Mayor Slay

No Let Up in Slay Fundraising — Even After Big Win

ST. LOUIS–(KMOX)–Just weeks after winning his historic fourth term, Mayor Francis Slay was back in campaign mode over the weekend — raising money for a possible fifth term. Slay hosted a victory celebration party and fundraiser […]

2013/05/06

Arrest Record Expunged of Ex-Democratic Director

The order also says there’s no probable cause to believe Matthew Teter committed an offense and that no charges will be pursued.

2013/04/26

Mayor Slay speaking as a member of the St. Louis Police Board

Mayor Slay Concerned About January Crime Wave

Police board members watched the numbers on a slide show as the Chief tallied the increase: murder up 36 percent, rape up 62 percent, robbery up 57 percent, aggravated assault up nine percent, larceny up 46 percent, and arson up 44 percent.

2013/02/20

Lewis Reed (left) at news conference with Carpenter's Union Business Representative Jo-Ann Williams

Lewis Reed Accuses Mayor Slay of Union Busting

ST. LOUIS–(KMOX)–Courting the union vote, Mayoral hopeful Lewis Reed stood on the steps of city hall accusing Mayor Slay of pushing a plan to force new city hires to sign a document waiving their benefits. […]

2013/02/18

Mayoral hopeful Lewis Reed accuses Mayor Slay of "pay-to-play" politics

Corruption Charges Fly Back and Forth in City Mayor’s Race

ST. LOUIS–(KMOX)–The gloves are off in the mayor’s race, as challenger Lewis Reed accuses Mayor Slay of “pay-to-play” politics in awarding $32 million in “no bid” contracts to firms from which Slay received campaign money. […]

2013/02/14

Bill Siedhoff, Director of Human Service City of St. Louis

Homeless Headcount Sparks Discussion in Mayor’s Race

The city’s annual homeless headcount is underway — with organizers predicting there will be fewer homeless tallied here than a year ago.

2013/01/30

Demetris Alfred, President of Firefighter's Local 73

City Firefighters File Another Lawsuit to Block Pension Changes

ST. LOUIS–(KMOX)–Afraid their retirement might suffer, St. Louis firefighters file a lawsuit to try to block Mayor Slay’s latest plan for pension reform. The St. Louis Firefighters Retirement System has filed suit against Board Bill […]

2013/01/03

New Chief Dotson Vows Hands Off Police Pension — For Now

ST. LOUIS–(KMOX)–After getting the job of top cop with the help of Mayor Slay, newly-sworn-in Police Chief Sam Dotson says he won’t play politics or hesitate to stand up to the Mayor if he feels […]

2013/01/02

Man Arrested for Shooting Dog Twelve Times

A St. Louis man faces felony animal abuse charges after detectives linked him to a crime where a dog was shot 12 times, strangled with an electrical cord and thrown in a dumpster.

2012/11/20