About JCSS
A community space for forward-thinking, progressive Jackson County, Missouri residents to connect, share resources, and engage in meaningful discussions about civic engagement and community building. Join us to explore positive ways to strengthen democracy and create lasting positive change.
Progressive Civic Advocacy Group
Volunteer civic engagement, education, and candidate endorsements in Missouri
Mission
We are a volunteer civic advocacy group promoting progressive values and informed participation in Missouri and local elections.
We provide public education, facilitate discussion, and publish candidate endorsements.
Membership is free and open. Participation is voluntary.
We do not accept donations, maintain pooled funds, or coordinate campaign strategy with candidates.
What We Do
- Publish candidate endorsements
- Host civic discussions and community events
- Share information about elections and public policy
What We Don't Do
- No donations or fundraising
- No pooled group funds
- No paid political advertising
- No coordination with campaign strategy
Endorsements
Candidate endorsements are determined by leadership vote and reflect the collective judgment of the group's leadership team.
Independence
We operate independently of all political campaigns.
Candidates may participate in events, but the group maintains full control of format and content.
Facebook Group Guidelines
- Respectful discussion required
- No campaign coordination
- No fundraising or solicitation
- No paid promotion using group resources
Events
We host informal civic events such as discussions, candidate forums, and community meetups.
Events are non-fundraising, independently organized, and informational in nature.
Leadership
A volunteer leadership team manages endorsements, communications, and events using consensus or majority vote.
Core Principle
We separate speech (allowed) from money and coordination (restricted) to remain independent and transparent.
Volunteer civic advocacy group • Missouri-based • Informal organization