For those unable to attend our meeting, it has been recorded and available here:
Due to the limited legislative activity in Jefferson City and Washington, Glenn’s update was short, so there is no written legislative update. The chat interaction with the audience during the meeting is below.
Announcements and Comments during the meeting
From ANNE SCHWEITZER : Hi all! Anne Schweitzer from Dr. Page’s campaign team here! Dr. Page asked me to say hello to you all, and ask everyone to please send comments to the County Council against the bill that would potentially remove the mask mandate. If you could send a public comment (up to 400 words) on Tuesday before 5:00pm to CouncilComments@stlouisco.com that would be a significant help. Note that emailed comments must be sent *on Tuesday,* as the Council rules require comments to be posted the day of the meeting. Commenters must include their first and last name. I’m telling people to tell their story – how COVID has impacted them personally and why the Council should not vote for ending public health and safety orders. Please end by asking them to reject bills 220, 222 and 223.
Re: General Discussion and Dues Announcement
From Marlene Bricker : Could you put address in chat?
From Mary Gross : repeat that PO box again please?
From Maureen Jordan : Thank you Anne, I commented yesterday!
From Cathy Marek : 100 days until the inauguration!
From Jessica LaBozzetta : Please make sure to mute yourself!
From Karen Cloyd : P.O. Box 31034 Des Peres 63131
From ANNE SCHWEITZER : Thanks, Glenn, for answering questions about these bills! We definitely need to keep our mask mandate! It cannot be a partisan issue. Needs to be a health issue!
Re: Show Me Change discussion
From Leah Hurwitz (she/her/hers) : Make Calls for Show Me Change!: https://www.mobilize.us/missouri/event/332097/
Send Texts for Show Me Change!: https://www.mobilize.us/missouri/event/313657/
Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Dates: Oct. 31st to Nov 3rd – THE MOST IMPORTANT FOUR DAYS OF THIS CAMPAIGN
Leah’s Contact Info (West County organizer) – lhurwitz@showmechange.org, (847) 826 5191
From Mary Gross she/ her/ hers : I am calling for them Thursday. Please sign up if you can!
From Lloyd & Bobbie : We’re working for John Kiehne for HD 110 www.johnkiehne.com
From Mary Gross she/ her/ hers : Do you have No on 3 signs? or does anyone?
From ANNE SCHWEITZER : We also have Sam Page yard signs! Message me directly if anyone wants one.
From Jessica LaBozzetta : I continue to have requests for Galloway signs.
From Leah Hurwitz (she/her/hers) : We do not have No on 3!
From Harvey Ferdman : HarveyFerdman@gmail.com
From Leah Hurwitz (she/her/hers) : For yard signs or questions: lhurwitz@showmechange.org
From Cathy Paulsmeyer : cpaulsmeyer@gmail.com. 573-465-3388 Chesterfield Township
From Leah Hurwitz (she/her/hers) : Thank you so much for having me on, friends! Hope to see you all soon on Zoom.
From Cathy Marek : I have some Schupp signs and can get more: marekcathy@gmail.com or 314-640-2101
From Dennis Lavallee : Wildhorse township still has Biden-Harris and Galloway signs. E-mail me at slccc96@aol.com or pick up from my front porch at 412 Still Creek Pass, Wildwood 63011.
Re: Tony Messenger presentation
From Lloyd & Bobbie : What’s the title of this column?
From Lloyd & Bobbie : https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/columns/tony-messenger/messenger-a-fake-facebook-post-about-st-louis-schools-goes-viral-with-maga-crowd-and/article_82f2ed65-af42-5510-a3da-a819048d8cdb.html
From Karen Cloyd : @onymess is one of my favorite Twitter follows
From Karen Cloyd : Nope. @tonymess
From Mary Gross she/ her/ hers : very thoughtful analysis!
From ANNE SCHWEITZER : What do you think about the County Council bills to put time limits on health guidelines?
From Ellen Wentz : How do we deal with the militia after the election?
From Terry Gates : Your column today focused on school per-pupil funding. Does money determine school quality?
From Glenn Koenen : Quick question: have you received any feedback from rura;l readers about your columns on the problems in Ferguson and other racial issues?
From Grace James : Do you think the increased militancy of these right wing extremist groups would have happened in the absence of covid?
From Lloyd & Bobbie : How do you see ballot counting and final election results being handled?
From Christine Garhart : What about Constitutional Amendment No 1—term limits for other offices?
From Cathy Marek : I worked in Rockwood for over 20 years, mostly in the Eureka area. Republican sentiments were tied to cultural sentiments. So very sad that many fail to see that their politics undermine their own best interests and quality of life.
From Ellen Wentz : Should the media start referring to them as terrorist groups instead of militia groups?
From Mary Gross she/ her/ hers : Metzl’s Dying of Whiteness addresses national racism too.
From Diane Brost : Thanks Tony for your insights. Much appreciated.
From Lloyd & Bobbie : Thanks much!