Dear Friends,Mary Cosgrove Spence

My name is Mary Cosgrove Spence and I am running for State Representative of the 44th legislative district in Kansas City. I have lived and worked in the Brookside and Waldo area for the last twenty-two years and I am asking for your vote.

Over the years, my public policy work for the Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children, and my work as a teacher, have made me increasingly concerned that we are not doing enough to improve the lives of children and families in Missouri. We have to do better!

The answer is simple. Healthy children and healthy families make healthy communities! Healthy children are stronger students; stronger students have more opportunities for success. Successful adults stimulate a strong economy. Programs that are designed for remedial education, criminal justice and social welfare are very expensive to operate and manage effectively. Supporting our youth now, saves tax dollars in the future. The strength of our democracy depends on our children.

I believe that my career in education, and my life experience, will help me to represent the 44th district. I invite you to explore my web site to learn more about the issues I will fight for in Jefferson City. I welcome the opportunity to learn about your concerns and the issues you care about. I will be visiting our neighborhoods during the coming months, sharing my commitment to strengthening our community. I hope you will join me in this effort.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Yours,
Mary Cosgrove Spence