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Endorsed Candidates - Missouri House of Representatives |
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Mary Still is dedicated to being a strong voice for Columbia’s 25th District and for progressive issues. Mary serves on the Higher Education, Ways and Means. Special Standing Committee on Health Insurance. and Joint Committee on Life Science. She has been a leader in Payday Loan reform. Her career in public service has taught her how to fight for progressive change. She served as director of communications for Attorney General Jay Nixon for 10 years and policy adviser for the past three years, and from 2002 to 2004 she served as director of communications for Missouri Governor Bob Holden. She is a champion of the University of Missouri, where she graduated from the School of Journalism and served as director of the MU News Bureau for eight years, promoting the land-grant mission of teaching, research and service. She is married to Russell Still, a Columbia attorney and member of the Columbia School Board for nine years. They have two children, Allison and Susannah, who attended public schools in the 25th District – Benton Elementary School and Jefferson Junior High – and graduated from Hickman High School. Mary credits the outstanding teachers in the Columbia public schools with her children’s success in college and now as they start their own careers and begin graduate school. Mary has lived in District 25 for 24 years and has been active in school and community activities. She was a Girl Scout leader for 10 years; a Sunday School teacher; is chair of the administrative council of the Missouri United Methodist Church; and is a member of the Blind Boone Foundation, which is working to preserve the home and legacy of African-American Ragtime pioneer and Columbia leader J.W. “Blind” Boone. She is a member of the University of Missouri Jefferson Club and the Friends of the University of Missouri Library. To learn more visit Mary’s website. Mail Contributions to: Mary Still for State Representative PO Box 933 Columbia, MO 65205
Phone: 573 808-6835 Email: mstill3@gmail.com
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Barbara believes the people of the 36th District deserve better representation than they have had over the past six years. Barbara believes we have the power to strengthen Missouri’s economy, improve the way we educate our kids and reform the way we generate and spend revenue. She is committed to maintain and create jobs, fully support our schools and work together to find ways to generate revenue, run a lean government, and invest in the future of our communities.
She will be a representative who will work across party lines to move Missouri forward. She believes we have seen too much party line voting, which is not a true representation of the ideals of the constituents in the 36th district. Barbara Lanning will be the fresh, but firm voice that we need now in Jefferson City.
Barbara attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. In 1987, after her children started elementary school, she started a successful 23-year career in real estate. She earned a GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) designation, and became co-owner of the Century 21 office. Currently, she works with clients who are buying and selling property.
To learn more visit Barbara’s website. Mail Contributions to: Citizens for Barbara Lanning P.O. Box 609
Phone: 816 580-7263 Email: barbaralanning@aol.com
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Debbie Colozza has spent the last 14 years in medical administration. Her first job in the medical profession was assisting Dr. Charles Wheeler. Over the years her roles in the medical industry have included nursing, ophthalmic technician and medical administration. Her management experience includes a track record of prudent fiscal management; negotiation of cost -saving contracts, timely medical credentialing & licensing for physicians, investment banking and compliant Human Resources practices. Her memberships in professional organizations include the Greater Kansas City Medical and Bioethics Committee, Board Member of the Greater Kansas City Medical Managers, North American Spinal Society, The Greater Kansas City ENT Managers Association, and the Association of Ophthalmic Administrators. Debbie became very active during the 2008 election campaign, which inspired her to dedicate herself to public service. Her political associations include the Clay County Democratic Central Committee, the Northland Democratic Club Executive Board, Recording Secretary, and the Northland Democratic Women’s Club, and the Missouri Women’s Leadership Coalition. Debbie and her family have lived in Clay County, Missouri for over 20 years. She and her husband Paul have five children, with the fourth grandchild on the way. Debbie’s early years were spent in Independence, Missouri. Her parents, James and Catherine Homan, live in independence. Her father and his brothers owned the family business, Homan Steel Company for many years. To learn more visit Debbie’s website
Mail Contributions to: Friends for Debbie Colozza 204 NE 85th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64157
Phone: 816 781-9538 Email: debbiecolozza@gmail.com
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Lexi is prepared to represent the people of the 30th House District, where she got her start in public service. Lexi’s background as an attorney and her community involvement has made her aware of the issues facing citizens in her district. Lexi is committed to developing practical, efficient solutions to those problems. As your State Representative, Lexi will hit the ground running on a number of issues important to the district, including: supporting public education from kindergarten through higher education, technical training, encouraging economic development and job growth, and increasing access to affordable and quality healthcare. Alexia Norris lives in the 30th Legislative District in Kansas City with her husband Nathan. Lexi and Nathan are both practicing attorneys. Born and raised in Weston, Lexi grew up on a farm that has been recognized as a Missouri Century Farm for being owned by members of her family for over 100 years. Lexi attended the University of Missouri in Columbia. Lexi also enjoyed serving as an intern in Washington, D.C., where she worked for Senator Jean Carnahan. Lexi graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and was selected as a member of Phi Beta Kappa at graduation. She remained at the University of Missouri in Columbia to pursue a law degree, which she was selected to the Order of the Coif. After law school, Lexi returned to the Kansas City area to be near her family and begin her legal career. She joined the King Hershey, PC law firm and focused her practice on real estate development and municipal law. In this capacity, Lexi worked with a number of small and large business clients in developing projects, often through the formation of public-private partnerships, that led to increased numbers of jobs and tax revenue for their local communities. She continues to practice in the Kansas City area, focusing on small business and corporate matters. In addition to her legal work, Lexi is active in the community. Lexi volunteers as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and is a volunteer attorney for Legal Aid of Western Missouri. She is member of the Platte County Citizens Coalition, a Board Member for the Mizzou Alumni Association – Kansas City Chapter, a Board member for the Northland Animal Welfare Society, and an Executive Committee member for the University of Missouri’s Griffiths Leadership Society. In their free time, Lexi and Nathan enjoy spending time with their families,attending Mizzou sporting events and Royals and Chiefs games, and spending time outdoors with their dog, Scout. To learn more visit Lexi’s website. Mail Contributions to: Committee to Elect Lexi Norris PO Box 20223 Kansas City, MO 64195-0223
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Jean Peters-Baker has spent much of her career putting some of the most violent and dangerous criminals behind bars and fighting tirelessly for victims, their families and the neighborhoods impacted by crime. As an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Jackson County for over ten years, Jean has worked in nearly every unit in the office including sex crimes, community justice, domestic violence, drug, family support and as a Chief Warrant Officer and Trial Team Leader.
Jean grew up on a family farm outside of Jefferson City where her parents and her mentors emphasized the importance of a good education. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in fine arts from the Columbia College in 1991, a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995 and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1998. Prior to moving to Kansas City with her husband Doug, Jean was an active member of the League of Women Voters in Boone County in 1989 and held office as the public relations chair in 1991-94. After moving to Kansas City, Jean has become very active in the Women’s Political Caucus (WPC), holding numerous board positions. She also served as the leader of the Kansas City office of the Sue Shear Institute, a bi-partisan organization dedicated to recruiting women to run for office and get more involved in government and public policy. Jean and Doug have lived in the Brookside neighborhood since moving to Kansas City in 1995. They have three children: Christian, Brianna, and Grant. Jean and Doug have fostered/adopted two of their three children and are ardent supporters of foster care and adoption of Missouri’s kids. Their family attends the South Broadland Presbyterian Church at 79th and Holmes, where Jean serves as an Elder on Session for the Church and teaches Sunday school to kids.
To learn more visit Jean’s website
Mail Contributions to: The Committee to Elect Jean Peters-Baker
Phone: 816 361-0930 Email: jean@electjean.com
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