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Saint Louis City, MO March 3, 2009 Election
Mayor; City of Saint Louis; Democratic Party Voter Information

4 Year Term.

The mayor, as the city executive, appoints a large number of officials. Although the mayor appoints the assessor, it is that office's only point of control over the financial offices. All remaining financial offices are independent, elective state offices. Thus, the mayor is denied important fiscal control.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Mar 3 10:11pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (203/203)
14.3% Voter Turnout (31855/
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Francis Slay Click here for more information about this candidate 19350 votes 61.57%

  • Occupation: Mayor of St Louis
  • Community/neighborhood of residence: City of St. Louis
  • Education: Law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. He holds a degree in political science from Quincy College
  • graduate of St. Mary's High School.
Priorities:
  • 1. Provide more quality public educational choices so every child--regardless of income--can go to a good school.
  • 2. Create good paying jobs in the City and in the region.
  • 3. Ensure the tax burden in St. Louis is fair to everyone and promotes economic growth.
Irene J. Smith Click here for more information about this candidate 10032 votes 31.92%
  • Occupation: Attorney/ Community Development Consultant
  • Community/neighborhood of residence: North St. Louis/Mark Twain Neighborhood
  • Education: Beaumont High School- 1972, BA in Urban Affairs-St. Louis University
  • 1976, Juris Doctorate 1979-University of Missouri-Columbia
Priorities:
  • 1. Develop full service Public Schools, provide recreation and training for our children.
  • 2. Create jobs, economic opportunities for small businesses, reduce homelessness and vacant properties, increase affordable housing, beautification an
  • 3. Improve basic City services and reduce crime.
Denise Watson-Wesley Coleman Click here for more information about this candidate 2047 votes 6.51%
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • Neigborhood: Saint Louis 63103
  • Education: Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law
Priorities:
  • 1. Review and Eliminate State Auditor's Audit Exceptions
  • 2. Decrease Student Drop Out Rate
  • 3. Improve Public Safety

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