League of Women Voters of St Louis Information Service
	Saint Louis City, MO April 7, 2009 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Alderperson; City of Saint Louis; Ward 15

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Saint Louis and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualification, Priorities Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit) Answer from Jennifer Florida: I have many years of experience serving first as a community leader involved in grassroots organizing around community isues and then moving them to resolution. I have served as 15th Ward Alderman since 2001. I have the relationships, experience and knowledge of government to effectively serve my 15th Ward constituents as well as the City of St. Louis and move our City forward. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (50 word limit) Answer from Jennifer Florida: 4. Eight years ago, I ran on a platform of "Building a Better Neighborhood" I promised to work on Neighborhood Stabilization, Housing and Economic Development. Much progress has been made. I will continue working closely with Block Captains and Neighborhood Leaders and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. to resolve neighborhood issues. I have spear headed a pilot "Green Alley" project and will make efforts to expand green policies. I will continue to work on a Vacant Building Initiative executing LRA acquisition and redevelopment including Foreclosures. I will continue to fund the 15th Ward Home Repair Program which provides a $5000.00 Forgiveable Grant to income qualifying homeowners for necessary repairs. I will continue to work toward facilitating the completion of the redevelopment of Grand and Gravois. I will also continue efforts to increase pedestrian safety in our business districts by improving signalization and sidewalk improvements. I will work tirelessy to improve the quality of life for residents of the 15th Ward. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.