Thank You for believing in me!

On behalf of the Committee to Elect Jermaine Reed for the 3^rd District-In District Kansas City, Missouri; City Council, I would like to extend a very sincere and heartfelt thank you to the voters in the 3rd District for their gracious support of me.  I am committed to your mission to Energize and Restore the 3^rd District through creating job opportunities, improving our neighborhoods, and empowering our youth.  I am truly humbled by your belief in me.  

I am pledging to the voters that I will work effectively, professionally, and diligently with my City Council colleagues and newly elected Mayor to build relationships and coalitions, helping them to understand and support the problems and issues that we face in the District. I will emphasize to them that with their support; the 3^rd District will retain its glory and health contributing to the vitality of the entire city.  Also, I want to remind residents that I was raised by a single mother who struggled and sacrificed to help me go to college and pursue my dreams, and I will work hard to ensure that every young person in the District, who would like to follow their dreams, gets the same positive opportunity that I was blessed to receive.

                 

As I traveled around the community during the campaign season, meeting and greeting residents; as well as, participating in forums, my main theme centered on creating job opportunities…this is my first priority.  I would like to quote one of my mentors, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, who always says that the best economic development program is a job.  The 3rd District has the highest percentage of people living in poverty and one of the highest unemployment rates in the area at 14 percent. My specific approach to job creation will include working closely with state legislators and economic development organizations to provide incentives that will bring funds to the District, linking market-driven project job opportunities. I will also work with these entities and with small businesses to establish a neighborhood and sustainability job opportunity program.  Enhancing small businesses will be the key as they are the lifeblood of a community. Nationally small businesses have generated about 70 percent of new jobs annually according to SBA statistics; and overall, one in every two Americans in the private workforce is employed by or owns a small business.  My goal is to raise the stature of small businesses already located in the 3rd District and to explore ways that we can encourage start-up businesses to set up shop and thrive in the District. My plan will include researching and hopefully implementing tax-based incentives and business grants for small businesses that hire youth and 3rd District residents. 

Of course, my plan for the 3rd District includes other issues such as neighborhood revitalization, crime reduction and comprehensive education programs, but I believe that if we can help put people to work this will be the first step in building confidence and pride once again in the great city of Kansas City.

Once again, I want to thank you for your vote.  I truly believe, with your help, WE WILL Energize and Restore the 3^rd District.  God Bless us all!

Our Pledge - Energize and Restore the 3^rd District                             

• Create Job Opportunities
• Improve Our Neighborhoods
• Empower Our Youth

About Jermaine Reed                              

• born & raised in the Ivanhoe Neighborhood of the 3^rd District
• a scholar of the Kansas City Missouri School District….graduate of Northeast High School
• received a degree in Political Science from University of Missouri in Columbia
• former National Spokesperson for Youth Service Day
• named “Best Activist” in 2001 by The Pitch Magazine
• Entering my 12th year as a Community Volunteer
• Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Group Against Crime

For more information, please log-on to http://www.jermainereed.com/

General Election Night Watch Party

The polls are open...please remember to VOTE 2day!

 

And, I hope you VOTE 2 Energize & Restore the 3rd District by VOTING for ME...Jermaine Reed for 3rd District City Council

I look forward to seeing you tonight at our Watch Party!

03/21/11 - Lets Energize & Restore the 3rd District

Greetings!

Tuesday, March 22^nd is the General Election Day in the City of Kansas City, Missouri. 

This is one of the biggest and most exciting days of my life.  On this day, it is my hope and belief that you will VOTE me your next City Council Person to represent the 3^rd District. 

As you know, our mission is to Energize & Restore the 3^rd District.  Our pledge plan has been consistent….

• Creating Job Opportunities
• Improving our Neighborhoods
• Empowering our Youth

This is your vision for the 3^rd District; and I plan on bringing it to reality.  But, in order to initiate this task, I want to encourage and urge you….

• to ignore the false claims that my opponent sent via mail over the weekend…simply stated, her success story and attacks made against me on this mailer show a lack of honesty and integrity; as well as, her inability to be an effective leader and roll model
• to take 10 minutes out of your day on Tuesday to go vote…the polls open at 6am
• to remind your family, friends, church members, and neighbors that today is Election Day….please encourage them to go to the polls to vote to Energize and Restore the 3^rd District…VOTE Jermaine Reed for City Council

As you prepare for the General Election, here is some information that you may need to know…

Contact Campaign Headquarters

• Visit HQ at 2313 E. 12 St., Kansas City, MO
• Email the campaign at Reed4CityCouncil@gmail.com
• Call HQ at (816) 655-2067

Polling Locations
To find out your polling location and registration status here: http://www.kceb.org/electioninfo/ballotinformation.php

For a ride to the polls
If you need a ride to the polls, please call our Campaign Headquarters at 816.655.2067.

We need more volunteers
Today: Monday, March 21st - Shifts at 10am-1pm and 4pm-8pm
Election Day: Tuesday, March 22nd - Shifts at 6am-10am, 10pm-3pm and 3pm-7pm

Send an email to Reed4CityCouncil@gmail.com with your name, volunteer shift and phone number.

This really is an important election for the future of our city.  My plan is to start early Tuesday morning at 7:30 and vote at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church at 2200 Olive; KCMO.  Please call your friends, relatives, neighbors, co-workers, church and social club members, and challenge them to GO VOTE.

I am passionate about finding opportunities and solutions that will improve the lives of the residents of the 3^rd District.

Thank you for sharing your vision of Kansas City.  Thank you for believing in me. 

Now, lets Energize & Restore the 3^rd District.  Lets get up and go vote on Tuesday, March 22^nd.

Sunday Evening Campaign Reflections

Greetings!

I am preparing to attend the last fundraiser in support of our campaign to Energize & Restore the 3^rd District.  The fundraiser is an event called VOTE & Bowl. 

A number of Kansas City’s hottest entertainment groups approached me several weeks ago about coming together as a unified coalition to engage & encourage young people to get out to VOTE.  How could you say no to an ideal like this…throughout history, young people of all races have been the foundation for change not only in America but around World.  I became involved in community issues because my Mother’s desire to “get me involved.”  From that point, I was able to meet several mentors that have helped guide me in all facets of life…for that I’m eternally grateful!

This is one of the reasons why I am disappointed in my opponent Sharon Sanders-Brooks.  For months, she has stated that she wanted to run a campaign without negativity.  As I sit here and read this mailer from her campaign, it is far from the truth.  In case, there are some of you that take Ms Sanders-Brooks words as gospel, I would like to address some of the issues in this mailer that pertain to my campaign.  She states that I want to do the following….

Cut funding from law enforcement

My answer – NOT TRUE - I am the Chairman of the Board for the AD-Hoc Group Against Crime, an organization that mission is to reduce ALL crimes and be a champion for the safety & security of ALL residents in Kansas City, MO.  That goes against everything I have been working for within AD-Hoc for the last 15 years.

Has received numerous campaign contributions from liquor stores

My answer – As far as I know, I have received one campaign contribution from an owner of a convenience/grocery store…YES, this store does sell liquor.  YES, this business owner has a right to support any issue or candidate that he likes…he chose to support my campaign…and YES, I am grateful!  In my conversation with this owner, he mentioned that his family as been active in politics and he understood the commitment needed to be successful.  He also mentioned that he admired any young person that wants to make a difference and he offered a campaign contribution.  This is neither illegal nor immoral.

I want to cut funding for Kansas City Missouri School District

My answer – NOT TRUE – Throughout this campaign, I have continually highlighted a need to empower our youth…through tutoring, mentoring, internships, and additional after-school programs…you can not accomplish this by cutting funding

Just moved to Missouri to run for this election

My answer – NOT TRUE – I am a life-long resident of the 3^rd District…a scholar of the Kansas City Missouri School District.  Like many young adults, I went off to school to obtain a degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia.  And, like many graduates, I received a job opportunity away from my hometown.  I accepted this job, while maintaining my Kansas City residency. I excelled in this position and received an opportunity to return home with a new job offered by the Green Impact Zone to help residents throughout the urban core.  I decided to leave the Green Impact Zone, so that I can concentrate on running for the 3^rd District City Council. 

Was busted for failing to pay my taxes

My answer – NOT TRUE – How was I busted?  Like many residents, I unfortunately forgot to pay a bill.  Fortunately, once this was bought to my attention, I immediately made contact with the proper personnel to determine cost and fees…and bought myself current on this matter.  If my memory serves me correct Ms Sanders-Brooks, you had a very similar situation in 2007, but it pertained to some houses that you were sited for as being an absentee landlord.  I think the Kansas City Call ran an article on this issue recently.

                 

It is unfortunate that Ms Sanders-Brooks wants to run a negative campaign two days before the General Election.  This shows me that Ms Sanders-Brooks has a lack of honesty and integrity; as well as, an inability to be an effective leader and role model.  The 3^rd District needs leadership…

• that can effectively connect with people to get a job done
• that has developed & communicated a 3^rd District Plan that will enhance the lives of our residents
• that cares about people and not political games

I think the Saturday Edition of the Kansas City Star said it best…http://www.kansascity.com/2011/03/19/2738821/the-stars-recommendations-a-new.html

“In the 3rd District, Jermaine Reed is young and eager to serve an urban core area sadly lacking positive leadership from the incumbent, Sharon Sanders Brooks,”

I strongly believe that I am the LEADER that the 3^rd District needs.  This campaign has been an eye-opening experience…I’m about to step into this event….I hope to see you tonight, it started  at 6pm at the VOTE & Bowl Fundraiser at the Lucky Strikes in the KCP&L District.

But, most importantly, I hope that you GO VOTE on Tuesday, March 22^nd.  If you are comfortable with a hard-working, no-nonsense political servant…with no plan for the 3^rd District and has little to show for her four years in City Council than I may not be your candidate. 

But, if you are looking to Energize & Restore the 3^rd District by creating jobs, improving our neighborhood, and empowering our youth…VOTE Jermaine Reed for City Council on Tuesday, March 22^nd.  The polls open at 6am!

Thanks to all that have volunteered…made contributions…offered wisdom and encouragement…I am humbled by your belief in me!  God Bless!

Jermaine Reed receives Kansas City Globe Endorsement

MEDIA ADVISORY

Jermaine Reed receives Kansas City Globe Endorsement

               

For more information, contact 816.655.2067 or email reed4citycouncil@gmail.com

The Committee to Elect Jermaine Reed for the 3^rd District-In District Kansas City, Missouri; City Council proudly announces that Jermaine Reed has received a Political Endorsement from the Kansas City Globe, “This is an incredible achievement for our campaign,” states Mr. Reed, “I would like to thank the Kansas City Globe for believing in our residents and their campaign.”

Even though this is Jermaine’s first political race, he has spent nearly 15 years of his life as a community volunteer working to enhance the lives of people throughout Kansas City. “The Kansas City Globe’s Endorsement illustrates that our message to energize & restore is on target with the thoughts and wishes of 3^rd District Residents…our staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to listen to the needs of our residents and develop a plan that addresses those need,” states Jermaine Reed.

Mr. Reed continues, We are only a couple of days away from the General Election on Tuesday, March 22nd…I truly believe that with the support of 3^rd District Voters, we will bring positive progress for our residents, business owners, and neighborhoods.”

Our Pledge - Energize and Restore the 3^rd District                             

• Create Job Opportunities
• Improve Our Neighborhoods
• Empower Our Youth

REED Campaign Endorsements

• Kansas City Star
• Honorable Kay Barnes, former Mayor, City of Kansas City, Missouri
• BizPac – Kansas City Hispanic Business Political Action Committee
• Freedom, Inc.
• Kansas City Globe

About Jermaine Reed                              

• born & raised in the Ivanhoe Neighborhood of the 3^rd District
• a scholar of the Kansas City Missouri School District….graduate of Northeast High School
• received a degree in Political Science from University of Missouri in Columbia
• former National Spokesperson for Youth Service Day
• named “Best Activist” in 2001 by The Pitch Magazine
• Entering my 12th year as a Community Volunteer
• Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Group Against Crime

For more information, please log-on to www.JermaineReed.com

The REED Plan III

The REED Plan III

The Mission: Energize & Restore the 3rd District by Empowering Our Youth

Throughout my life, I’ve had awesome mentors that have assisted and guided me through various stages of my life – social growth, education, volunteerism, and employment.  The youth voice is often overlooked as many are often characterized and stereotyped as the source of crime and violence in the city.

The REED Plan Position

I am committed to the intellectual and social growth of our youth through opportunities for volunteering with small businesses, increased after-school tutoring and expanded relationships with youth and city officials.

Our Plan 1

Expose our youth to a wide variety of career options and assist them in developing marketable job skills.

How we work Plan 1

Provide internship opportunities through the City; as well as, initiate collaborative internship opportunities with County & State Officials for 3rd District Youth.

                             

Our Plan 2
Increase mentoring opportunities for 3rd District Youth.

How we work Plan 2

Partner with Boy and Girls Clubs, PREP-KC, Youthnet, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and other organizations to recruit mentors and youth into their programs.

Our Plan 3

Expand tutoring programs and develop educational enrichment opportunities for 3^rd District Youth.

How we work Plan 3

• Connect with Kauffman Scholars, W.E.B. Dubois Learning Center, the Urban League of Greater Kansas City; as well as, other organizations providing tutoring to improve their chances of academic success.
• Utilize repurposed KCMSD Property to act as a tutoring hub and community center so that 3rd-district youth have constructive after-school activities and a safe place to spend their leisure time.

Our Plan 4

Ensure all 3rd-district children have access to high-quality, early-childhood education.

How we work Plan 4

Support the funding of KCMSD pre-K programs and nonprofit organizations providing early childhood programs, such as Operation Breakthrough.

I will continue to be a stakeholder in the lives of Kansas City Youth as I realize that youth empowerment is the direct link to breathing a fresh vitalization into the 3rd District.

VOTE & Bowl - 3/20/11 at 6pm at Lucky Strike

Join us as we get ready to Energize & Restore the 3rd District!

General Election Date:  Tuesday, March 22nd

For a ride to your voting poll, call 816.655.2067

http://www.jermainereed.com/