BRENDA

My name is Brenda M. Boyd and I am a Democrat running for State Representative of the 80th District. The current 80th District Representative, Theodore “Ted” Hoskins, has shone in his actions a lack of sensitivity to the issues most important to North County and the residents of the 80th District . The citizens of the 80th District deserve a candidate that shares their passions, hopes and dreams. A candidate that believes in a strong public school system that won’t accept money from out of state lobbyist . Winning the August primary requires both endorsements and financial support. I am proud to have the endorsement of The Missouri Women’s Political Caucus and Missouri Women’s Coalition, MO NEA, Mayor Robert Lowery, NTEU Rep Sylvester Niblett, Courtenay Montrel-Smith ( Police Officer Wives & State Union Workers ) among others. I serve as Councilwoman in the city of Black Jack, I am a member of the Communications Workers Union of America and I am a past member of the National Treasury Employees Union and NEA. My affiliations include a being a member of North County Inc, the St Louis County Municipal League and the Florissant Valley Chamber of Commerce.The 80th District, St Louis North County and the State of Missouri deserve better than this “….To bypass the Education Committee, chaired by Cunningham, Hoskins's coalition held hearings for the proposal (to offer scholarships to public school students to attend parochial and private schools. Under the proposal, businesses and individuals could receive tax credits for donating money to nonprofit educational assistance organizations) in Hoskins's Special Committee on Urban Issues, the only House committee chaired by a Democrat. Hoskins, got that chairmanship as a reward from the republican leadership because he often votes with them. He is a Democrat in name only.”…. (Excerpt from S.Turk Public Lectures on Education SLU & SHOW-ME INSTITUTE 3/4/08) I pledge to foster exemplary leadership and a strong voice in Jefferson City. You can help through an offer of your endorsement and/or monetary donation made payable to The Alliance to Elect Brenda Boyd; 4850 Persimmon Bend Lane; Black Jack Missouri 63033 Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working on your behalf for the greater good of St Louis North County community. Mrs. Boyd is proud to be a part of these Organizations: (membership, and offices, professional societies; civic groups) Special Education Advisory PanelCity of Black Jack – Special Events Committee ADA/ Human Rights Commission Capital Improvement CommitteeMissouri Municipal League Conference presenter Nominating Committee memberSt Louis County Municipal League Legislative Agenda committeeNorth County IncorporatedFlorissant Valley Chamber of CommerceThe National Women's Political Caucus - Metro St LouisPTA - Council President, and Vice President, Unit President, & Vice PresidentHazelwood School District - Strategic Planning committeeGirl Scout Troop LeaderSpecial School District Troop LeaderSpecial Olympic CoachCitizen’s Police Academy Graduate2005 AMCFS Youth Advocate