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On August 6, St. Louis City voters will choose someone to fill the unexpired term of former president Francis Slay.
The Democrats and Republicans will both nominate a candidate.
The victor will be chosen in the November general election. Many Skinker DeBaliviere residents are or have been residents of the 28th ward.
The 28th’s alderman, Lyda Krewson, is one of two candidates in the Democratic primary.
She has served as alderman since December 1997.
She lives close to New City School in the Central West End and is married with two children.
Her theme is putting the city first and bringing people together. James Shrewsbury, alderman of the 16th ward in south St. Louis (St. Louis Hills) also seeks the job.
He has been alderman since 1983 and is presently the acting president by virtue of his seniority. Shrewsbury is married with one child.
He stresses his experience and competence.
If Krewson is chosen for the presidential post, residents of the 28th ward will choose a new alderman in the March 2003 election.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June–July 2002.
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Archival transcription note: Opening says August 6 voters choose officeholder, then says November general election chooses victor. Primary/general wording preserved.
Original source: SD_Times2002_06.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
