Mission Statement

From our bylaws:   The West County Democrats (WCD) was formed by a group of concerned citizens. The purpose of the organization is to educate the members on the issues and to encourage members to actively support Democratic candidates for political office.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST COUNTY DEMOCRATS

*Whereas, the West County Democrats are aware of a petition effort to place on the ballot a measure to abolish the St. Louis City earnings tax and,

*Whereas one Rex Sinquefield is spending millions of dollars in an attempt to make this a successful petition drive, and

*Whereas we believe the St. Louis City earnings tax is an absolute necessity to the financial well being of the City of St. Louis, making up 37% of the City’s budget and,

*Whereas, an elimination of 37% in public revenue for the City of St. Louis and making up such a shortfall will lessen the opportunity of support for education and other important social services, and

*Whereas the financial stability of the City of St. Louis is important to the St. Louis metro region and the State of Missouri as well and,

*Whereas many voters will be asked to sign this petition, often not knowing the adverse impact it would have if successful and,

*Whereas the West County Democrats have an interest in avoidance of a disruption in necessary revenue for the City of St. Louis and in avoiding the ripple effect throughout the St. Louis region and the State of Missouri, and

*Whereas we believe that no petition effort should be successful simply because of vast expenditures of money to hire petition signature gatherers and advertise extensively,

*Now therefore, be it resolved and it is hereby resolved that the West County Democrats see the effort to abolish the St. Louis city earnings tax as ill advised and urge those who are approached to sign this petition to decline to sign.

Done this 12th day of April, 2010,
at the regular meeting of the West County Democrats in St. Louis County.

 West County Democrats Co Chairs Jo Ann Hughes and Beverly White
Attest: Linda Tinker, Secretary

	an opportunity for our members to learn about the current political issues
	a means of speaking in a united voice
	a place to meet others with similar interests

The West County Democrat monthly meetings provide opportunities for participants to hear informed speakers talk about important local, national, and international issues. Each presentation is followed by a question and answer session.  

Announcements of local upcoming events are included in the brief business meeting that begins each meeting.  An optional lunch at a local restaurant after the meetings provides members a chance to exchange views with others in an informal setting.  

Our lending library contains many books on issues of our day.  Participants are free to contribute and borrow books.

WCD members are active in campaigns – both as candidates (see the list of members who ran for office last election) and as supporters.  They exchange relevant newspaper articles, legislative updates, and upcoming event notices.

WCD members are involved, patriotic citizens who welcome everyone to join them in the important task of strengthening our society.  Please join us in working to keep our democracy strong and our leaders wise.

2010-2011 Officers

Co-chairs,

JoAnn Hughes (01/01/2009-12/31/2010)
& Bev White (01/01/2010-12/31/2011)

Co-vice-chairs,
Rea Kleeman (01/01/2009-12/31/2010)
& Teri Miller (01/01/2010-12/31/2011)

Secretary,
Linda Tinker (01/01/2010-12/31/2011)

Treasurer,
Joyce Schuetz (01/01/2009-12/31/2010)

Anne Bader (01/01/2010-12/31/2011)

Lori Rasmussen (1/01/2010-12/31/2011)

David Steinberg (1/01/2010-12/31/2011)

Ken Curtis (01/01/2009–12/31/2010)

Dianne Modrell (01/01/2009-12/31/2010)

Judi Parker (01/01/2009-12/31/2010)

Julia Triplett, ex officio-past chair