GCDCC News
Greene County Central Committee hires Kellie Freeman-Rohrbaugh, Executive Director
Posted on: June 1, 2011This press release just out: NEWS RELEASE Contact: Kellie Freeman-Rohrbaugh Phone: 417-886-8980 Cell: 417-894-4413 ExecDirector@gcmodemocrats.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Greene County Democratic Committee Hires Executive Director GCDCC has hired Kellie Freeman-Rohrbaugh, as Executive Director. Beginning June 1, she will assist the Democratic volunteers and candidates with campaigns and programs in [...]
Read MoreCompere to take Oath of Office Wednesday
Posted on: February 15, 2011NEWS RELEASE: Feb. 14, 2011 Springfield CPA Bill Compere will take the Oath of Office as Greene County Treasurer Wednesday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m., in the Greene County Historic Courthouse Rotunda. The Oath will be administered by Greene County Presiding Judge Thomas E. Mountjoy. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced Compere’s appointment as Treasurer Feb. 3. [...]
Read MorePolitical veterans face off in race for presiding Greene County commissioner
Posted on: October 25, 2010Wes Johnson • News-Leader • October 24, 2010 Jail crowding and staffing, a new 911 center, and development issues highlight the debate in the race for presiding Greene County commissioner, which pits two political veterans against each other, along with a third-party candidate. Incumbent Dave Coonrod, presiding commissioner since 1994 and a Democrat, said he [...]
Read MoreNorr facing challenge from tea party favorite Leach in 137th
Posted on: October 24, 2010Didi Tang •News-Leader • October 21, 2010 A tea party supporter is challenging state Rep. Charlie Norr, D-Springfield, in his bid for a third two-year term to represent northwest Springfield in the Missouri House of Representatives. “The Constitution, state sovereignty and the Bill of Rights are important to us,” said Melissa Leach, a 50-year-old professional [...]
Read MoreKeep Coonrod on the job as presiding commissioner
Posted on: October 22, 2010Republican Jim Viebrock has tossed some pretty strong words at his Democratic opponent Dave Coonrod. He said “the general public hates him.” He said Coonrod “made a fool of himself” at a meeting of the Missouri Association of Counties. He has called Coonrod “out of ideas” and “ready to quit” as Greene County Commissioner. He [...]
Read MoreInformed Hoeman best choice for 30th District Senate seat
Posted on: October 21, 2010Our Voice – October 20, 2010 Michael Hoeman makes a compelling case for the citizen legislator. At age 58, he has varied and deep experiences: husband, father, school activist, small businessman, physician for more than two decades, advocate in the field of health and school board member for more than eight years. He talks persuasively [...]
Read MoreTraw, Wasson square off in 20th District
Posted on: October 20, 2010Men look to replace state Sen. Clemens, who is term-limited. Didi Tang• News-Leader • October 20, 2010 A political neophyte is challenging a longtime politician in the race for state senator in the 20th District. Democratic candidate Terry L. Traw, 56, hopes voters will choose him over Jay Wasson, 53, a Republican who has spent [...]
Read MoreGreene County recorder candidates detail experience, qualifications
Posted on: October 20, 2010Kathryn Wall • News-Leader • October 19, 2010 One of the biggest obstacles the two people running for Greene County recorder of deeds face is explaining the job. “I had a gentleman actually ask me if it really mattered who the recorder was,” said Republican candidate Cheryl Dawson. “He said, ‘It’s just a bunch of [...]
Read MoreLampe has what it takes to keep post
Posted on: October 18, 2010News-Leader Editorial Board Endorsement October 18, 2010 The last time we endorsed Sara Lampe in this space, we credited her with healthy skepticism. With that trait needed now as much as ever in Jefferson City, and Lampe continuing in her aggressive questioning of policy and proposals, we offer new support for the incumbent Democrat in [...]
Read MoreControversial ad touts Greene County Commission’s unity
Posted on: October 15, 2010Democrat, GOP officials pose; opponent slams “subliminal message.” Wes Johnson • News-Leader • October 12, 2010 Although they aren’t endorsing him, two Republican Greene County commissioners stand shoulder to shoulder with Democrat Dave Coonrod on his campaign billboard in Springfield. The slogan: “Tried and True.” Coonrod, presiding Greene County commissioner since 1994, said the billboard [...]
Read MoreThree vying to replace Bob Dixon in 140th District
Posted on: October 13, 2010Mike Penprase • News-Leader • October 12, 2010 Much of the focus in the 140th District state House race is on Republican Lincoln Hough and Democrat Dan Boyts, but Libertarian Teddy Fleck says voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties might give him a push. Republican Rep. Bob Dixon is leaving the seat because he [...]
Read MoreSenate candidates Dixon, Hoeman share concern for children
Posted on: October 13, 2010Dixon, Hoeman tout experience in private sector Claudette Riley • News-Leader • October 11, 2010 Two Springfield fathers who have been active in public education — and the schooling of their respective children — are vying to represent voters in the state’s 30th Senate District. Each made a decision to step up their public service [...]
Read More138th District House seat hopefuls’ economic ideas differ
Posted on: October 12, 2010Amos Bridges • News-Leader • October 9, 2010 The three candidates in the 138th District House race agree creating jobs and jump-starting the local economy are top priorities, but they offer different strategies for doing so. Political newcomer John Sellars, the Republican candidate, says the legislature needs to focus on “jobs, jobs, jobs,” reduce regulations [...]
Read More‘Us’ must mean all people to our leaders
Posted on: October 12, 2010Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Devon Cheek; I’m the Democratic candidate for state representative for the 136th District. Recently, I observed my opponent’s banners out advertising his re-election bid and one thing I noticed is that it said “From Here, For Us.” Now I get the “From Here” part of that statement. [...]
Read MoreLeague of Women Voters co-sponsors Oct. 12 candidate forum
Posted on: October 5, 2010League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri and Renew Missouri will co-sponsor a forum, featuring local candidates for Missouri representative and senate. It will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Trustee Science Center Reed Auditorium on the Drury University campus. Candidates for the races of Missouri State Representative [...]
Read MoreOur new website is online
Posted on: September 5, 2010The Greene County Democratic Central Committee has their new web site online. “We are excited to get our new website up and running in time for the upcoming elections in November, “ said Matthew Patterson, Executive Director Greene County Democratic Party. “It has a great look to it and is easy to use.” The web [...]
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