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Endorsements
By Jason Growe | Posted June 18, 2008 at 11:54 AM in
Endorsements
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill
Former State Treasurer Nancy Farmer
State Senator Jeff Smith
Saint Louis County Councilman Michael O’Mara
Maplewood Mayor Mark Langston
Richmond Heights Mayor Jim Beck
Former Richmond Heights Mayor Betty Humphrey
Clayton Alderperson Alex Berger III
Clayton Alderperson Cynthia Garnholz
Clayton School Board Member Steve Singer
Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board President Stephen Findley
Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board Treasurer Ben Stotler
Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board Secretary Sheryl Montford
Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board Director Maria Langston
Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board Director Rev. Nate Malone
The Sue Shear Family
Clayton Township Democratic Club
Missouri Women’s Leadership Coalition
Missouri ERA Political Action Committee
Missouri Votes Conservation
Missouri AFL-CIO
North County Labor Legislative Club
South County Labor Political Organization
United Auto Workers (UAW)
Communication Workers of America (CWA)
Missouri Firefighters Association
Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri I.A.F.F. Local 2665
Election Day
By Jason Growe | Posted August 3, 2008 at 04:25 PM in
Please remember to vote this Tuesday, August 5th. Steve needs everyone to come out and vote in order to win. If you do not know your polling place, click here. Need a ride to the polls? Call the campaign office at (314) 725-4866. We’re happy to give you a lift!
That night, come wait for the results to come in at Kilkenny’s, located at 20 N. Central Ave in Clayton, right below the campaign office. It’s our way of saying “thank you” to everyone who has helped us along the way. Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Election Day
By Jason Growe | Posted July 17, 2008 at 02:39 PM in
It’s hard to believe. But, August 5th is less than three weeks away! While continuing to knock on doors, spreading Steve’s progressive message, the campaign is also starting to plan for election day. We are planning a major effort to ensure Steve wins the August 5th Democratic primary.
We need people working at polling places, calling supporters, driving voters to the polls, and much more!
If you want to help our get out the vote effort, please click here.
What’s Your Best Telemarketer Story?
By Jason Growe | Posted June 24, 2008 at 11:07 AM in
Steve Brown taught telemarketers in Missouri a valuable lesson: when we pass a law to stop you from bothering us, we mean it.
As Deputy Chief Counsel for Attorney General Jay Nixon, Brown served as lead prosecutor of the “No-Call Attack Team.” He tracked down violators of Missouri’s No-Call List, and held them accountable for breaking the law.
In fact, Steve was so effective at prosecuting lawbreakers that many telemarketing companies won’t call in Missouri anymore.
Everyone has a great line they’ve used when a telemarketer bothers them - or at least somethiing they wished they had said after they hung up the phone.
So we thought we would have a little contest, just for fun. In the comments section of this blog entry, post the best and funniest things you have said, heard someone else say or just wish you had said to get a telemarketer off of the phone.
The best responses will get a special prize from our campaign and be highlighted on the website.
Steve Brown Family BBQ This Sunday!
By Jason Growe | Posted June 6, 2008 at 01:17 PM in
Please join Steve and his family in a day of fun for all ages! On Sunday, June 8 from 12pm - 4pm at Deer Creek Park (3238 Laclede Station Road), Steve will be hosting a BBQ with food, music and fun! The afternoon will feature a bike giveaway from Big Shark Bicycling Company, free ice cream, a safety corner with a complimentary bicycle and helmet check, and more! For more information, please call the campaign office at (314) 725-4866.
Co-Hosts
State Senator Jeff Smith
Maplewood Mayor Mark Langston
Richmond Heights Mayor Jim Beck
Former Richmond Heights Mayro Betty Humphrey
Clayton Alderperson Cynthia Garnholz
Clayton Alderperson Alex Berger III
RH City Council Member Paul Lore
Maria Langston of MRH Board of Education
Ben Stotler of MRH Board of Education
Sheryl Montford of MRH Board of Education
Kurt Becker, VP of Firefighters Local 2665
Steve Findley
Campaign Update
By Jason Growe | Posted May 30, 2008 at 07:09 AM in
Dear Friends,
The campaign is now in full swing. Despite the recent rainy days, my staff and I are working hard to reach every voter in this district. Several developments have occurred in the campaign, and I wanted to keep you all updated.
Our grassroots operation continues to grow. We now have seven full-time organizers with the campaign. These young people will be out in the district six days a week knocking on doors to spread the campaign’s message. I have said from the beginning that it is important to connect with as many voters as possible. Our organizers will help make that happen. If you would like to join us, please go here. If canvassing is not your thing, that’s okay. We would gladly accept your support in any number of ways. Check out the website to view all of the different ways you can help.
Fortunately, our endorsement list continues to grow. Since my last email, we have added two more locally elected officials and a handful of labor organizations. Last month, both the current and former Richmond Heights Mayors endorsed my candidacy – Jim Beck and Betty Humphrey. Their support is due to my hard work and dedication to the voters of Richmond Heights. I have also been honored with the endorsements of the North County and South County Labor Clubs. These organizations represent the unified labor voice in their respective areas. Winning their endorsement sends a strong message to the people of this district that I will fight for working class citizens in Jefferson City. In addition to the two labor clubs, I have received endorsements from the United Auto Workers and the Communication Workers of America’s Local 6310 and 6320. Again, it is a true honor to receive such strong backing from labor. I look forward to promoting working-class issues as State Representative.
Finally, I want to personally invite you to the Steve Brown Family BBQ. On Sunday, June 8 from 12:00 – 4:00pm at Deer Creek Park (3238 Laclede Station Road), join my family and I for food, music, and fun! We will be have a bike giveaway, free ice cream, and complimentary bicycle and helmet checks, as well as goody bags, games, a fire engine, and face painting. For more information, click here (link to event description on website). I look forward to seeing you out on the 8th!
Thank you again for your support along the way. As we head into the final two months of the campaign, it will be supporters like you that keep me going. Please stay in touch.
Sincerely,
Steve Brown
AFL-CIO Endorses Steve
By Jason Growe | Posted May 29, 2008 at 03:18 PM in
In case you missed it, on May 28, the Missouri AFL-CIO endorsed Steve! The Missouri AFL-CIO is a federation of unions in Missouri and is the state affiliate of the national AFL-CIO. Receiving this endorsement gives another boost to Steve’s labor credentials.
Steve is honored to received the endorsement, saying, “Organized labor is critical to the success of working Missourians. Receiving the stamp of approval from the AFL-CIO, as well as other labor groups, affirms my commitment to their cause. I look forward to working hard with organized labor on the campaign trail and in Jefferson City.”
Happy Memorial Day
By Jason Growe | Posted May 25, 2008 at 01:08 PM in
From everyone on the campaign, we want to wish you and your family a Happy Memorial Day! We hope you are enjoying the long weekend with your friends and family. Please take a moment during the holiday weekend to remember those who sacrificed their lives so we can all enjoy the freedoms we have as Americans.
Campaign Update
By Jason Growe | Posted March 20, 2008 at 02:46 PM in
Dear Friends,
I hope this email finds you well. I have been blessed so far this year. My family is doing well, with my son Ben leaving his diaper days behind him and Sarah starting crawl. The campaign continues to move forward.
We have focused much of our attention lately on a series of town hall meetings I have been hosting throughout the district. Kicking off the series in January at the Clayton Center, family, friends, and other Clayton residents came out on a cold night to express their views on what is happening in Missouri. I truly enjoyed listening to other people express their views on today’s issues. In February, I hosted the next meeting at The Heights, Richmond Heights’ community center. It was a spirited, yet positive discussion. Participants came ready to discuss a wide range of issues, including the environment, health care, education, and property taxes, among others. I must say that I learned a lot that evening and will bring those lessons with me to Jefferson City, helping me more accurately represent the views of district residents. On March 26 at 7:00 pm, I will host the next town hall meeting in Maplewood at the Maya Café on 2726 Sutton Blvd. I invite everyone, no matter where you live, to come out, enjoy some free food, and express your views on our state. I want to hear from everyone!
Campaign supporters are starting to have neighborhood coffees, too. Again, these events are designed for me to meet district residents and hear their views and concerns. For a list of coffees coming up, please visit our campaign calendar on the website. If you know of an event in your neighborhood I should attend, or want to host something yourself, please email Jason Growe at , or call the office at (314) 725-4866. I want to reach as many people as possible!
I am also pleased to report that the endorsements keep coming. Since my last email we have added two major endorsements. First, the Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri I.A.F.F. Local 2665 endorsed me in January. The firefighters are the first labor union to endorse a candidate in this race and I am honored to receive their support. Second, the Mayor of Maplewood, Mark Langston, recently endorsed me. Mayor Langston made another “first” endorsement, being the first Mayor within the district to endorse a candidate in this race. Receiving the support of a local mayor will help me represent the district in Jefferson City by working with other elected officials for the benefit of the 73rd legislative district.
Finally, our campaign office is in full swing. We are continuing to add more staff that will deliver the campaign’s progressive message. As we get closer to election day, our grassroots effort continues to pick up steam. I am thankful for the firefighters and their canvassing effort. I look forward to building the campaign’s volunteer base as we move forward. If you are up for joining the campaign as a volunteer, click here. A strong volunteer base will be a cornerstone of this campaign over the summer months. We would love to have your help!
I look forward to seeing you out on the campaign trail. Please keep in touch.
Best Wishes,
Steve Brown
New Year Update
By Site Admin | Posted January 14, 2008 at 04:12 PM in
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year to you all!
As many of you know, I am running to become the next state representative for Missouri’s 73rd District. As this year is getting started, our campaign is ratcheting up and I wanted to take a moment to share with you the latest news from the campaign trail.
The latest fundraising quarter went very well for us. In our first full quarter, we raised about $55,000 and will have about $75,000 on hand. I am proud to have people throughout the 73rd district and St. Louis region contribute to my campaign. These resources will help immensely as we reach out to voters and address the concerns of our district and state.
I have also picked up some key endorsements recently. I will be officially announcing one of them next week. For now, I am proud to report that the President of the St. Louis County Council, Michael O’Mara, has backed my candidacy. With the support of Councilman O’Mara and others in St. Louis County government, I am all the more excited by the prospect of working for the people of the County and our district in Jefferson City.
Our grassroots campaign is picking up steam, too. We are adding staffers and organizers with the kind of grassroots campaign experience that will allow us to speak to and hear from all corners of the district. I have already been out knocking on doors over the past couple of months to ensure that the needs of people in this district are heard and addressed. And even though the election is still months away, people are eager to share their concerns for our state. They are tired of the Republicans’ failed leadership and lack of integrity, and ready for real, common-sense change. I am looking forward to leading that change in Jefferson City.
All in all, things are going well in this new year and we feel very grateful. We look forward to your support and wish you every success in 2008.
Keep in touch and we’ll do the same.
Yours,
Steve Brown