Eighth Ward Endorses 2006 Ballot Issues

Oct 19, 2006 -

The Eighth Ward Independent Democratic Association heard speakers from both sides of several controversial ballot initiatives at their endorsement meeting.  Private discussion was followed by a vote.  The EWIDA encourages voters to vote YES on these state and local ballost issues: 

• Amendment 2 - enabling stem cell research
• Amendment 3 - Tobacco tax-funded health initiatives
• Prop B - Raising the minimum wage
• Prop R - City residency requirement for City police officers and employees
• Prop P - 1/8 cent sales tax for City recreation facilities

Click here to read the full text of ALL ballot initiatives

Vincent Flewellen Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures  for Amendment 2

Mariano Favazza speaks against Amendment 2

Senator Pat Dougherty for Amendment 3

Tim Person speaks in opposition to Amendment 3

Amy Blouin Missouri Budget Project for Proposition B

Steve Conway speaks for Prop R

Steve Conway speaks against Prop R

Charles Bryson for Prop P

Paid for by the 8th Ward Independent Democratic Association

Barbara Beck, Treasurer - 2155 Maury St.  Louis Missouri 63110

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