Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Newcomer defeats candidate from Olivette by 236 votes.
Sue Meredith of Creve Coeur, a former member of the Ritenour School District Board of Education defeated Tracy McCreery of Olivette in the Democratic party primary for the newly-formed 71st Missouri House of Representatives district. Meredith received 1,422 votes (52.52 percent) while McCreery wound up with 1,186 votes (45.48 percent). Patch was unable to reach Meredith for the winners remarks. This is what McCreery had to say in defeat. "In my campaign as in my tenure as State Representative, I did what was best for my constituents and for the district. I ran a campaign I am proud of – I did not stray from my principles and focused on my record and the issues we all care about. My team and myself worked hard, and I would not have done …
So far with a handful of absentee ballots, both Olivette Propositions are passing.
As of 9 p.m., just a handful of absentee ballots have been reported so far in St. Louis County. In the Olivette two-part referndum on Public Safety and Parks; "S" for safety is passing (109 votes, 66 percent) to 56 votes (34 percent). Traditionally all of the votes will be counted close to or by 10 p.m. In the Parks decision, the yes votes have the edge 93 votes (56 percent) to 71 no votes (34) percent. It takes 4-7th approval for both bond issues to pass. In the state representative races, in District 71, Tracy McCreery, incumbent, Olivette leads with 106 absentee votes counted (51 percent) to 101 votes for Sue Meredith, unincorporated St. Louis County, (49 percent). In District 87 locally, Stacy Newman of Richmond Heights has 202 …
Monday, August 6, 2012
Previously she served one year after winning a special election in 2011.
One year after a special election that saw Tracy McCreery obtain a seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, she hopes voters will choose her for a second term. McCreery is running to represent the newly redistricted District 71. She previously represented District 83, which included Olivette, Overland and a portion of University City. She resides in Olivette. The new District 71 encompasses portions of Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, Olivette and unincorporated St. Louis County. She said District 71 is quite diverse. It includes people from all income levels, she said, and really reflects St. Louis County as a whole. Like other parts of the state, McCreery said the economy is the biggest issue facing District 71, along with lack of …
Sue Meredith is one of two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the 71st state House.
Two candidates are vying for the 71st Legislative District Democratic nomination this election season. Representative Tracy McCreery, who currently represents of the 83rd District as an independent, and former Ritenour School Board member Sue Meredith hope to be elected to a two year stint in Jefferson City. McCreery lives in Olivette. State officials created the 71st legislative district during the 2011 redistricting process. It includes portions of Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, Olivette and unincorporated St. Louis County. While both Meredith and McCreery seek the Democratic nomination, the Missouri Secretary of State’s website indicates no Republican candidate is running for the seat. Patch spoke with Meredith recently about her …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tracy McCreery is running in the newly-drawn Missouri house district which includes portions of Olivette, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur and unincorporated St. Louis County.
Name : Ms. Tracy McCreery Age: 45 Place of residence : Olivette Attended college : Yes College : The Ohio State University Degree : Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Year of graduation : 1989 Job titles held : District Aide, Major Gifts Officer, Chief of Staff for the First Lady, Division Sales Manager, Sales Training Manager, Professional Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Branch Customer Service Representative Employers : State Senator Joan Bray, Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, Governor Bob Holden's Administration, Marion Merell Dow, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare, MCI Telecommunications Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: State office Running for position: …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Harvey Kornblum Foundation recognized for helping build this independent living home.
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
This information was provided by Cassidy Cleveland of Lents Public Relations in Brentwood. Mary, a Rainbow Village resident, couldn’t wait to show off the new renovations to her home of over 10 years. On Wednesday, Rainbow Village dedicated the home of Mary and her two roommates in honor of the Harvey Kornblum Foundation. The Foundation generously donated money in support of Rainbow Village, a local nonprofit that provides safe and affordable homes for people with developmental disabilities. Rainbow Village Director of Development and Community Relations Mike Rea, Rainbow Villages’ Immediate Past Board President Jim Fogle, Missouri State Representative Tracy McCreery, and Rainbow Village Board Member and Capital Campaign Chair Michelle …
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Three contenders fight it out for vacant House seat in Olivette, Overland and a slice of University City.
Although several attempts were made, we were not able to contact Jeff O’ Connell for an interview and although we spoke to Patrick Brennan and sent him an email invitation for an interview, he declined our offer for an interview. Governor Jay Nixon scheduled a special election for November 8 to fill a Missouri State Representative seat in the 83rd District. It is the only item on the ballot. Democrat, Jake Zimmerman was elected in April as St. Louis County assessor which left the seat in the House of Representatives vacant. The 83rd District takes in parts of the communities of Olivette, University City and Overland. The Republican and Democratic nominees were selected late August, and a third candidate will run as an Independent. The …
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Cassidy Cleveland
3:20 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hello Bill. Glad to hear you want to get involved. Please call Rainbow Village at 314-567-1522, or send me an email at ccleveland@lentsandassoc.com and I'll put you in touch with the correct person. Thanks! more ›