Firefighters, AFL-CIO, Boone County House Democrats Endorse Stephen Webber

Stephen Webber, Marine Corps Veteran and Missouri AFL-CIO Political Director, is proud to announce an impressive list of endorsements in support of his State Senate campaign for Boone County’s 19th District. Boone County’s entire Democratic House delegation, including Representatives Kathy Steinhoff (D-45), David Tyson Smith (D-46), Adrian Plank (D-47) and Doug Mann (D-50), is uniting behind Webber ahead of next year’s general election.

The senior member of the delegation, Representative David Tyson Smith, said “I’ve known Stephen for years and I look forward to working with him in Jefferson City. Stephen and I are committed to making Boone County as good a place for today’s kids to grow up in as it was for us. That’s why the Boone County Democratic House Delegation is proudly united in our support for Stephen Webber.”

Representative Kathy Steinhoff, a 30 year public school teacher and former President of the Columbia teachers union (CMNEA) added “Webber will fight to improve quality education, invest in school safety and keep guns out of the hands of abusers and criminals. I look forward to Stephen being a legislative partner who will always put our children first.”

“I can’t wait to work with the Boone County House delegation to strengthen our schools, grow our economy and keep Boone County the greatest place on earth to grow up and raise a family,” Webber said.

Webber also announced the coveted endorsement of the Columbia Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1055, who have been one of the most active groups in local politics. 

“Firefighters will be safer with Stephen Webber in the Senate,” said IAFF Local 1055 President Zack Privette. “As Firefighters we are proud to serve this community, and we are all in to elect Stephen Webber. Webber understands the importance of first responders and is committed to supporting public safety.” 

“Firefighters are heroes and it’s truly an honor to have their support.” Webber said. “Firefighters will run into a burning building for any one of us, so I’m gonna fight like hell for them on the floor of the State Senate to make sure they have the equipment, training and healthcare they need to return safely to their families.” 

Webber was also endorsed this morning by the Missouri AFL-CIO in a unanimous vote of the federation’s executive board. The Missouri AFL-CIO is the largest labor organization in the State, representing dozens of labor unions and thousands of workers.

“Stephen Webber supports working families, and as the voice of Missouri’s labor movement the AFL-CIO is proud to endorse him,” said AFL-CIO President Jake Hummel.  “Working people need Stephen in the Senate to fight for good jobs, fair wages and an economy that works for everyone. Missouri labor unions are absolutely committed to electing Webber to the State Senate.”   

Webber’s campaign has quickly unified Democrats in Boone County and across Missouri with previous endorsements from pro-choice group Access Missouri, Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick, former State Representative Martha Stevens, Governor Roger Wilson and Secretary of State Jason Kander, among others. Webber, who represented Columbia for 8 years in the Missouri House (2009-2017), has raised over $450,000 dollars since entering the race in January.