Simply put,  it would be disastrous to the prosperity of our county to allow Ed Robb a seat at the County Commission.   This is, after all, a man who voted to keep his taxpayer funded healthcare while taking healthcare away from 24,000 Missouri children.   And the same Ed Robb who sent a campaign mailer from his official office a month out of election day.   The same Ed Robb who voted to eliminate Gay/Straight Alliances in Missouri’s high schools.

And the same one who proposed funding our schools with an income tax he supports scrapping, and would’ve cost Columbia Public Schools $30 million.

Ed Robb, rather than jumping in for this race,  waited to clear the primary field in a series of back room conversations before putting his name in the hat.  It seems like Ed Robb’s definition of leadership is to do the right thing,  as long as it won’t hurt.

Ed Robb – Wrong for the 24th District, Wrong for Boone County.

There will be food, refreshments and friends starting at 5:30 PM.

Karen’s home is at 300 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201.

We are hosting this party to raise funds to keep our permanent, year round Headquarters in downtown Columbia humming along straight through the fall campaign season.

Every dollar raised now is one less dollar we have to worry about looking for to pay for our rent, internet, phone, postage or paper. It means that we can truly focus on fulfilling our mission: to protect Democratic incumbents and support Democratic challengers to electoral victory.

Hope to see you there!

Statutory Requirements (RSMO 54.040) :

• At least 21 years of age
• Boone County Resident for at least 1 year prior to appointment
• Registered Voter
• Current on all personal and property taxes
• Must reside in Boone County for duration of term

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with, and intimate understanding of bond issuance
• Experience with, and competence with investment instruments and vehicles
• Most importantly, demonstrative competence in Governmental Fund Accounting

Applications are due by 5pm, Tuesday February 16th.

Interested parties should download the application here, and forward it, along with a resume,  references, and any other pertinent materials to Phyllis Fugit (pfugit@centurytel.net).  For more information call 573-445-5165.

The County Treasurer is paid $82,014 per year and is entitled to standard County Employee Health, Dental, Sickness, Vacation, and Pension Benefits.

THIS IS AN ELECTIVE OFFICE: Candidates will have to file for the August 2010 Primary, should they win the primary they be placed on the General Election Ballot in November.

The Heatland Men’s Chorus from Kansas City will be here to perform their musical documentary “And Justice For All.”

This will be a multimedia performance focusing on the Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for equality by ethnic minorities,  women,  gays and lesbians down through our history.

Tickets are $10 and available online at the Missouri Theater

Proceeds benefit the Center Project, Mid-Missouri’s  gay and lesbian community center.

Sponsored by The City of Columbia Human Right’s commission, Missouri Arts Council,  KBIA, and the Columbia Daily Tribune

The meeting will feature opportunities to get involved and energized as a progressive citizen in the spring semester as the Fall 2010 election approaches. MU graduate Brian Goldstein, who took over January 4th as the new Executive Director of the Boone County Democratic Central Committee, will be the guest speaker.

Immediately following Goldstein’s speech, the College Dems will move to Boone Tavern to watch President Obama deliver his State of the Union Address.  All are welcome to join us for fun, food and drinks.

Newly elected President Amanda Shelton is excited about the upcoming meeting and party, saying, “I am looking forward to working with Brian and many community leaders in the coming year to energize and coordinate our mutual efforts on progressive issues. Our newly elected executive board is ready to bring both professionalism and vitality to our student-run organization and the thousands of progressive voices we represent.”

The College Democrats also hosted elections at their last meeting in December and will be introducing the new 2010 leadership at January’s meeting.  New Executive Board members are listed below:

President: Amanda Shelton

Vice President: Iavora Vlaytcheva

Treasurer: Doug Cowing

Secretary: Alanna Bauer

Communications Director: Tyler Ricketts

Political Director: Jonathan Hutcheson

Membership Director: Eric LeFevre

Philanthropy Director: Jenny Cashen

WHAT:  A get-together to hand write letters that will be sent to Sen. McCaskill’s office urging her support on Climate Change legislation

WHEN: 7pm, Tuesday Jan 26th

WHERE: The Underground,  9th and Cherry st.

WHY:  Without your support,  Republican special interest groups will kill this historic chance to change our course on climate change.  We need your help to flood our Senator’s mailbox with your notes letting her know how all the citizens here really feel about this issue.

Also, because we really like to see you and drink great coffee!

The reward recognizes their long and continued positive impact on race relations and social justice in Columbia, through their involvement with Loaves and Fishes, The Columbia Boxing Gym, Head Start, and other organizations.

The Group award went to Centro Latino.

• Chair – Phyllis Fugit
• Vice Chair – Fred Seaman
• Secretary – Scott Cristal
• Treasurer -Kay Callison

You can find their contact information at the Central Committee page of our website.