Politics & Government
Rep. Rory Ellinger to Discuss the State of Missouri Prisons
Meeting will be held tonight at the Heman Park Community Center.
Rep. Rory Ellinger, D- University City, will host a forum to discuss the conditions of the Missouri State prisons and the Pew Foundation’s report on recidivism at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the in University City.
The event will also feature the director of the Department of Corrections, George Lombardi, State Rep. Gary Fuhr, R-St. Louis, a former FBI agent, and Robert McCulloch, Prosecuting Attorney for St. Louis County.
Rep. Ellinger will moderate the event as the guest give their personal insights on Missouri prisons and suggest much needed legislative reforms. At the end of the presentation, there will be a significant amount of time for audience members to enter the conversation by asking questions and expressing their concerns about Missouri prisons.
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"This is an important conversation to have," said Ellinger. "I am eager to bring this much needed information to the citizens of Missouri."
Inquiries about the event can be directed to Rep. Ellinger's office at Rory.ellinger@house.mo.gov or 573-751-4265.
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