

18th Ward - Todd. But his alderman, Terry Kennedy, has backed El-Amin.

Mighty 26th: Ditto. Alderman Williamson is backing El-Amin.

Oracle:

If you read the end of my comments I clearly stated, "receiving endorsements from collegues demonstrates an elected officials' ability to work cooperatively with others outside of their community."

State Senators as well as House Members have to work with others in order pass legislation and push important bills out of committee before the proposed legislation can be voted on to become law. A lot of significant legislative 'pieces' never even make it out of its assigned committee. A legislator who works well with others increases the likelihood of sponsoring quality proposed legislation that will be voted into law.

Myrtle French who by the way is a friend of mine is in the hospital. That does not make the 21st Ward 1/2 a ward; but, oops excuse me according to your founding fathers African Americans are only 3/5's of a person. So I guess you are just acting in character.

However, I'm requesting that you not make anymore references to the 21st Ward as it relates to the Committeewoman.

If this is the type of insensitive support that Jeff Smith has he should not be in a position to represent such a diverse district.

On the other hand, Rep. Amber "Holly" Boykins believes that everyone is important; and every vote counts. She is not exclusive; she's inclusive.

p.s. Aldermen do not make ward endorsements Committee people do; and, most of them are very good at what they do.

Reality check: Committee people do not receive a salary, nor do they receive any form of benefits or stipends for the hard work they do in their respective areas.

Why are you so hostile anyway? Just support the candidate that you support. Let's not even go there--anymore--okay.

Check the facts...after all Niaknows

Thank you Nia for your comments. This is my first review of this blog in about 5 or 6 weeks because I detest the simple mindedresponses. As I read you initial posting and saw the typos, my thought was that this person must have been typing very fast and her fingers missed some of the letters. Only a person with destruction in mind as the time to talk about someone's typos.

And about the Oracle's post. You're right, the politicans listed cannot vote for Amber Boykins because as you've stated, they don't live in her district. News flash! Just what do you think endorsements from other legislators mean and why they're sought after? It's because they can give Representative Boykins contributions, make calls on her behalf, raise dollars for her, knock on doors with her, etc. So as you can see, endorsements count.

It seems that this blog thrives off of insults. What can't you haters just appreciate that we live in a free society where anyone who qualifies has the right to seek office. Let's enjoy and encourage the process. Not always be negative.

Boykins doesnt have a chance in hell, I still dont understand how anyone in her district can support her, she hasnt made any moves to address that crack how next door to her office since she's been in office!!! So what would she really do for our community. Secondly most people dont trust politicains, so who cares which one of those idiots endores the other? Their just playing politic games.

A group of educators convened this past weekend to support Amber "Holly" Boykins for State Senate of the 4th Senatorial District. After reviewing Rep. Boykin's legislative record; educators - 93% of whom live in the 4th Senatorial District agreed to endorse and support Boykins:

Legislation Sponsored by State Representative Amber “Holly” Boykins, Candidate for State Senate 4th District

HB340
Includes emergency medical technicians-intermediate serving in the City of St. Louis in the definition of "EMT-I" in section 190.100. HB340 -- (LR# 1122L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN ISSUES
Executive Session Held (H) VOTED DO PASS

HRJ21
Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing state bonded indebtedness of up to $2 billion for public schools. HJR21 -- (LR# 1656L.01I)
Referred: Education (H)

HB791
Amends the offense of distribution of a controlled substance near schools to include child care facilities, long-term care facilities, and residences of in-home child care providers. HB791 -- (LR# 2764L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Held

HB784
Adds new provisions to allow correction of arrest records when a person's identity has been falsely used. HB784 -- (LR# 2430L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

HB1266
Adds certain cancers to the list of diseases presumed incurred during the line of duty for purposes of retirement benefits for firefighters. HB1266 -- (LR# 3692L.01I)
Referred: Retirement (H)

HB1298
Brings the State of Missouri into compliance with the federal Violence Against Women Act. HB1298 -- (LR# 2925L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Held (H)

HB1521
Makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person based on sexual orientation. HB1521 -- (LR# 2558L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB1657
Establishes the Women's Right to Know Act to raise public awareness about the existence and availability of emergency contraception. HB1657 -- (LR# 4607L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)

Rep. Amber "Holly" Boykins does it again!!!

Nia was definitely on the scene.

AFT/Local 420 Endorsed Rep. Amber "Holly" Boykins for State Senate in the 4th Senatorial District.

"Rep. Boykins walks gracefully and votes loudly", said Andre Lee safety officer with the St. Louis Public Schools and Local 420 member. He further stated, "some politicians tell us what they think we want to hear; and go to Jeff City and do the total opposite. We know that the St. Louis Public Schools is in trouble; but with elected officials like Representative Boykins fighting for us--we will see some change."

Niaknows

Niaknows,

If you make a claim about the effectiveness of a state rep. getting bills out of committee you should probably use bills that get out of committee.

1 out of 8 of the bills you mentioned was passed out of committee. Not bad, but defiantly not backing up you statement in the previous post.

It looks like you are getting "earned media" for Amber, but doing a poor job.
I suggest that you make a rough draft next time. Have a few people look it over. Then post it.

Oh and that comment by the oracle about the honorable “Chink” Washington being only half a committee was not a blast at Mrs. French (get well soon). It is the fact that they don’t agree on many endorsments

Check out this week's Metro Sentinel Newspaper. The St. Louis Argus did a decent job, too. That was not a picture from the Regional Chambers of Growth Association (RCGA), slightly misleading but it's okay.

Rep. Boykins, keep this going and you will be victorious!

1 out of 8, Not so Blossoming Turd. Furthermore, you cannot speak for anyone but yourself.

I'm a person who calls it as I see it. I never looked at what I was doing as 'earned media'. Thanks for the compliment though and the advice; I always want to improve.

To the constituents of the 15th Ward who showed up to the Community Development Forum...KUDOS TO YOU!!! You demonstrated through your presence that you are 'real people' in the 15th Ward.

"WORKING TOGETHER WORKS WELL!!!"

Niaknows

Who cares about endoresments for boykins, most blacks I know say boykins isnt for them! I bet nia didnt know that!

The Executive Board of the St. Louis Teachers & School Related Personnel Union, Local 420 AFT/AFL-CIO has officially voted to endorse the candidacy of Representative Amber “Holly” Boykins (D-60th), for the 4th Senate District.

The official endorsement came after Local 420’s Committee On Political Education (COPE) made the recommendation to support Rep. Boykins after an interview last week.

Representative Boykins was cited for doing an exceptional job defending public education in the Missouri House of Representatives. Representative Boykins has maintained a consistent oppositional political posture as it relates to charter schools and vouchers.

After all...Niaknows

The Executive Board of the St. Louis Teachers & School Related Personnel Union, Local 420 AFT/AFL-CIO has officially voted to endorse the candidacy of Representative Amber “Holly” Boykins (D-60th), for the 4th Senate District.

The official endorsement came after Local 420’s Committee On Political Education (COPE) made the recommendation to support Rep. Boykins after an interview last week.

Representative Boykins was cited for doing an exceptional job defending public education in the Missouri House of Representatives. Representative Boykins has maintained a consistent oppositional political posture as it relates to charter schools and vouchers