PUB DEF

3 Reasons Russ Carnahan Will Lose Today

Antonio D. French — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:01:33 +0000

Back when I was more active with my PubDef blog, I would make pre-election predications, often with a high degree of accuracy. As I prepare for a busy Election Day in my own 21st Ward, where we will be electing new Democratic committeepeople to better represent us, I’m going to go out on a limb [...]

Contributions and Contracts, “Pay to Play” in City Hall?

Antonio D. French — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:25:12 +0000

KSDK reports on fundraising emails sent on behalf of Mayor Francis Slay by his appointee who awards city contracts. Those emails were sent on city time, from a city email address, to contractors seeking contracts with the city, in violation of local and federal laws.

April 16th Board of Aldermen Meeting

Antonio D. French — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:59:39 +0000

The Monday, April 16th “Sine Die” meeting of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. This is the last meeting of the 2011-2012 session of the Board. The new session begins on April 17th. The main topic of debate at this meeting was a bill related to the pension system of city firefighters.

Slay’s Court Admin Faces Disciplinary Action

Antonio D. French — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:04:16 +0000

KSDK reports that the chief administrator of the St. Louis Municipal Courts is in trouble for not only hiring her brother, but for doing it without a contract or a bid. Mayor Slay’s office says she showed “tremendous lapse in judgment.” Documents obtained by the I-Team show that Catherine Ruggeri-Rea hired her brother and paid [...]

Chaos at GOP Caucus in St. Charles

Antonio D. French — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:49:31 +0000

The Republican Caucus at Francis Howell North High School was shut down after about a half hour of dispute with no business conducted. Two men were arrested after the caucus was canceled. http://wentzville.patch.com/articles/two-people-arrested-at-francis-howell-north-high-school-caucus-4cc0d20e