We will be meeting tonight (4/13) in Baracha Hall 216 at 7:00 p.m. Our discussion topic will be immigration reform and its possible impacts on the United States. Please bring your thoughts, opinions, and ideas so that we may have a productive discussion!
Monthly Archive for April, 2011
The College Democrats will have a meeting tonight at 7pm in Beracha Hall room 216. This week will move to a new meeting format which emphasizes the discussion of issues over the more mundane organizational business that we have been discussing over the previous weeks. The Federal Budget will be the topic of discussion for this week. Please bring thoughts, opinions, and information regarding this issue to the meeting so that we may have a fruitful discussion.
For a quick primer on the current status of the 2011 budget, read through this Wikipedia Article.
If you need a ride to the polls, please sign up for our carpool ASAP!
The Saint Louis University College Democrats are proud to endorse the following candidates and positions that will appear on the ballot for SLU Students voting in the April 5th General Municipal Election. Endorsements decisions are made by the SLU College Democrats Executive Board, and may not reflect the views of all members, or of the University as a whole. Endorsements are made only in contested races. For a sample ballot, visit the Saint Louis Board of Election Commissioners.
Candidate Endorsements:
For President of the Board of Alderman: Lewis E. Reed
Since first being elected to this position in April of 2007, Lewis Reed has proven to be an exceptional leader. He has demonstrated an ability to build coalitions and get things done for the city. Through instruments such as Tax Increment Financing, he has spearheaded efforts to develop the city with smart investments. Reed is also to thank for bringing nearly 70 miles of urban bike lanes to St. Louis, creating a more sustainable, safe, and environmentally friendly infrastructure. Make an investment in our city’s future by voting for Lewis Reed.
For Trustee for Subdistrict #2 of the Junior College District of St. Louis:
The College Democrats have elected not to endorse in this non-partisan race. We encourage you to read up on the four candidates and make an educated vote!
Proposition Endorsements:
Vote YES on Proposition E
Proposition E will allow St. Louis to continue the city’s 1% earnings tax for a period of five years. The earnings tax accounts for $141 million, or about one third of the city’s revenue. If the earnings tax were eliminated, the city would face massive budget shortfalls, and be forced to make massive cuts in public service, education, and infrastructure. The city could be forced to extract revenue from other sources, such as increases in sales taxes.
The earnings tax is an essential source of revenue for our city to move forward. Vote YES on Proposition E to build a stronger St. Louis.
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