February 2006
February 28, 2006
So Far
Of note:
No Coleman yet for Auditor.
No Smith or Gambaro yet in the 4th.
No Storch yet in the 64th.
Gen and Dwight look to be squaring off again in the 93rd.
UPDATE: As noted in the comments, Gambaro, Smith and Storch all filed. Still waiting on Coleman.
Al Hanson is back!
Filed for Auditor again.
Kick-offs
Mike McMillan kicks off his bid for License Collector tonight at 7 PM at the Kappa House, at 500 North Vandeventer At Olive. Slay, Bosley Jr., Green and Daly will be lead the rally.
Jack Jackson will launch his campaign for Auditor at a Filing Day Rally in Kirkwood. The event runs from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Station Plaza at 141 E. Madison Ave. In downtown Kirkwood.
Shocking, if true.
Reliable third-hand sources say: Kenny Jones, who led a recall that is the subject of grand jury investigation, will file today for the 4th State Senate.
Filing this morning in Jeff City
I'll pass along anything I hear.
Meanwhile, from the InBox:
Despite saying "no one wants to live" in St. Louis, Governor Matt Blunt must have decided that city residents really want to see his photograph. No matter what door you walk in at the St. Louis City Board of Elections building, you can't miss a very large portrait of Blunt sitting on an easel in the lobby.
John Edwards was wonderful on Sunday speaking at the fund raiser for Rep Wayne Henke. Edwards was just as charismatic as we remember him during the Presidential race . Senator Chuck Graham and Senator Tim Green did the introductions.
No endorsement coming from Pat Dougherty in the 4th.
February 27, 2006
Statement From Secretary of State Robin Carnahan
Recently, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My family and I are now in the process of talking with doctors and developing a treatment plan. I feel very lucky. Because we caught this at an early stage, doctors expect that after treatments I will have a full recovery.
The doctors have a job to do to and so do I. Over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year and it will affect nearly one in seven women in America during their lifetime.
Right now, like so many other women, I am determined to fight this disease and win. I know that I am not alone in this fight. Faith in a loving God, support from my family and many friends and the skill of my medical team are all on my side.
I intend to continue working during the course of the treatments, as much as my doctors and common sense will allow. Along with my terrific team in the Secretary of State's office, we'll continue providing great service to the people of Missouri.
As Secretary of State, I often ask people to do their civic duty and go vote. But today I have something else to ask. Please make time for your recommended breast cancer screening. Make an appointment for a mammogram or do a self-exam today. Because, as I have found out, early detection makes all the difference.
Couple of Things
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Air time
A hopeful successor to Sen. Dolan (2nd District),Rep. Scott Rupp (R-Wentzville), is running television ads. According to his 40 day out report, he had $59,295.91 on hand as of Feb 22. There was no listing for any major advertising expenditure yet.
"The demoralization of the base is real. I hear it everywhere."
Lt. Governor Peter Kinder attended conservative activist David Horowitz's Restoration Weekend this weekend. The event is designed to let the various wings of the conservative movement meet, mingle and, most importantly, figure out what the movement faces in the upcoming year.
This year the conference focused on concerns that the "conservative revolution" that helped spur Newt Gingrich and the Republican party to wrest control of Congress away from the Democrats in 1994 may be fading.
Marc Cooper of the The Nation quoted Kinder who said, "The demoralization of the base is real. I hear it everywhere."
Cooper is not the first to pick up on grumbles in the conservative community that the movement is sputtering out.
Various reasons are cited for conservatives' lament; Iraq, bribery and influence scandals, an ever-expanding domestic security programs, massive new government spending, ham-fisted health care programs, and President Bush's management skills each leave their own mark.
While speculation runs rampant, the only real measure will come in November.
In Missouri, Democrats aren't leaving any topic off the table. Health care, close connections to lobbyists and an executive with low polling numbers come up in state house races as much as they do at the National level. Add in the Republican division over stem cells and there are the MO GOP has numerous fronts to keep an eye on.
February 24, 2006
24th ward committeeman nominees
The two candidates are Chuck Miller and Josh Wiese. They each gave good, short speeches, and didn't get any questions (it was a light turnout).
"You Owe Us"
With those words, Alderman Charles Quincy Troupe, 1st Ward, asked the organizers of the Annie Malone parade to respect the Board of Alderman and "back up" and reconsider moving the parade to downtown.
Aldermen Troupe and Freeman Bosley,Sr., 1st Ward, spoke in support of 21st Ward Alderwoman Bennice Jones King's resolution expressing the board's disappointment with the parade organizer's decision to mover the parade.
The aldermen all talked of the support the board and city have given the parade over their years and their surprise at receiving notification of the move from the media and not the organizers. Bosley noted that for years the organizers had contacted him for permission to use the part of Fairground Park that lies in his ward and to waive the usage fees, moves he was happy to do. Now, after all their contact, there was no notice.
Troupe, who used to sit on the board of Annie Malone Children & Family Services Center, said the board was happy to "take the heat" from constituents who were not happy with the noise, garbage and occasional public urination that accompanies a parade that draws a 100,000 people.
The alderman saw the move as a betrayal of the relationship between the community that nurtured and supported the parade and the current leadership.
King said the move, "shows little regard for the history of the community." King said the parade is moving out of the African American community and into the corporate community.
"You don't need to be stripping the community of that which they had been celebrating for 80 years," said King.
The resolution came at the end of a board session that recognizing Black History Month. The Aldermanic Black Caucus recognizaed John D. Albert, Jamilah Nasheed (a candidate for state rep in the 60th), Percy Green II and the Organization for Black Struggle for their contributions to the community. Kalimu Endesha, a founding member of the OBS, thanked the board for recognizing them for their actions, not because they were a "black organization."
Also in attendance at the meeting was the newest member or the city Board of Election, deputy Democratic director, Matt Potter. He was accompanied by the ever-busy Election Board Chairman, Ed Martin. Martin is also a regular contributing columnist for the Arch City Chronicle.
Steelman rumors again
Hear she's making calls.
Over at FiredUp, they point out that her website is under construction with the promise of a new website soon.
"Red Headed Stepchild"
Some 25 Post-Dispatch employees traveled to the Quad Cities to talk with Lee chairman, Mary Junck, and Post publisher, Terrance Egger, about problems with the transition. From the Quad City Times.
As Davenport-based Lee Enterprises touted 2005 as a landmark year for the newspaper publishing company’s revenue and readership growth, a group of disgruntled St. Louis Post-Dispatch employees circulated flyers Wednesday that called the newspaper “the Lee family’s red-headed stepchild.”(Via Romanesko)
Learn more about SJR's uncertain future
This coming Monday night, St. Louis Journalism Review founder Charles Klotzer will be the guest on The Wire, hosted by Amanda Doyle and Thomas Crone. The show airs from 7:30-8:00 p.m. on KDHX.
24th ward to go back into preservation district
February 23, 2006
24th Ward
Holds nominations for committeeman tonight at their meeting.
Klumb to run
KC Star had the rumors last weekend.
Here's the release:
JASON KLUMB WILL RUN FOR STATE SENATE
Former State Rep. Jason Klumb announced today that he will run for the 10th District State Senate seat being vacated by Senator Charlie Wheeler. In 2004, Klumb ran for Missouri State Treasurer, raising more money than any other Democrat, and securing the endorsement of every major newspaper in Missouri, including the Kansas City Star and the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Despite over 200,000 votes, he lost a crowded primary election.
Gibbons misses big picture
Via Combest, Bill would help cut down on the approximate one life a year lost on Missouri highways. How about something bold to cut down the 1,200 lives lost on MO highways each year?
Political Eye on the 4th
Ropes, lightning, horses and goggles.
Talent throwing self over cliff?
Farr and Parker to Appear on SLU Panel
Tonight Leslie Farr and Sherman Parker will be sharing the stage at an event hosted by the SLU Black Student Alliance at Tegler Hall (3550 Lindell Blvd.) in the Carlo Auditorium. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Farr is currently seeking the GOP nomination for the First Congressional District of the Missouri. Parker has recently announced the formation of an exploratory committee to run against incumbent congressman Todd Akin for the GOP nomination in the Second Congressional District of Missouri. The two gentlemen will be discussing issues concerning the African-American community and how to move the African-American community forward.
Bray poll
From email tipster:
The poll was last Wednesday or Thursday night. F&A public opinion was the announced polling company. This summary paraphrases the questions from my written notes made during the telephone poll.
They asked for the oldest male registered voter in the house (me.)
1) Did you vote in 2004 Democratic Primary?
2) Will you vote in Democratic Primary this year? (Not "how likely," but "will
you")
3) Is MO heading on the Right Direction/Wrong Track?
4) What is the most important issue to you?
5) Have you ever heard of:
-Kelly Burkett
-Jake Zimmerman
-Joan Bray
-Michael Corcoran
-Margaret Donnelly
-Missy Waldman
-Ben Yucatelli
-Jim Foley
-Sam Page
6) Rank Claire McCaskill's job performance (favorable scale)
7) Rank Joan Bray's job performance (favorable scale)
8) Rank job performance of State Senate as a whole (favorable scale)
9) Who would you vote for in the following matchups?
-Bray/Page
-Bray/Corcoran
-Bray/Foley
-Donnelly/Bray
10) List whether favorable/unfavorable impressions of Joan Bray.
11) Agree/Disagree (sliding scale) with the following:
-oppose death penalty
-should be constitutional amendment for marriage b/w man & woman
-Abortion (Always, Rape/Incest/life in Danger, Always Illegal)
-Gov't funding of abortion
-Prohibit all late-term abortion
-Minors need parental consent for abortion
-Joan Bray is too liberal
-I'd vote against Joan Bray
-I'd vote against abortion
-Joan Bray cares about people like you
-Need new leadership
-Need new Democrat leadership
12)Would you rather vote for someone who a) fights republicans or b) makes
non-partisan progress
13)Would you rather vote for someone who has experience in government or was new and ineffective
14) sliding scale liberal-conservative
15) sliding scale dem-repub
16) are you protestant, catholic, jew, other
17) are you hispanic
18) are you white
February 22, 2006
Duncan out?
McFarlane Duncan told the ACC today that he had withdrawn from the school board race a couple of weeks ago. His name still appears on the BOE website.
February 21, 2006
Sporting news
Via Romanesko, the New York Times is reporting that St. Louis-based Sporting News is up for sale. Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, bought the publication six years ago.
February 20, 2006
Happy birthday Harry
Email tipster says: Just wanted to let you know that Tuesday February 21, "The Hardest Working Democrat" Senator Harry Kennedy will be celebrating his birthday. Big Bash planned in Jeff City - lots of surprises!
Hmmmm.
Seely on KDHX tonight
Mike Seely will be on Collateral Damage tonight. 7pm. 88.1 FM.
Charter Reform Analysis
Via StL Rising, some SLU profs weigh in.
A Dueling Piano Bar
Coming to 7374 Manchester (Sutton and Manchester) in the old Best Value Furniture location.
Brown-Bag Lunch Speakers’ Series
“WHAT DOES GEOGRAPHY MEAN? EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CONTEXTS”
WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 12:15-1:30 PM
WHERE: HARRIS STOWE LIBRARY SEMINAR ROOM (* directions below)
WHO: Brady Baybeck, UMSL
Free and open to the public
An assistant professor of political science and public policy administration at UMSL, Brady Baybeck’s research specialty is political geography, public policy, and data analysis. He is the co-editor of a book (with E. Terrence Jones) on the St. Louis region, titled St. Louis Metromorphosis, which examines the change and stability of the metropolitan area over the past 60 years. He is also the author or co-author of numerous scholarly articles, most of which focus on political geography, ranging from examining the effect of racial context on individuals to examining why states adopt lotteries. His current research examines the link between individuals and their surroundings.
*The Harris Stowe Library is located near the corner of N. Compton and Laclede on the Harris Stowe campus just east of the Saint Louis University campus. Turn east off of Compton into the Harris Stowe campus and you will see the library on your left on the far end of the parking lot.
Sponsored by the St. Louis Metropolitan Research Exchange (STLMRE)
February 18, 2006
Hotline on Talent
Hotline's editor-in-chief, Chuck Todd, has moved Sen. Jim Talent up two spots to the third most vulnerable seat in his senate race rankings.
He, like everyone else, notes that this is going to be a hotly contested and closely watched race.
A recent poll has Talent leading McCaskill by 4% which sounds like good news for Talent, but there is a 4.5% margin of error and 11% are either unsure or went with a third option. These early polls aren't likely to pick up anything too nuanced this far out. Short of a meltdown on either side, the two should continue to circle each other for a couple months. Could stem cells be that issue for Talent?
As someone pointed out on Political Fix the other day, the poll was taken before Talent announced his "third way" position on the stem cell issue. Talent's positioning probably looked great on the table, but satisfied no one.
The National Review's Ramesh Ponnuru gave Talent the "He's a well-intentioned guy but..." treatment in an article the other day. He says Talent's position not only makes no sense, but hurts both those who want to ban embryonic stem cell research and those in the pro-life community who are trying to find a conscience pleasing middle ground. As Dave noted the other day, the ultimate Republican inside man, Robert Novak (made recently famous for his role in the investigation into who leaked a CIA agents identity, Vice President Cheney's chief of staff is now on trial for lying to the FBI over the matter), sees this as a lose-lose for Talent.
February 17, 2006
Cohen Sells St. Louis Centre
Owner Barry Cohen sold the mall to Pyramid Construction. Martin Van Der Werf gives a brief rundown in the online version of the Post-Dispatch with more to follow tomorrow.
Cohen told the ACC's Brian Werner in December that he would announce his plans to redevelop the mall in the first quarter of this year (Vol. 4, No. 5). The tentative plans involved a mixed-use development. No mention was made of a potential sale.
The sky-bridge is coming down as well.
No third party checks?
The Missouri Democratic Party issued a fiery attack on Talent and his close advisor and campaign finance chair, Jack Oliver.
The press release stresses Oliver's role as a lobbyist and, more importantly, his connection to indicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Yet the Democrats' enthusiasm at hitting on what, at first, looks like political gold may have caused them to jump the gun.
Much of the press release emphasizes the connections between Oliver the DNC and Abramoff. As Deputy Director, Oliver was the RNC's donor masseur. Thus he handled a great deal of the money that passed through the Republican's fiscal distribution machine. In addition he acted as a liaison, arranging meetings between major donors and elected officials.
Yet their hardest shot, that Oliver personally received money–$10,000 to be exact–from an Abramoff client, isn't exactly accurate. He may have accepted the check, but he certainly couldn't cash it.
National Journal's Hotline digs into the story.
As the Abramoff and DeLay investigations continue to expand and increased scrutiny is directed towards the role of lobbyists serving for elected officials, more instances of potential abuse will be uncovered.
Continue reading "No third party checks?"February 16, 2006
Minimum Wage Campaign
Halski back to Waylon
Back where he started ten years ago.
Carnahan on IR Committee
Congressman Russ Carnahan (MO-3rd) has been appointed to fill a vacated position on the U.S. House International Relations Committee. The committee oversees U.S. relations with foreign nations including jurisdiction over efforts to combat international terrorism and nuclear proliferation, as well as other international programs and organizations such as the United Nations.
Farr: Hair to file for Senate
Leslie Farr called to report that he hears Isaiah Hair, Republican committeeman of the city's 5th ward, will be filing to challenge Jim Talent.
Blunt Numbers
Via Combest, Blunt's disapproval numbers reach all-time high.
February 15, 2006
And then there were 31
Biz Journal says GOP asks StL to bid on 08 convention.
Future of SJR
From Webster University Journal.
February 14, 2006
Wright in
from KWMU. Starting to look messy on the Republican side.
Paul Protic loves Jesus and likes skydiving.
Via Combest, Akin's chief of staff profiled.
New poll: Talent ahead
February 13, 2006
Nixon's 50th
Sherman Parker's website
Novak writes about Talent's Switch
February 10, 2006
Talent Blinks
McMillan's Website
Thanks to Jake's kind words about the ACC.
Btw, here is Mike's website.
Rod and Matt in little spat
Via Combest, Jetton asks for resignations of SMSU regents.
Blunt's response:
"I am deeply concerned by this call for the resignation of three Southeast Missouri State University regents. Such forced resignations could undermine the independence of the board and would set a bad precedent. It is my hope that the current board and policy makers in Jefferson City can resolve any differences."
February 09, 2006
Smith picks up some Union endorsements
From the press release:
Today, several St. Louis unions announced their endorsement of Jeff Smith, Democratic candidate for the 4th State Senate seat. Local branches of the Iron Workers, Painters, Elevator Constructors, Glaziers, and Insulators and Asbestos Workers, who represent thousands of workers in the St. Louis area, all declared their support for Smith.
Union leaders praised Smith’s hard work and focus on labor issues as reasons for their endorsement. They cited Smith’s support of prevailing wage legislation, the right to organize and bargain collectively, an increase in the minimum wage, and his opposition to recent changes to Missouri’s Workers Compensation system by Governor Blunt and his Republican allies.
Jim Hathman, president of the St. Louis Iron Workers District Council, said, “We appreciate Jeff’s work ethic, his devotion to protecting workers’ rights, and his close study of the issues that matter to us. Jeff will be a fiery and articulate advocate for the people who keep our country running.”
School Board Forum
15th Ward Democrats sponsoring a candidate forum:
Monday, February 13th at 7:00 PM at Hartford Coffee Company (3974 Hartford, at Roger). The format will be a brief opening statement by each candidate followed by Q&A.
All candidates for the April School Board election have been invited.
Farr: Burns Beating Unfortunate
Candidate Leslie Farr's statement:
Over the past few days there has been a debate about an incident that occurred involving four area police officers. Although these officers response appears excessive these officers should not unjustly be crucified for their effort to deter crime in our area. It is easy for us to question the very difficult decisions that officers are faced with daily and it is unfortunate that the young man has found himself in this situation. However, the entire situation could have been avoided had the young man yielded in the Maplewood area.
Furthermore, it is disappointing to see leaders in the African American community stand up for this type of behavior. The young man was wrong and he led officers on a chase through the heart of North St. Louis, at a time when many children are in transit to school. He proceeded to use his vehicle as a weapon as officers tried to stop him at the intersection of Pleasant and North Florissant, then he began an attempt to escape on foot; further creating a dangerous situation for residents and passers-by.
Being a resident of the Third Ward and its Republican Committeeman and an African American male, I stand behind the police in their continued efforts to thwart crime. This situation is unfortunate and in no way any definition of the hard work and danger that law enforcement officials go through daily, to keep us safe. It is easy for some people with an agenda of conspiracy and malice to try and create a situation that harms the image of law enforcement. That is truly disheartening.
Sincerely,
Leslie L. Farr II
US Congressional Candidate
First District of Missouri
Carnahan - State of the District
3rd CD State of the District Speech
Affton White-Rodgers Community Center
9801 Mackenzie Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
February 08, 2006
MO Dems on Daily Kos
Benton Park on Nightline
The appearance, mentioned in Deb's column, will be tonight.
11th Annual SLACO Conference
March 18th at St. Louis Forest Community College.
Great place to meet folks from around the city and hear what's going on.
I'll be presenting at one of the workshops this year.
Couple of links
KWMU's special election coverage.
Wash U's Student Life on Gep Institute.
'Cause two outta three ain't bad
The Democrat candidate for the 93rd House District special election, Genevieve Frank, did not get the results she and her numerous supporters were waiting for, but the 175-vote margin buoyed the spirits of the Democrats waiting out the tally. Frank promised that though they fell a few votes short, she promised to run again in the November general election.
Yet before Republicans were able to point to the 93rd as an proof that the Boggetto race (November's 94th House District election) was an anomaly, Democrat Charles Dake managed a 55% to 45% victory in Southwest Missouri's 132nd District (one of the more Republican districts in the state). Word of Dake's victory sent Rep. Donnelly and Rep. Storch jumping up and down in front of the Fenton bar where Frank hosted her watch party.
The Democrats can add another check to the win column with the election of Mike Frame to the 105th House District in a 45.8% to 42.6% to 11.6% victory over Republican Ed Groom and Independent Richard Ford (respectively).
Numerous Democrats were out for the night, Rep. Margaret Donnelly, Rep. Rachel Storch, 83rd House District candidate Jake Zimmerman, and 4th Senate District candidate Jeff Smith, were among the many out to show their support for Frank.
February 07, 2006
Educate St. Louis
Committee to support Clinkscale and Buford.
Banning 3rd parties?
The latest Oracle post describes a new congressional proposal that would effectively ban independent and 3rd-party campaigns for Congress.
Republican wants greater church/state separation
George Parker, former executive director of the Missouri Republican Party, has an interesting letter in today's Post-Dispatch. In the letter Parker lays out an argument that is heard less often from prominent Republicans, that the current Republican majority's push for greater connections between churches and government flies in the face of Constitutional guarantees.
Where did Congress find authority to pass laws about God, such as the Pledge Protection Act ?Sprinkling biblical references and religious imagery into politics is nothing new, yet in recent years it has become almost a signature of Republican politics. In the 2004 election, churches were seen as major centers for organizing Republican votes, much as union halls are for Democrats.
…Since Congress members swear or affirm to uphold the Constitution, it would seem they had no authority to pass laws about God
…Such becomes the tyranny of a majority. The spin is that “In God We Trust” or “under God” are not religion, just patriotic symbols. Of course, we all believe in religious freedom! Or is a generic theocracy being thrust upon us by the majority?
February 06, 2006
Tuesday's Elections
93rd Legislative District- 8 Days out report
- Dwight Scharnhorst (R) - $32,679.25 raised, $16,713.01 on hand
- Genevieve Frank (D) - $71,605.00 raised, $23,073.99 on hand
105th Legislative District - 8 Days Out Report
- Ed Groom (R) - $20,640.00 raised, $5,665.35 on hand
- Michael Frame (D) - $68,514.32 raised, $7,111.55 on hand
- Richard Ford (L) -$1,100 raised, $470 on hand
The race for the 93rd seat, considered a safe Republican seat, is probably the more interesting of the two. Republicans look at is as an opportunity to rebut Democrat assertions that the tide is turning. Democrats are looking at it as proof that the election of Jane Bogetto in the 94th (formerly thought of as a fairly safe Republican seat) was not a one-time shot.
The 93rd is more consistently Republican than the 94th was, but tomorrow will show how effective history is in handicapping these races.
Mekong Banquet Center
Finally the former Comp & Soft location at 3121 S Grand looks to be used!
It appears the occupancy permit has passed the zoning board after the hearing on January 12 and now goes before the Board of Public Service at the date, time, and location below. The capacity of the proposed banquet center will be limited to 60 people.
Tuesday, February 7 at 1:45pm
Board of Public Service
City Hall, Room 208
February 03, 2006
Sunset Hills, MO
Could it have been the way they treated their constituents? Or that they supported eminent domain? Or the way they botched the Novus Development Agreement? Or all of the above?
Whatever the reason, for the first time in eight elections, the mayor of Sunset Hills and ALL the aldermen up for election have opposition.
The election is April 4, stay tuned.
Seely to Seattle
Commonspace says, Seely to Seattle.
Union help for Talent?
National Journal's: Hotline blog noted that Sen. Jim Talent and Rep. Roy Blunt both attended an event thrown by unions representing the construction trades who wanted the thank Republican Congressmen for supporting a variety of their issues.
Hotline notes that Sen. Bond has received endorsements from the Carpenters and the Operating Engineers unions. Representatives from the Carpenters have also appeared at a Bond fundraiser.
The Carpenter's Union in particular has elevated some Democrat eyebrows for their occasional association with Missouri Republicans. MO GOPers have a full-court press going to gain some traction with a group they may have thought were boxed out of.
Are unions simply making sure they are on the minds of those in power, or are they reflecting changes within their own membership?
February 02, 2006
Retro Donnybrook
They ran a Donnybrook classic tonight, circa 1987.
Topics of the day then:
• Drug testing in the workplace
• Public funds for private businesses (Admiral)
• Right wing versus Democrat (Buchanan and Gephardt running in '88)
• To few city publications (demise of the Globe-Democrat, No Arch City Chronicle yet!)
• Football (Then St. Louis, now Arizona, Cardinals)
Some of the hair is a bit lighter now, but its the same ol' Donnybrook.
Danforth in the Washington Post
"St. Jack" and the Bullies in the Pulpit.
Young Dems, Repubs
Young Democrats of Greater St. Louis
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & HAPPY HOUR(S)
Wednesday, February 8th, 7:00 p.m.
Pat's Bar and Grill (upstairs room)
6400 Oakland Ave (in Dogtown)
Agenda items:
Speaker from St. Louis Election Board explains new electronic voting system
Alderwoman Jennifer Florida talks about the charter amendment on the April ballot that will change recall elections
Former Mayor Vince Schoemehl talks about St. Louis Public Schools
Young Dems vs. Young Republicans Softball Game details (coming this April)
Preview of August and November elections
Political internship and job opportunities
Young Republicans
Thursday, February 9.
7:30 PM
St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd near Highway 40, across the street from Plaza Frontenac.
Sherman Parker
He filed an FEC report:
Lots of pretty names - Richard Baron, Leslie Bond, Jim Buford, Bill Danforth, Henry Givens - but total aren't too impressive. Raised $87,691; $ 63,282 on-hand.
Aiken raised $175,374 and has $569,233 on-hand.
February 01, 2006
Looks cool
Dandamudi to Jeff City
Sreenu Dandamudi has accepted the position of General Counsel for the Board of Healing Arts (the state agency that licenses physicians) in Jefferson City.
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