Elizabeth Fuchs

Elizabeth ‘Lilly’ Fuchs is a lifelong St. Louisan with more than 20 years of dedicated community service. The roots of her family tree are woven deeply under the city’s cobblestone streets. On her father’s side, her ancestors were farmers and stonemasons. Two German brothers who took a commission with the Catholic Church of France to come to America and build the Old Cathedral. This rock of faith in downtown St. Louis still sits on the bank of the Mississippi River. On her mother’s side, her ancestors were public servants and laborers who built and served our city with pride. Ever heard the story about the public official who died at their desk in city hall? Well, that was Lilly’s great-grandfather, Tom Jennings Sr., who, when he died, was the longest serving city official having the pleasure of serving eight mayors. Lilly is ready to follow the path her family paved before her to serve the people of the city of St. Louis. In January of 2020, Lilly started working with social work students full time. Her role in the capital did not change. She is still showing up to be an advocate for liberation, but now she is teaching students how to show up as social workers in a policy space- to provide community care for those testifying and those impacted while under the dome; write and deliver compelling testimony to shift the discussion to advance equity; to strategize policy change through policy and stakeholder analysis; and to run for political office. Lilly loves her family. She is the aunt to six young humans, and takes her role of nurturing their dreams into reality very seriously. When she isn’t spending time with her family, Lilly can be found hopping around the south-side with any number of her pals. She loves music and is a very gifted karaoke singer. Lez duet, want to? Elizabeth ‘Lilly’ Fuchs has a long history in political advocacy and activism in St. Louis and our state legislature. She is a proven champion of equality and was awarded this honor by the Advocate Magazine in 2018. When elected, Lilly will continue to be a champion for issues the matter to the voters and residents of House District 80.