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My colleagues and I will collaborate again soon when we are called for the First Extraordinary Session of the 96th General Assembly, and when we meet for our annual veto session. Our special session is scheduled for Sept. 6, and veto session is scheduled for Sept. 14.
While in Jefferson City, one of my top priorities is to focus on returning local control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back to the City. Fortunately, the local control matter was included in the governor’s call for special session.
I have worked with city and the St. Louis Police Officers Association to craft a version that all sides agree to.
This is a matter that I have been working on since I was elected to the Senate — it’s about time we update the current governance structure to be more efficient and increase collaboration among departments.
This will save money and increase safety.
A delicate compromise was reached between the city and the St. Louis Police Officers Association, which sets the stage to return control of the police department back to the city.
With many citizens and lawmakers backing the passage of the local control measure, it is my hope that we will take the steps necessary to return local control to the City of St. Louis. For my complete interview regarding special session and local control, please click on this link or visit my Missouri Senate website at www.senate.mo.gov/keaveny and click on “Multimedia” under the “Media” tab. You can also follow the progress of special session and veto session by visiting the Missouri Senate website.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2011.
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