Save our Schools Conference Feb 18, 2012
By Cara | January 23, 2012
via Susan Turk, St. Louis public education activist:
If you are concerned about the relentless attacks on our public schools and teachers, please consider attending this one day conference. Details in the attached flyer. Please forward the flyer to people you think would be interested.Save our Schools conference
Topics: Issues, Missouri, newsletter | No Comments »
Show me the $$$
By Cara | January 23, 2012
I often gauge the political values of a candidate or elected official by where they get their money. In the light of national political corruption and lobbyists, and corporations as people, etc. it is naive to think that our local electeds are immune to influence by donors. However, in speaking to several potential candidates on if they would accept money from people or companies that have different agendas than their own, a different perspective has come to my attention. Some people believe they would take monies from anyone and continue to press their progressive agenda – if the donor did not like it, then they simply would not donate to that candidate again. Unfortunately, with the current campaign finance system, candidates need large sums of money to be viable. Should they take from anyone in order to have a fighting chance? Or is the stigma of receiving money from a person/company/organization that has a drastically different political or social agenda enough to turn off potential voters or future supporters? Question of the week – please chime in.
Topics: newsletter | 2 Comments »
Hello 2012!
By Cara | January 6, 2012
Hello 2012 – what a whirlwind of politico activity in St. Louis and beyond. The new redistricting maps of congressional, senatorial, and house districts are currently in flux – at least our St. Louis City ward maps are finalized! I can imagine the stress of incumbents and challengers as they try to navigate their potential districts. This is also the year of my re-election. I am constantly seeking ways in which to improve my representation and advocacy while balancing my family/career. (Did you know this is a volunteer position?) I also stand by my last ancient post and strive to write my opinions and insights about the political atmosphere in St. Louis. Hopefully this exercise will be helpful to you, the reader, by stimulating different perspectives and promoting internal and external discussions. Anyway, I hope to see you around the 8th ward – have a good week!
Topics: 8th Ward, newsletter | No Comments »
Social Media and Staying Connected
By Cara | December 13, 2010
I’ve been struggling lately to balance blog posting, facebooking, and tweeting with old fashioned phone calls, emails, face to face contact, etc. It can get quite overwhelming and I need to prioritize. One of my goals is to put more original content into my blog posts instead of seeming to be a news aggregator.
I’m half way through my term as Committeewoman – I’m more confident as a politico, more secure in my core beliefs, and ready to step out and stretch my wings. I’m going to borrow a great idea from my fellow Committeewoman now Alderwoman, Carol Howard, and start some office hours at a local establishment. Another idea is to attend the Friday Board of Alderman meetings and report back to you regarding our ward and our city. I also hope to bring useful and relevant information to our ward meetings – there are many hot topics for the coming year – redistricting, local control of our school district and our police department, how the state Democratic Party will pull together, and many more.
So thank you for standing by during my technical difficulties with social media and stay tuned for the next episode! 2011 here we come!
Topics: newsletter | No Comments »
Democrats love puppies!
By Cara | October 14, 2010
We are excited and proud to carry forward this Missouri citizen-driven ballot initiative. Please join us to support the passage of Proposition B, The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, by attending our respective ward rallies/canvasses. Please join Committeewoman Angela Newsom and Committeewoman Cara Jensen at Cafe Nubia (5860 Delmar) on Oct. 16 at 10am and at the Old Playground Shelter in Tower Grove Park on Oct. 17 at 10am to rally for Proposition B! We hope you will visit www.yesonpropB.com to find out more ways you can show your support – we (and our puppies) thank you for your YES vote on November 2!
Topics: newsletter | No Comments »
St. Louis City Committeewomen Support Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act
By Cara | September 24, 2010
St. Louis, MO — Democratic Committeewomen Angela Newsom (26th ward) and Cara Jensen (8th ward) are encouraging their constituents to support the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act (Proposition B) by holding neighborhood canvasses on October 16 and 17, 2010. The canvass will kick off in the 26th ward on Saturday, October 16, 10am at Café Nubia, 5860 Delmar Blvd. The 8th ward canvass will begin on Sunday, October 17, 10am, at the Old Playground Shelter in Tower Grove Park.
“Missouri has led the country in puppy mill abuse for too long. But passage of Proposition B will curb the worst abuses at puppy mills and help to ensure that breeding dogs are treated humanely. We are excited to partner with each other here in St. Louis City to promote the passage of this crucial ballot initiative,” Committeewoman Jensen said, “We want to thank Missourians for the Protection of Dogs / YES! on Prop B and all the volunteers for helping us raise awareness in our wards.”
“Abuse of any kind should never be tolerated. This is an issue that will unite voters across our neighborhoods and throughout our city, “Committeewoman Newsom said. “We encourage our fellow elected officials to endorse and support this initiative.”
At puppy mills in Missouri, dogs are crammed into small and filthy cages, denied veterinary care, exposed to extremes of heat and cold, and given no exercise or human affection. These puppy mills are cruel and the way these dogs are treated is wrong. .
Proposition B is a citizen-sponsored, statewide ballot initiative that will be voted on November 2, 2010. If passed, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act will stop puppy mill abuses by establishing common sense standards for the proper care of dogs.
Committeewomen Cara Jensen and Angela Newsom were elected to the 8th ward and the 26th ward, respectively, in 2008. Committeewoman Jensen has three rescued dogs – Darwin, Zeus, and Bernadette, while Committeewoman Newsom has four – Jeff, Max, George, and Little Man.
Paid for by Missourians for the Protection of Dogs/YES! on Prop B, Judy Peil, Treasurer
###
Topics: newsletter | No Comments »
Nov. 2 2010 MO ballot measures
By Cara | September 16, 2010
Whew – there are a lot!! Here’s a link to all the ballot measures that will be on this Nov. 2 ballot – we’ll be talking about them at our next EWIDA meeting on Sep. 16
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/2010ballot/
Topics: newsletter | No Comments »