French takes exception to mayoral aide’s “Katrina” comment
Alderman Antonio French hand-delivered a letter to Mayor Francis Slay regarding a comment made by his chief of staff comparing north St. Louis to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
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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.
A committeeman no more
The City Charter says that an alderman can not also serve as a committee-man or -woman. The same goes for the mayor and the comptroller. And so as I prepare to take the oath of office today to officially become the new alderman of the 21st Ward, I have submitted my letter of resignation to the chairman of the City Democratic Committee.
THANK YOU!
Last night I was reminded of the final scene of one of my favorite movies, “The Candidate”. After Robert Redford’s character realizes he has won his election after a long and arduous campaign, he asks his campaign advisor, “What do we do now?” For us in the 21st Ward the answer is clear: Now we [...]