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I would like to thank The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere for the opportunity to discuss some of the central issues in the Aldermanic race with you, the voter.
There are clear differences between the candidates, and these differences will directly affect the lives of the residents of the 28th Ward.
My candidacy offers a clear alternative — a people-to-people effort — which will deal directly with your problems and needs.
The decision to run for Democratic Alderman was made after careful thought and discussion with my family following requests, inquiries, and encouragement from many people who want to see better representation for the 28th Ward and more positive, progressive leadership at the Board of Alderman.
My family and I have lived in the 28th Ward for over seventeen years, and I have a strong feeling of commitment to the principal that we should work “to maintain and improve our area so that we all may live in an attractive, desirable neighborhood.” I believe that I offer a unique blend of community leadership, grass roots involvement, and professional experience.
My record clearly demonstrates that I am the kind of leader who will represent the whole community.
My past and current experience includes:
• Coordinator of Parent and Community Involvement, St. Louis Public High ‘Schools
• Officer, 56th State Representative District Committee
• Member, Local 44, American Federation of School Administrators
• Steering Committee, St. Louis Housing Council
• President, Washington Heights Neighbors Association
• Chair, Hamilton School Parent Community Advisory Committee
• Coordinator, Columbia Community School
• Director, St. Louis Neighborhood Resource Center
• Member, Aldermanic Displacement Monitoring Task Force
• Member, Missouri Commission on Neighborhoods
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, St. Louis University
• Masters Degree, St. Louis University The endorsement of my candidacy by State Representatives Paula Carter (56th District), O.L. Shelton (57th District), and Charles Quincy Troupe (62nd District) will insure cooperative state and local working relationships.
With federal funds and programs being funneled to the state level, this kind of cooperation becomes more important than ever.
There are critical problems and needs facing the residents of the 28th Ward.
The duties of an Alderman require him to first and foremost represent the people of the 28th Ward rather than the special interests that too often receive favored treatment. Secondly, the Alderman must involve people in making decisions that affect their neighborhoods within the Ward and in the City as a whole.
As Alderman, I will meet with block units, neighborhood associations, businesses, churches, and citizens to insure that constituents have an active and early voice in decision-making. Third, I am committed to responsible redevelopment through stabilizing and improving existing residential neighborhoods, such as Hi Pointe, Washington Heights, and Skinker-DeBaliviere.
Our neighborhood has witnessed arrogant and high-handed actions from developers and speculators.
As Alderman, I will work steadfastly with all concerned to complete the long-overdue development of the Delmar and DeBaliviere commercial areas. Moreover, I would firmly press for immediate action on the development of the Nina Place area.
The intentional delaying of this redevelopment is simply an attempt to force more people out of our neighborhood. I will work aggressively to turn this deplorable Situation around.
Finally, as Alderman, I will use a balanced approach to direct public and private resources to the places and people in the 28th Ward according to need.
This includes:
• Expanded services for senior citizens
• Housing rehabilitation
• Neighborhood improvement
• Greater employment and training opportunities
• Safe, sufficient and accessible police protection
• A wider range of programs and services offered through the Community School
• Small business development I welcome your views and suggestions on the issues that concern you. Together we can make a difference.
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Mike Magrath. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1987, page 4. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1987.
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