On The Issues

Throughout her time in public service, Maria always put the interests and concerns of her constituents first and that is what she will continue to do on the County Council. She strongly believes in answering every call, email and direct message on social media responding to the needs and challenges that residents present to her. Sometimes it is a fallen tree, the lack of refuse service, delayed unemployment checks or a disability issue. Other times it is the challenge of fighting a multi-billion dollar corporation responsible for decades of legacy nuclear waste contamination. She's done it all. Maria believes constituency work is 50% of the job.

Coffee at Winslows

As a council member, you will never have to worry about Maria neglecting your neighborhood. She'll be at the local gas stations, libraries, grocery stores and from time to time the resale shop. Maria believes in being among the people that elect her to office. She shows up no matter what the controversy or emergency may be.

From St. Louis Public Radio, former "State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, was among the most prominent protesters. She said Brown’s death transformed how she did her job – and how she dealt with constituents within her diverse state Senate district, which includes Ferguson."

“I am obviously a legislator. But I am continuously acting as if I am a mother and a consoler,” said Chappelle-Nadal. “There is no playbook when it comes to a human disaster. The only thing that we can depend on is our actions."

Technology Tour in Ferguson-Florissant School District