My name is Audrey Hollis.  I’m a candidate in the April 3rd election for 4th Ward Alderman in Bellefontaine Neighbors.  I have been a resident of Bellfountaine Neighbors since 2002, where I live with my husband, my daughter and my grandson.  That’s why I have a long-term investment in the well-being of our community.

In fact, that’s the main reason I decided to run for office.  As an organizer for St. Louis Area Jobs with Justice, a labor, community and clergy coalition that works to improve the lives of regular working people and as the Community Outreach pastor at Greater St. Mark Family Church, I have already been working on community organizing in our Ward for some time.
 
• Working to empower the community:  I am working to organize Block Units so neighbors can know and help each other better and share important information about issues that affect us. I will organize regular Ward meetings for citizen participation and input on matters regarding Bellefontaine Neighbors.
 
• Working to ensure fairness and justice for all community residents - in public safety, in the schools, in housing and economic development:  I am working with citizens to ensure the governing bodies and civic institutions of Bellefontaine Neighbors become representative of, and accountable to, our diverse citizenry.
 
• Working with parents, students, and teachers to make sure our schools attract people to our community, not run people away.  I want to work with teachers, parents and the community to ensure that every child can achieve academic success. I also want to work with citizens to establish safe, positive recreational and educational programs for young people in our community beyond regular school hours.
 
We can build a better future for all our neighbors by working together.  I need your investment in my campaign to make the goals above a reality.  Please send your $100 contribution (or the most you can afford) to: Committee to Elect Audrey Hollis at 1209 Duenke Dr., Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO 63137.  Whatever amount you send will be greatly appreciated.
 
Your contribution will help me to pay for the stamps, campaign literature, yard signs and other campaign expenses of running for this office.  But money will not be enough to win.  In the days leading up to the election, I will need volunteers who share my vision to help me knock on neighbors’ doors, make phone calls, put up yard signs and distribute literature.  You can help by contacting me at (314) 435-0414 or wasshollis@yahoo.com.
 
I look forward to hearing from you, receiving your contributions and working with you for positive change.
 
Sincerely,

Audrey Hollis