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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
