STL progressives listen up. We got some folks to primary. 2021 is key to building the city we want and need and March 2nd is around the corner.
#Aldergeddon Thread
Alderwoman Tammika Hubbard (5th ward). Part of an infamous political family that tried to steal an election from Rep. Bruce Franks. Opposed closing the workhouse. Supported Airport privatization. Doesn't support divesting from SLMPD, In bed with gentrifier in waiting Paul Mckee.
Aldermen Jack Coatar (7th Ward) This men is vying to become the next Joe Roddy. A corporate stooge who hasn't met a tif/tax abatement or developer handout he hasn't loved. He also opposed closing the workhouse, opposes divesting from SLMPD, supported airport privatization.
Alderwoman Beth Murphy (13th Ward). This woman hails from the old guard. A police union lapdog who opposes divesting from SLMPD, opposed closing the workhouse, supported airport privatization. And loves handing over money to developers.
Alderwoman Marlene Davis (Ward 19). Championed tough on crime legislation that would have ironically hurt black teens. Opposes divesting from SLMPD. Opposed closing the workhouse, support airport privatization and criticized school closures despite supporting several dev handouts
Alderman John Collins Muhammad (Ward 21). A homophobic, misogynistic, Lewis Reed lapdog. Opposed closing the workhouse, Opposed divesting from SLMPD, Big proponent of airport privatization, Doesn't know not how to rubber stamp tif/tax abatements.
Alderman Joe Vaccaro (Ward 23). (Purposely pictured with racist cop union leader Jeff Roorda) A police union lapdog and a predatory developers best friend. Opposed closing the workhouse, divesting from SLMPD, supported airport privatization. Basically a Republican and racist tbh
Lastly, Alderwoman Pam Boyd (Ward 27). Part of a political dynasty. Supported Airport privatization. Opposed closing the workhouse, Opposed divesting from SLMPD. A rubber stamp for tifs/tax abatements and developer handouts.
Why do we have high crime? Why are our schools shutting down? Why are our kids leaving? Why is our city losing population? Why do certain city services suck? Its THESE FOLKS. They GOTTA GO. Notably Absent from list is Gentrifier in Chief Alderman Joe Roddy. He is retiring. Amen!
Challenger Update:
James Page is running against Tammika Hubbard
Shedrick Kelly is running against Jack Coatar
Ann Schweitzer is running against Beth Murphy
John Collins Muhammad has 4 challengers.
Challengers needed in the 19th, 27th and 23rd.
We need folks to step up.
Last time I posted this I got banned, but I'm not afraid and her yall go again. Demand the city you deserve. NOW is the time. We are a great city, but we will falter if we do not organize for the progressive change we need.
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