Inez Bordeaux is the organizing force behind the Close the Workhouse campaign. We'll talk about what it means to build a true justice system.

#EladPod with Inez Bordeaux of the Close the Workhouse Campaign:
Live at 1 PM CT

Friends,

Today, I'll have Inez Bordeaux on the #EladPod. She is the organizing force behind the Close the Workhouse campaign. After spending time locked in the notorious St. Louis jail because she didn't have money, she was ready to make sure no one else would have to be subjected to such inhumane treatment again.
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I've had the honor of working with Inez, the Close the Workhouse Campaign, Arch City Defenders, and so many other community members on this important effort. Thanks in large part to Inez, the Workhouse will finally be closing at the end of the year.

Bring your questions and ask them live at 1 PM. We'll be on our Facebook page ([link removed]) , on Twitter ([link removed]) , on YouTube ([link removed]) , and at EladGross.live ([link removed]) , where you can also see our previous episodes. We also have a podcast called the #EladPod, which you can subscribe to wherever you get yours.

On September 22 (likely in the evening around 6 PM), I'll have Shane Schoeller and Brianna Lennon, the heads of elections in Greene County and Boone County, respectively, to answer your questions on the start of absentee voting. And on October 3 at 1 PM, I'll have Jean Evans, the Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party on live.
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Sunshine Request:
The McChrystal Group
Last week, I submitted a Sunshine request to the Governor regarding the no-bid contract we have with the McChrystal Group. The McChrystal Group, which was founded by General Stan McChrystal and his partners, is a consulting firm that is helping the Governor manage the government response to COVID-19. Initially, the contract was for $600,000, all of which was paid for by a foundation, and we Missourians were told the contract would cost us nothing.

Well, that wasn't true.

CARES Act money - over $1 million of it - has been allocated to this group. They might be doing fine work, and I am personally a fan of General McChrystal, but I'm not sure why the government lied to us, why the initial services weren't enough to get us on our way, why we're still spending money on a consulting firm that actually recommends state employees take over their functions, why we have money for this but not for unemployment benefits, and why the Governor can't manage the government.

The Governor has delayed his response to my request, but don't worry. I'm still looking out for you.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Lindsey Simmons for Congress TODAY
Lindsey Simmons is running for Congress in the 4th Congressional District, and she's got the incumbent on her toes! She needs your help today.

At 11 AM, she'll be holding a kick-off event in Columbia at the Democratic HQ. Meet at 409 Vandiver Dr., Building 5, Suite 204.

At 1:30 PM, she'll be at the Ashland City Park in the large pavilion's parking lot for a contactless flyer drop to get the word out about her campaign. Help Lindsey and learn more about her at lindseysimmons.com ([link removed])
Resources

VOTING: Haven't applied for your absentee or mail-in ballot yet? Don't wait! Apply at the updated VoteMissouri.org ([link removed])

HOUSING: Need housing assistance in the St. Louis area? Check out the flyer here ([link removed])

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