Start a“ Stay Waxy” Campaign by Dolores Halbin, contributing writer
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Start a“ Stay Waxy” Campaign by Dolores Halbin, contributing writer
As our cannabis community is still reeling from the loss of our beloved Danial Jones, aka Waxy Brown, my thoughts have turned to how we honor a real hero. And Daniel, aka Waxy was a hero. He was a public servant and a much loved and admired change agent. He left us a legacy and a challenge— Stay Waxy.
After pondering for a couple of weeks, I believe the best way to honor this young man is for us to follow in his footsteps as a public servant and run for city council. Waxy was a doer, and for me, his most impressive act of doing was running for and getting elected to the Rolla, MO, City Council.
The process of running is quite simple. I met Waxy’ s buddy Dave at the Memorial Service, who ran alongside Waxy and also won his seat on the city council.“ It was a lot of walking. We went door to door and talked to people. We had to gather enough signatures, but I was doing this all with Daniel, so it was just fun,” Dave smiled sadly.
Being a support person for a friend willing to run is also crucial in getting elected. Dave mentioned the great team he and Daniel had helping with the signature campaign. I planned to go back and talk some more with Dave, but his number was on my phone, which now rests at the bottom of the Bourbeuse River. Darn it.
To run for city council, the first step is to find out the basics: what district you’ re in, what the qualifications are, and the age requirements, which vary considerably. Waxy ran into trouble with his weed record, so check on criminal background restrictions as well. Next, start attending meetings in your town. Back in January, the Rolla City Council held a packed meeting about becoming a sanctuary city for immigrants. I don’ t know what the outcome was, but these meetings are important.
City council members from the towns in St. Louis hit by the May 16 tornado that traveled 23 miles through Clayton, Central West End, and North, killing five people, have been working diligently. Many donations have been coming in, but little of the cash has reached the victims. It is these council members fighting for the people, calling their senators and representatives on their behalf.
Some of you may remember when The EVOLUTION Magazine covered the State Line Protest for legal weed in Kansas last year, led by a heroic little city council member, Inga Selder, who co-founded The Cannabis Justice Coalition for Kansas. Selder, along with her other council members, got paid $ 1 a year. City council members are true public servants.
These members are the boots on the ground of every community when need arises. That’ s why, across the board, city council members share one thing— passion. They care. Those who hold seats deserve our gratitude and support.
I dipped into AI and asked for a draft to run for city council. This popped up instantly:“ Absolutely, Dolores! Here’ s a compelling draft to kick off your campaign council. This version strikes a balance between personal authenticity, civic commitment, and a forward-looking vision. You can tailor it to fit your tone and priorities:”
“ Subject: Dolores for City Council – A Voice for Our Community Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I’ m excited to announce my candidacy for city council. This decision wasn’ t made lightly— it comes from a deep love for our community and a strong desire to help shape its future.
VOTE
VOTE
Dolores Halbin for City Council
Our town is more than just a place on the map. It’ s where we raise our families, build our businesses, and support one another through challenges and triumphs. I’ m running because I believe our city deserves leadership that listens, acts, and puts people first.
My Priorities
● Affordable housing that meets the needs of all income levels.
● Safe neighborhoods through community-based policing and infrastructure improvements.
● Support for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
● Environmental stewardship to preserve our natural beauty for future generations.
I want to hear your ideas, your concerns, and your hopes. Together, we can create a city that reflects our shared values and aspirations.
I’ ll be hosting listening sessions, knocking on doors, and sharing more about my platform in the coming weeks. I hope you’ ll join me on this journey.”
38 September 2025