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

by on April 17, 2012 in News, Videos

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 ... Continue Reading →

April 16th Board of Aldermen Meeting

by on April 17, 2012 in News, Videos

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 ... Continue Reading →

Slay’s Court Admin Faces Disciplinary Action

by on March 18, 2012 in News, Videos

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 ... Continue Reading →

Chaos at GOP Caucus in St. Charles

by on March 18, 2012 in Campaigns & Elections, Videos

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 ... Continue Reading →

March 16th Board of Aldermen Meeting

by on March 18, 2012 in News, Videos

The March 16, 2012 meeting of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen… Continue Reading →

Life in the 23rd Ward (with Alderman Joe Vaccaro)

by on March 14, 2012 in News, Videos

Host Kara Savio visits southwest St. Louis with Alderman Joe Vaccaro of the 23rd Ward. Continue Reading →