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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.
VIDEO: 21st Ward Residents Let their Voices be Heard on Budget Cuts
Alderman French sent out the call and 21st Ward residents responded. When the Ways & Means Committee of the Board of Aldermen convened for a rare evening meeting, the public showed up to let their voices be heard about the proposed $45,000,000 in budget cuts.
French: We Should Cut Waste before City Services
Alderman Antonio French believes it is wrong to balance the city’s budget on the backs of the city’s most vulnerable citizens and will continue to fight cuts to city services before each and every city department is thoroughly examined for waste, inefficiency, and misappropriations.
French: “Mark McGwire Highway” should be renamed
Alderman French was on Channel 2 News recently discussing why he feels the stretch of Interstate 70 bearing the name of disgraced Cardinals hitter Mark McGwire should be renamed.
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.
UPDATED: Halloween “Safe Zones” a Huge Success!
The Halloween Safe Zones were a huge hit! Approximately 2,000 kids trick-or-treated in the 21st Ward this year. Alderman Antonio French called the event a great success and pledged to make it even better next year.
VIDEO: French questions Paul McKee on his future buying
At a public hearing of the Housing Committee in City Hall Thursday, Alderman Antonio French questioned controversial developer Paul McKee on his secret land purchases of the past five years and whether he was behind any of the companies that are currently buying large areas of north St. Louis.
Alderman French honors The Dream Center
Alderman Antonio French presented a resolution Sunday to the St. Louis Dream Center and its founder, Joyce Meyer, for their many contributions to the City of St. Louis, particularly in the 21st Ward where the Center is based.
VIDEO: Denise Thimes Live from O’Fallon Park
World-renowned jazz vocalist Denise Thimes performed at the O’Fallon Park Jazz Concert Series.
VIDEO: Alderman French Welcomes Concert-Goers
Alderman Antonio French welcomed the hundreds of attendees at the final concert of the 1st Annual O’Fallon Park Jazz Concert Series.