Black Jack City Council, Ward 1

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    Rochelle Gray
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    Tina Thames
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Age 59
Campaign website http://vote4rochellegray.com
Highest Post-secondary education B.S., University of Missouri-St. Louis, public administration
Public elected offices held State representative, District 75, 2008-2016; St. Louis County Council, District 4, 2017-2020
1) Tax cuts, along with a freeze on senior taxes. 2) Revise the budget to sustain and enhance services, ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively, including grants to assist working-class families and seniors with home repairs and affordable housing. 3) Focus on crime reduction, including addressing speeding in residential areas.
I am a former state legislator and County Council member as well as a former legal administrator. I bring extensive knowledge and experience in both legislative and legal processes.
Age 68
Highest Post-secondary education B.A., Lindenwood University, information technology
Public elected offices held City council, Black Jack, Ward 1, 2021-present
Incumbent? Yes
1) Currently looking into speed bumps to prevent speeding on the street to keep the children and the residents safe; more of a police presence. 2) Find a solution for seniors and people who live with challenges or have limited mobility during inclement weather and try to get them assistance. 3) Community involvement for seniors and people with limited mobility.
I care about my community and will do everything I can to make it safe. I have served on the council for three years. I have served on many of the city's boards and have successfully chaired Black Jack's first Health and Wellness Fair. I am currently on the city’s first Financial Literacy and Advocacy Workshop committee, which is one of the mayor’s initiatives.