Triplett to Meet with 6th Ward Neighborhood Leaders

“Dinner & Dialogue” event intended to open lines of communication

SAINT LOUIS, MO – Tonight, Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett (D-6th Ward) will meet with 6th Ward leaders at the Sqwires Restaurant Annex in Lafayette Square.  Triplett will update neighborhood leaders on work her office is currently undertaking.  Additionally, she’ll seek neighborhood input on other ways the ward can be improved.

“Open channels of communication are essential to improving our neighborhoods,” said Triplett.  ”When local leaders, elected officials and everyday citizens work together as a team, our entire community benefits.”

The event, “Dinner & Dialogue”, begins at 7:00 p.m. on March 4th.

Triplett is alderman of the 6th Ward in St. Louis.  She has been focused on fostering community involvement and input since first being elected three years ago.  She currently serves as the youngest elected official in the city of St. Louis, and represents part of downtown St. Louis and several south St. Louis neighborhoods.

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Event will explain importance of the census and local employment opportunities

SAINT LOUIS, MO – This evening, Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett (D-6th Ward) and the Jeff Vanderlou Initiative will host the 2010 U.S. Census Career and Information Fair. The event will highlight the importance of the census to our local community, by targeting residents at the Clinton Peabody Housing Complex, where response rates are historically low. The fair will also showcase local jobs available with the U.S. Census Bureau, which pay over 15 dollars per hour.

“This year’s census will play an important role in determining future federal aid and political representation,” said Triplett. “It’s important that we all stand up and be counted. What’s more, there are many good paying jobs available, right now, in our own community. This fair will explain how local residents can be hired.”

The fair will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on March 4th at the Al Chappelle Center (1401 LaSalle).

Triplett is alderman of the 6th Ward in St. Louis. She currently serves as the youngest elected official in the city of St. Louis, and represents part of downtown St. Louis and several south St. Louis neighborhoods.

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A Fundraiser for Ald. Triplett

Hosted by “The U”

DATE: Thursday, February 18th

TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

LOCATION: The U (3108 Olive Street

Suggested Minimum Donation: $25

Please make checks payable to: “Friends of Kacie Starr Triplett”

2621 Louisiana

Saint Louis, MO 63118

or donate online.

This week, residents of the 6th Ward received a letter from my office inviting them to the Ways & Means committee hearing on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30pm at City Hall. This meeting is unprecedented as most meetings take place during the day. In an effort to make sure city residents are involved in the process of cutting $45million from the City budget, the public is requested to attend and let their voice be heard. Read below my open letter to the community.Dear Resident:

 As you may be aware, the City of St. Louis, like many other municipalities across the nation, is in the midst of a serious fiscal crisis.  We’ve fallen victim to the dual setbacks of reduced revenue and soaring pension and healthcare expenses.  Our local government must find a way to balance a budget with a projected 45 Million dollar shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year.

Recently, a decision was made to reduce our twice-weekly trash pickup to once per week.  This change in service was made without input from the Board of Aldermen or city residents.

Many of you have contacted my office to express alarm with the unusually large volume of trash, litter and debris in your alleys.  As your Alderman, I have collaborated with your Neighborhood Stabilization Officer and Problem Property Coordinator to provide additional trash bins where possible.

Please know that I recognize the imperative of balancing our City’s budget, but adamantly oppose cutting vital city services. It is imperative that the Board of Aldermen first work to cut any excess waste and inefficiency from the city budget, before eliminating city services residents expect and deserve.

This Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m., there will be an important legislative hearing of the Board’s Ways & Means Committee.  This meeting was convened at the request of Aldermen who wish to inform citizens of the City’s financial situation and make them aware of any additional budget cuts that will affect additional city services.  Such budget cuts that have been proposed include the discontinuation of city recreation centers, the removal of the city’s crime prevention fund, and the merging of various city departments.

Normally meetings are scheduled during daytime hours, but to accommodate city residents, the meeting has been moved to the evening.  I strongly encourage you to attend.

Tough decisions will have to be made within the upcoming months.  As your Alderman I want the residents of the 6th Ward to be aware and involved in this process. Your voice is important, and I hope you will attend the committee hearing on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30pm in Room 208 of City Hall.

Your Alderman,

Kacie Starr Triplett

Next Thursday, we’ll be holding a fundraising event.  The money raised at events like these helps me communicate with 6th Ward voters and keep people informed!  I hope you can join us next week at The U Restaurant in Midtown.  Further details are below!

Christ Church Cathedral members

Normally, it’s “Alderman Triplett At Your Crib” but this Sunday, it was “Alderman Triplett At Your Church” .

I provided my State of the 6th Ward presentation/road show to the members of the Christ Church Cathedral located in the Downtown West neighborhood and across from Lucas Park. What a diverse and interested group  this morning! About 35 members of Christ Church Cathedral gathered between services to listen to an update on events concerning the City of St. Louis and the 6th Ward.

These members were no “sleepy parishoners” and afterwards we engaged in great discussion as they shared their ideas, thoughts, and comments on ways to better our City. Providing the “State of the Ward” presentation is really a shining example of how government works best. When I campaigned for this position almost three years ago, I promised residents of the 6th Ward that I would make myself accessible and open to their thoughts and ideas. I want residents of this City to be aware of current developments, new businesses entering into our neighborhood, and recent legislation impacting our City. All of that information is covered in the State of the Ward presentation; and it provides a wonderful opportunity for me to garner feedback and get even better ideas from the people who matter most.

If you would like to schedule a “State of the Ward” presentation for members on your block, please let me know.  All that is needed is a host home, a few snacks, and as your Alderman, I will be more than happy to bring the fun and informative presentation to your crib.

Located in the 6th Ward at the corner of Arsenal & Gravois, the J.U.I.C.E. project is a 2009 awardee of the Echoing Green Fellowship.  Designed to  combat disease mortality in our city by reimagining the  concept of our neighborhood corner stores. The J.U.I.C.E. project hopes to assist local corner stores to serve  as one-stop shops  for nutritious and affordable food centers. No more corner shops for fast food chips and high salty foods and fatty snacks. The JUICE project seeks to promote free exercise training activities, media  health  literacy education, and art programs for our area youth.

The J.U.I.C.E box serves as an extraordinary asset to our neighborhood. I am proud to have the passion and enthusiasm exhibited by both Shawn and Angie in the community.

Please support them for their first annual fundraiser on February 6th from 6pm – 9pm. See more info below:

The J.U.I.C.E Project: A Hybrid Social Enterprise and 2009 Echoing Green Award Recipient
“Nurturing the Blocks to Build Stronger Communities”

First Annual Benefit

Advance Tickets $25 or $35 at Door

Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts
3151 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118

Speakers

Jeanette Mott Oxford
59th District State Representative
Kacie Starr Tripplett
6th Ward Alderwoman
Carey Cunningham
Alternative Education South Principal

Contact: J.U.I.C.E., Inc./The Juice Box, LLC; (314) 667-5248

3003 Arsenal St. (at Gravois); the juiceproject@juiceproject.org

January 18, 2009

6^th Ward Teams Up for Haitian Earthquake Relief

(ST. LOUIS) – This Wednesday, the Sixth Ward Democratic Organization, Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett (D-6th Ward) and Van Goghz Martini Bar and Bistro will partner to host an event in support of the Haitian recovery process after last week’s devastating earthquake.  Funds raised at the event will benefit Meds & Food for Kids and For His Glory Adoption Outreach, two organizations dedicated to serving small children in Haiti.

“Last week’s earthquake in Haiti reminds us all of our common humanity,” Triplett said.  “When our brothers and sisters suffer, we all suffer.  This event will help bring healing and relief to those who have experienced such terrible tragedy, by sharing the one thing most vital to their immediate recovery: money.”

Wednesday’s benefit will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m at Van Goghz (3200 Shenandoah Avenue).  Triplett is alderman of the 6th Ward in St. Louis.  She currently serves as the youngest elected official in the city of St. Louis, and represents part of downtown St. Louis and several south St. Louis neighborhoods.

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Fundraiser For Haiti Flyer