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Coming up at Muleskinners
Feb 18: James Owen, Renew Missouri “Clean Energy Update for Missouri“
Feb 25: Ward 3, City Council Candidates, Roy Lovelady and Karl Skala
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To sign up for the Boone County Democrats mailing list, go to: www.boonecountydems.org or www.muleskinners.wordpress.com
Volunteer time slots available for Boone County Democratic Office Wed 10-1, Fri 10-1, Fri 1-4, one Sat/month 1-4 contact David Mallory <dwmallo01@yahoo.com> .. Duties include answering the phone, light office work, assisting candidates and constituents.
Packets of 15 postcards to write to Democratic leaning registered voters who rarely vote are available at the Democratic office. The postcards come w/ labels and sample messages. After writing a message they are to be returned to the office for stamps and mailing.
Interested in running for office or know someone who might be interested? Contact Lyra Noce <chair.boonecountydems@gmail.com>
Missouri House Democrats Democratic Legislative Network
DCC Thursday Candidate Trainings:
•Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Feb. 3rd, 7pm.
•Fundraising, Feb. 10th, 7pm.
•Social Media, Feb. 17th, 7pm.
•Canvassing 101, Feb. 24th.
Candidate Filing Day, Feb. 22nd 8 am – 5 pm
Fill out this form to volunteer and put more Democrats in office!
Order your 4 free Covid quick tests, to be mailed in late January
https://special.usps.com
To report positive COVID at-home test in Boone County https://redcap.como.gov/surveys/?s=AALNETYJNC or call 573.874.7634
**Eligible Missourians can NOW apply for Medicaid** at https://mydss.mo.gov/healthcare/apply
You may have been rejected before, but the law has changed!
The five ways to enroll in Medicaid are: 1.Apply through the online portal 2 Apply by phone at 855-373-9994 3 Complete an application or (aplicación Español) on your computer 4 Download & print application or (aplicación Español) 5. for one-on-one local help from Central Missouri Community Action’s Healthcare Advocates call: 573.777.5028
MO Rent & Utility Assistance Landlords also helped Helpline: 1.800.541.1599 Apply: https://safhr.smapply.org More information: https://www.mohousingresources.com
HOUSING ASSISTANCE Love Columbia (rent) 1209 E. Walnut, 573.256.7662 http://www.lovecolumbiamo.org
Phoenix Programs (rent) 90 E. Leslie Lane, 573.875.8880
Voluntary Action Center rent and mortgage assistance 403A Vandiver, 573.874.2773
email: vac@vacmo.org website: http://www.vacmo.org
UTILITY ASSISTANCE Columbia/ Boone County Division of Human Services 1005 W. Worley St. <SocialServices@como.gov> 573.817.6430
http://www.como.gov/health/utilities/customer-service-billing
Central Missouri Community Action assistance for electric, gas, water, trash, sewer, and internet 800 N. Providence, Columbia <cmcaenergy@cmca.us> 573.443.1100 https://cmca.us/get-help/energy-assistance
LWV redistricting video Congressional, state, & local maps are being redrawn, approved, and challenged. To see a video that clearly explains the process, Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oFfGyLEQNE
NEW MISSOURI HOUSE DISTRICTS
The map below has 3 safe Democrat seats, 1 Republican, 1 competitive in Boone County (according to Rudi Keller)
https://missouriindependent.com/2022/01/20/bipartisancommission-approves-new-missouri-house-districts/
State Senate map will go to a panel of judges.
City Ward Reapportionment Meeting Feb 15.
February 17, Thursday , 5:30pm Jesse Wrench Auditorium Election Security Panel Kinder Institute and Show Me Institute Panel of election officials including Brianna Lennon, Boone County; Eric Fey, St. Louis; Kurt Bahr, St. Charles; Shane Schoeller, Greene County. They will explain how they keep elections safe and offer suggestions for enhancing election security.
Community Coffee Hours with David Mayor Candidate Thursday mornings 7:30 am
- 2/3 – Toasty Goat Coffee Co. (515 S Scott Blvd Suite 101)
- 2/10 – Camacho Coffee (4009 Frontgate Dr Suite 101)
- 2/17 – Lakota Coffee Company – South (3111 Green Meadows Way)
- 2/24 – Aroma Coffee House (1009 N Providence Rd)
Recording of LWV & Public Library February Lunch and Learn: “Why and How Columbia can achieve 100% renewable electricity for Columbia Water & Light by 2030.” Presented by Sierra Club, Peaceworks, and Concerned Citizens for the Environment https://youtu.be/UqZZwFa0boc
Join the Democratic Legislative Network for updates on what is happening in the Missouri Legislature and how YOU can help fight bad legislation. Sign up at for Monday evenings calls at:
https://secure.ngpvan.com/oZqeiPSF7kqrBstdpQLk9w2
Sunday, February 23, 7-8:30pm Founding Mothers Establishing Library Services in Columbia: Centennial of passage of 1st tax levy to build the Columbia Public Library. Learn how the Tuesday Club was key to the formation of the library & how the LWV later helped pass a tax levy to improve & expand library services. Speaker- Tim Dollens Friends Room Columbia Public Library Registration limited: https://dbrl.org/event/6075925
Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Assoc. Board of Directors invites you to meet with them Saturday, Feb. 26 @ 1:30pm via Zoom.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/128317147267659
February 27, 4-7 pm Black History Month Gospel Explosion and Dinner St. Luke UMC, Free
Boone County Democrats’ Chili Supper Tuesday, March 22 at the Elks Lodge Speaker: Peter Meredith, MO State Rep. City of St. Louis. To purchase tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/chilisupper2022
Sunday,June 5 – Boone County Democrats Picnic
CANDIDATE FORUMS
- Sierra Club Peaceworks Citizens Climate Lobby – city council candidate forum Mar 1, 7 pm-8:45 pm on Zoom
- LWV Mayor candidate forum 3/23 7 pm Friends Room Public Library and on Zoom, KFRU, KOPN
- LWV school board candidate forum 3/1, 7 pm Friends Room, Public Library and on Zoom, KFRU, KOPN
Candidates in Municipal Election
- Mayor: Randy Minchew, David Seamon ,Barbara Buffaloe ,Tanya Heath,Maria Oropallo
- Fourth Ward, Council Member: Ericka Pefferman Nick Foster
- School Board Candidates: Suzette Waters,Blake Willoughby,Andrea Lisenby,Adam Matthew Burks
BRIANNA NEEDS POLLWORKERS Dates of elections: Tuesday, April 5 Municipal Tuesday, August 2 Primary Tuesday, November 8, General Election Interested?
https://www.showmeboone.com/clerk/pollworkerinformation.asp
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