Jo Anne Parks, candidate for City Council in East St. Louis, IL
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Name: Jo Anne Parks
Political party: Not applicable
Age: 59
Social media: Passion for Change (Facebook)
Office seeking: East St. Louis City Councilwoman
Are you an incumbent? No
Previous offices sought? Not applicable
Occupation: Director of contracts for Defense Contract Management Agency Boeing St. Louis
Education: 2019 Harvard University Fellows Graduate, B.S. Business Administration at SIUE, M.A. Management and Leadership from Webster University
Please list highlights of your civic involvement:
- Member/Past President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a service sorority
- Member/Past President of The Links Incorporated Gateway (IL) Chapter
- St. Clair Chapter League of Women Voters
- St. Louis Public Schools Career Role Model
- Election Judge
- Presidential Class Room, Washington, D.C
- Volunteer Instructor, United Way
- Combined Federal Program, Loan Executive
- President- Elect of The St. Louis MOLES
- Organizer of ESTL Sista with a Purpose
- Member/Recording Secretary STL CARATS
Why are you running?
As a long time resident and taxpayer of East St. Louis for such a time as now, I am looking to be a part of an impactful and positive transformation in the community I call home.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
Economic Development: Capitalize on local, county, state and federal relationships. Create a reality of safety that draws service industries and businesses to the city.
Why should people vote for you?
I will bring 37 years of impactful leadership experience, ability to discern and analyze complex issues, budget and project management, the ability to build relationships, the ability to make decisions and build consensus around decision making. I bring a tremendous understanding of what it takes to produce excellent outcomes for people.
This story was originally published March 8, 2021 at 6:14 PM.