{"id":14008,"date":"2025-12-22T14:09:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/?post_type=event_post&#038;p=14008"},"modified":"2026-02-04T19:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T01:45:56","slug":"town-hall-clean-slate-2026-university-city","status":"archive","type":"event_post","link":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/events\/town-hall-clean-slate-2026-university-city\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW DATE! Town Hall: Clean Slate 2026 (University City)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Join community members and advocates from across the city for an urgent Clean Slate town hall. This legislative session we are closer than ever to passing clean slate legislation; a policy that will automatically seal eligible criminal records and open doors to jobs, housing, education and real second chances for thousands of people.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This town hall is a call to action. We\u2019ll break down where the legislation is for our state, what\u2019s at stake, and the key steps our community must take to push it over the finish line. You\u2019ll hear from directly impacted people, policy experts, faith leaders and advocates who are leading this fight. You will leave with knowledge and next steps on how your voice can make the difference.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019re in the final stretch. Let\u2019s mobilize, strategize and win Clean Slate together!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please RSVP below to let us know you&#8217;re coming<\/strong>. You can also sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/p\/BN7fnk_AgkGZ78JXP9UnUw2\">newsletters<\/a> to make sure you hear about additional upcoming events or other opportunities to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to help spread the word about the event? 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