COLUMBIA, Mo. — Stephen Webber, State Representative from Boone, attorney, and former Marine Corps Sergeant, announced he is running for State Senate District 19 in the 2016 election.
“As a State Representative my goal is clear; work with anyone, regardless of party, who wants to improve our community,” said Webber. “I’ve reached across the aisle to try to make college more affordable, increase job training, support middle-class families, and ensure access to healthcare at no cost to taxpayers. As a State Senator I will continue to work with anyone who wants to make Mid-Missouri a great place to live”
Webber enlisted in the United States Marine Corps while completing a degree in economics. After graduating he volunteered for a second tour returning to Iraq and leading a squad of 12 Marines.
Webber was raised in Boone County, graduating from Hickman High School, and the University of Missouri School of Law. His familiarity with Mid-Missouri creates a sense that the region can lead the state forward.
“Mid-Missouri can lead our state, creating the next generation of engineers, scientist, farmers, teachers, and technicians,” said Webber. “We can become the best in the world at developing new industries in fields such as material science, agriculture, and nuclear medicine, all creating family-supporting jobs. Not at some far off time, not later, but right now.”
Webber’s announcement came with over 140 endorsements from local business owners, community leaders, elected officials and state office holders. The list of endorsers can be found at http://www.votewebber.com/endorsements/.
In 2012 the Columbia Tribune highlighted Webber’s record printing, “Stephen Webber is a valuable member of the Central Missouri delegation, a strong supporter of the university and K-12 education, and a person with the kind of intellect and personality we should want in the legislature.”
Webber’s campaign will hold it’s official campaign kick-off event on June 18th at Shakespeare’s South in Boone County. More information about Stephen Webber can be found at his campaign’s website www.votewebber.com.
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Representative Stephen Webber is an attorney and the senior member of the Boone County House delegation. Prior to his election to the Missouri House he served two tours in Iraq as a Marine Infantryman and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
