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VIDEO: Alderman French explains why he voted NO

WATCH Alderman French explain why he couldn’t support developer Paul McKee’s massive 1,500-acre redevelopment proposal. READ his statement for the official Aldermanic record. LISTEN to his KMOX interview.

St. Louis American praises French’s preservation bill

It says something about the City of St. Louis that some of its youngest leaders are showing, in the early days of their leadership, an interest in preserving what has been here for some time – or, at least, instituting some formal controls over what is and isn’t preserved.

My 100 Day Report

Last week (July 30th, 2009) marked my 100th day as a St. Louis City alderman proudly representing our 21st Ward in City Hall. While I am very excited by everything we have already accomplished, I am even more aware of the work that lies ahead. In light of this significant milestone, I thought it important [...]

 
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