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VIDEO: The Time is NOW for Local Control of Our Police Dept

Alderman Antonio French traveled to Jefferson City Monday to testify before the House Committee on Urban Affairs. French spoke in support of a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed which will finally return control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back to the people of the City of St. Louis. The state has controlled the department since the Civil War.

Download a Transcript of City Budget Hearing, then Make a Donation

As city leaders debate ways to shave up to $45 million from the budget, it is important that we do so in an open manner. With that in mind, Alderman Antonio French (D-21st Ward) hired a court stenographer to transcribe last week’s Ways and Means hearing. That transcript is available here for your free download. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP COVER THE COST.

Aldermen pass smoking ban, contingent on County doing same

The St. Louis region is one step closer to becoming smoke-free. Alderman Antonio French (D-21st Ward) joined 19 of his colleagues Friday in approving a ban on smoking in most bars and restaurants.

French introduces resolution asking Rams not to sell to Limbaugh

St. Louis Alderman Antonio French (D-21st Ward) has introduced a resolution voicing the Board of Aldermen’s opposition to the sale of the Rams football team to any group that includes the divisive radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh.

Paul McKee’s pitbulls attack Alderman French

Developer Paul McKee appeared on a radio show this morning promoting request for a $400M TIF. During the show radio show Demetrius Johnson, a McKee supporter, attacked Alderman Antonio French because of a quote that appeared in today’s paper questioning the impact to taxpayers. MAKE A DONATION TODAY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT.

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.

French Funds Additional Grass Cutting & Tree Trimming Crews

Yesterday, freshman Alderman Antonio French (21st Ward), proposed an amendment to the city budget which allocates an additional $287,443 to the forestry department. This amendment, which passed the Ways & Means Committee unanimously, will provide the city with three additional forestry crews.