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Oxford Ranking Minority Member
House Speaker Rod Jetton last week appointed St. Louis Democrat State Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford to serve as the ranking minority party member on the House Special Committee on Energy and Environment, which handles bills relating to sustainable energy sources in Missouri and their impact on the environment. “It is crucial that we become less dependent [...]
Continue reading...Nasheed’s Committee Assignments
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed today said she’s been appointed to the following House committees: Appropriations – Public Safety and Corrections Crime Prevention and Public Safety Special Committee on Financial Institutions Special Committee on Urban Issues Awaiting info on other members’ assignments… Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
Continue reading...Growing Calls for Public Hearings
Friday, December 29, 2006
More elected officials are joining calling on state education officials to conduct public hearings before any action on St. Louis Public Schools is taken. State Representatives Jamilah Nasheed, Jeanette Mott Oxford, Robin Wright Jones, school board members Bill Purdy and Donna Jones, Committeemen Jesse Todd and Jay Ozier, Rev. James T. Morris, activists Percy Green and [...]
Continue reading...The American Attacks Nasheed
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Continuing to hold State Senator-elect Jeff Smith as the elected official all black officials should strive to be like, the St. Louis American today labeled State Rep-elect Jamilah Nasheed the “un-Jeff” for requesting public hearings on the issue of state takeover of St. Louis Public Schools. The still anonymous authors of the “Political Eye” said that [...]
Continue reading...Bio Dampens First Impressions for a St. Louis Freshman Legislator
Thursday, December 7, 2006
As the new crop of freshman legislators were being orientated last week in Jefferson City, they were learning as much about each other as they were about the rules of the Capitol. But at least one state rep may not like what his colleagues were told about him. A six-page booklet handed out to new legislators [...]
Continue reading...Storch to Host Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
State Rep. Rachel Storch (D-64) will host a town hall meeting next week on the topic voting changes ahead of the November 7 election. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan will be on hand to answer questions regarding the state’s controversial Voter ID requirement and the elimination of so-called “straight party” voting. The meeting will be at the [...]
Continue reading...El-Amin Claimed Ballots Were Illegal
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
In the petition for a temporary restraining order filed yesterday by then-State Senate candidate Yaphett El-Amin, she alleged that one of her opponents, Amber Boykins, and State Rep candidates Joe Palm (who was running against her husband) and Shaun Simms (who was running against her political ally, Jamilah Nasheed) were distributing sample ballots in the [...]
Continue reading...Deception is the Name of the Game [Updated x2]
Sunday, August 6, 2006
IN THE 4TH - More mysterious automated calls are being placed around the district. After calls were made telling voters to vote for anyone but Jeff Smith, the finger was quickly pointed at Derio Gambaro’s campaign, mostly due to the exchange of negative mailers he and Smith engaged in recent days. But now calls are going [...]
Continue reading...Sherman’s About to Have a Bad Day
Friday, August 4, 2006
State Rep. Sherman Parker, who is running against Congressman Todd Akin in Tuesday’s Republican primary, was arrested this week for failing to appear in court for two tickets. Parker was released on $100 bond. Read Jake Wagman’s arresting story in tomorrow’s Post-Dispatch. UPDATE: Parker has posted a statement regarding this incident in the comments section of this [...]
Continue reading...Nasheed Mailer Slams Tyus
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
It’s hot all over, but it might be getting even hotter in the 60th State Rep District. Jamilah Nasheed’s campaign today mailed out a piece that asks voters if they want to go “backwards” or move “forward.” The mailer slams Nasheed’s opponent, Sharon Tyus, on her record as the former alderman of the 20th Ward. “Improved [...]
Continue reading...But Will She Use It?
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Sharon Tyus has loaned her campaign another $10,000. Add that to the $15,000 that she previously loaned her campaign and the former 20th Ward alderman has quite a bit of cash in the bank in this final week of her run for state rep. But while some see her almost entirely self-financed campaign as a sign [...]
Continue reading...OBS Endorses Nasheed in 60th
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
The Organization for Black Struggle has thrown its support behind Jamilah Nasheed in the race for the next state representative of the 60th District. “Nasheed has made positive contributions to this community as a young businesswoman, a dedicated political activist and a concerned citizen,” said the organization in release issued early this morning. The OBS pointed to [...]
Continue reading...Political Briefs
Monday, July 17, 2006
LATE STARTER BUILDING STEAM? Former Ald. Sharon Tyus announced over the weekend that she had accumulated several endorsements in her bid to re-enter politics as State Rep from the 60th District. Third Ward Committeepeople Lucinda Frazier and Johnny Saddler; 4th Ward Committeepeople Norma Leggett and James Clayborne; 18th Ward Committeepeople Ernestine Hill and Jessie [...]
Continue reading...Tyus Campaign Gets Active
Saturday, July 1, 2006
Sharon Tyus‘ campaign for state rep from the 60th district has been pretty quiet since she filed for the office back in March. But it looks like she’s been conserving her cash and energy for the final weeks of the campaign. Tyus yard signs were spotted for the first time last week is a few areas [...]
Continue reading...VIDEO: El-Amin in it to the end
Saturday, May 27, 2006
PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE VIDEO At a press conference this morning, 1st Ward Committeeman Talibdin El-Amin said he will be staying in his 57th District State Representative race until the end. “After having conversations with my family, friends, and many people in the community, I am convinced more than ever today that I will not waiver in my [...]
Continue reading...Talib Speaks, Sources: May Drop Out
Friday, May 26, 2006
State rep candidate Talibdin El-Amin calls the charges that he is a “deadbeat dad” ridiculous. But he said that these recent allegations have taken a toll on him, his wife, and his children. El-Amin, the 1st Ward Committeeman and husband to State Rep. Yaphett El-Amin, told PUB DEF that he has been involved in every [...]
Continue reading...May Campaign Kick-Off
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Karla May is kicking off her campaign for 57th District State Rep. with a fundraiser at Maggie O’Brien’s restaurant and pub next week. May, the daughter of City Register and former 1st Ward Alderman Parrie L. May, is seeking the State House seat being vacated by State Rep. Yaphett El-Amin as she looks to move to [...]
Continue reading...57th District Finances [Updated]
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
The candidates seeking to replace State Rep. Yaphett El-Amin, who is running for state senate, are Joe Palm, Karla May and Talibdin El-Amin (husband). Their campaign finance reports for this quarter were due April 15. Over the course of the day, the reports will be made available by the state Ethics Commission. Joe Palm loaned his [...]
Continue reading...72nd District Finances
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
State Rep. Maria Chappelle Nadal raised $1,475 during the first quarter of 2006. After spending over $1,800, her campaign had nearly $4,800 in the bank. University City Councilwoman Sandi Colquitt, who is challenging Nadal after losing to her by less than 200 votes in 2004, has not yet filed her campaign report. Keep up with St. Louis [...]
Continue reading...House to debate eminent domain bill [Updated]
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
The Missouri House of Representatives is expected to take up House Bill 1944 today. The bill makes changes to the use of eminent domain in the state. Some supporters of reform say the bill doesn’t go far enough. While opponents, including the City of St. Louis and several utility companies, say it goes too far. Several [...]
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