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Joe Adams

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State Representative, District 86

80

Years of Age

35

Years of Experience

MOResidence (state)

Joe Adams (born January 4, 1944) is an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, from 2015 to 2019, succeeding Rory Ellinger. He was succeeded by Maria Chappelle-Nadal for one term, then after she stepped down, was elected again to his old seat in 2020, taking office in 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Education5 - 5 of 3

Leadership Saint Louis

Graduated

1997 - 1998

University of Missouri

MA Urban American History

1970 - 1971

University of Missouri-Kansas City

BA History

1966 - 1970

Past Positions1 - 4 of 4

Mayor

University City

1995 - 2010

Councilman

University Citys Council, Ward 2

1975 - 1995

History Professor

Saint Louis Community College

1971 - 2003

Served

United States Air Force

Other Experience1 - 27 of 27

Finance Chair

School District of University City Prop U Committee

2013

Member

Episcopal Cathedral Chapter Board

2010 - 2013

Board Member

Episcopal Diocese Habitat for Humanity

2009 - 2012

Advisory Board Member

Citizenship Education Clearing House

2010 - Current

Advisory Board Member

National League of Cities

1994 - 2010

Treasurer

Missouri Chapter Conference of Black Mayors

2002 - 2010

President

Saint Louis County Municipal League, 2008-2009

2008 - 2009

Ministry Board Member

Missouri Episcopal Diocese Commission

2003 - Current

Member

Missouri Historic Record Commission

2001 - Current

Board of Directors

Young Audiences of Saint Louis

1995 - 2001

Founding Board Member

University City Education Foundation

1997 - 2001

Member

Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Missouri Bishop Search Committee

2001

President

Missouri Municipal League

1999 - 2000

Secretary

Board of Directors, Loop Trolley

1999 - Current

President

The Mayors of Large Cities of Saint Louis County

1997 - 1998

Member

University City School Board President Commission

1996 - 1997

Advisory Board Member

Royal Bank Community Reinvestment Committee

1996 - Current

Member

Missouri Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

1985 - 1996

Senior Warden

Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion

1992 - 1995

Member

Saint Louis Community College Meramec President Search Committee

1981

Secretary

Loop Trolley Board of Directors

Former Member

Telecommunications Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member

Higher Education Committee, Missouri Sate House of Representatives

Former Member

Elections and Elected Officials Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member

Select Committee on State and Local Governments, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member

Local Government Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Member

National Transit and Transportation Committee

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