Jim Barrett

     The Painters’ District Council No. 2 formally endorsed Jim Barrett, a Democratic candidate for State Representative of the 97th District in South County, last week. Painters’ District Council No. 2 is a member of the International Union of Painters and Allies and represents over 3000 members in eleven local unions.
      “I am honored to have the support of the hard working members of Painters District Council No.2. They, like me, recognize that getting the people of Missouri back to work in good paying jobs that support their families should be our first priority,” said Mr. Barrett.
      Mr. Barrett’s campaign has been endorsed by Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska Conference of Teamsters, Teamster Joint Council 13, Teamsters Local 688, as well as State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, Rep. Vicki Englund (85th), Rep. Jeff Roorda (102nd), Rep. Tim Meadows (101st), and Rep. Kenny Biermann (17th). UFCW Local 655 and State Representatives Mike Talboy (House Democratic Campaign Committee Chair, 37th), Paul LeVota (Minority Floor Leader, 52nd) and J.C. Kuessner (Assistant Minority Floor Leader, 152nd), have all formally endorsed the campaign as well.