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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Joe Adams is a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 86. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Education

  • Graduated, Leadership Saint Louis, 1997-1998
  • MA, Urban American History, University of Missouri, 1971
  • Bachelors, History, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1970

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Leadership Saint Louis, 1997-1998
  • MA, Urban American History, University of Missouri, 1971
  • Bachelors, History, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1970
  • History Professor, Saint Louis Community College, 1971-2003

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Leadership Saint Louis, 1997-1998
  • MA, Urban American History, University of Missouri, 1971
  • Bachelors, History, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1970
  • History Professor, Saint Louis Community College, 1971-2003
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 86, 2014-2019
  • Mayor, University City, 1995-2010
  • Councilman, University City’s Council, Ward 2, 1975-1995

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Elections and Elected Officials Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Missouri Sate House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Local Government Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Member, National Transit and Transportation Committee

Former Ranking Minority Member, Select Committee on State and Local Governments, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Telecommunications Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Leadership Saint Louis, 1997-1998
  • MA, Urban American History, University of Missouri, 1971
  • Bachelors, History, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1970
  • History Professor, Saint Louis Community College, 1971-2003
  • Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 86, 2014-2019
  • Mayor, University City, 1995-2010
  • Councilman, University City’s Council, Ward 2, 1975-1995
  • Advisory Board Member, Citizenship Education Clearing House, 2010-present
  • Ministry Board Member, Missouri Episcopal Diocese Commission, 2003-present
  • Member, Missouri Historic Record Commission, 2001-present
  • Secretary, Board of Directors, Loop Trolley, 1999-present
  • Advisory Board Member, Royal Bank Community Reinvestment Committee, 1996-present
  • Secretary, Loop Trolley Board of Directors
  • Member, Episcopal Cathedral Chapter Board, 2010-2013
  • Finance Chair, School District of University City Prop U Committee, 2013
  • Board Member, Episcopal Diocese Habitat for Humanity, 2009-2012
  • Treasurer, Missouri Chapter Conference of Black Mayors, 2002-2010
  • Advisory Board Member, National League of Cities, 1996-2010
  • President, Saint Louis County Municipal League, 2008-2009, 2008-2009
  • Member, Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Missouri Bishop Search Committee, 2001
  • Founding Board Member, University City Education Foundation, 1997-2001
  • Board of Directors, Young Audiences of Saint Louis, 1995-2001
  • President, Missouri Municipal League, 1999-2000
  • President, The Mayors of Large Cities of Saint Louis County, 1997-1998
  • Member, University City School Board President Commission, 1996-1997
  • Member, Missouri Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation, 1985-1996
  • Board of Directors, National League of Cities, 1994-1996
  • Senior Warden, Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 1992-1995
  • Member, Saint Louis Community College Meramec President Search Committee, 1981

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Royal Vagabonds African-American Trailblazer Award, 2014
  • School District of University City Superintendent's Choice Award, 2012-2013
  • City of University City Meritorious Service Award, 2010
  • School District of University City Dedicated to Educational Excellence Award, 2008 -- 2009
  • City of University City Gates of Opportunity Service Award, 2009
  • The St. Louis Argus Legend Award, 2007
  • Buzz Westfall Award, 2006