Tangazo

The legacy of Lewis Reed, former President of the StLouis Board of Aldermen,is no doubt forever tainted, after being convicted of corruption and bribery. ——— He should also be remembered for overseeing ward reduction and producing a map that offers an opportunity, for the African American community  to have parity, on the St.Louis Board of Aldermen. ——— Parity means an equal number of votes, when determining the distribution of resources and making critical decisions about the future of St.Louis City.  That’s a power that black St.Louis, has never experienced on the Board of Aldermen, the legislative branch of city government. I was privileged last evening to spend close to a hour via zoom with four black candidates, wishing to represent the newly created 14th ward, which combines the old 5th and 3rd wards. Those candidates include, 5th Ward alderman James Page, 3rd Ward alderman Brandon FrAzier-Bosley, 5th Ward businesswoman Ebony Washington and State Representative Rasheen Lamont Aldridge of the 78th legis