Welcome and Thank You!
2007 is my first year as State Representative for Missouri’s 83rd Legislative District. It was a long road to victory in 2006, and I could not have done it without the help, support and advice from all of you. In whatever form your support took, whether it was voting for me, a campaign contribution, attending one of my events, knocking on doors, or lending me your children for an afternoon photo shoot, I want to thank each and every one of you for standing by me during the 2006 election.
And now it is my turn to return the favor and stand by all of you as we work together to get Missouri moving forward again!
As a first term State Representative, I am ready and excited to continue the tradition of strong leadership in St. Louis County and to work across party lines to continue to get positive legislation passed, such as the 2007 bill to require more accurate labeling on clothing donation boxes. I rely heavily on my experience as an Assistant Attorney General under Jay Nixon, and as Legal Council to former Governor Bob Holden, to help restore healthcare for the countless children who lost coverage as a result of $250 million in state budget cuts, and to attack consumer fraud by strengthening Missouri’s successful “No-Call” law and closing existing loopholes that allow predators to prey on consumers.
I continue to look forward to working with some of the most dedicated public officials in St. Louis County—County Council Person Barbara Fraser and County Executive Charlie Dooley—to do what’s right for St. Louis County. Together we will work to fully fund the Missouri Homestead Act, which will reduce property taxes for seniors and keep them in their homes.
Perhaps most importantly, I am firmly dedicated to honoring Missouri’s sacred responsibility to protect and promote our children’s future by providing meaningful educational opportunities. Not only is this a solemn obligation of our government, it is essential to ensure our State’s ability to compete in today’s modern global economy. I was fortunate enough to attend excellent public schools. I will fight for the resources to bring the same educational opportunity to all children in Missouri.
I am committed to our future and will fight for results that improve the lives of Missourians. Together, we will move Missouri forward. I am proud to be your State Representative.
Sincerely,
Jake Zimmerman
Additional information about Jake and his legislative work can be found throughout this website.
