My weekly poll is completely unscientific but it does indicate how a small segment of the city’s voters will vote this year. At this point, very early in the race for treasurer, it looks like it will come down to Brian Wahby, head of the St. Louis Democrats and Tishaura Jones, my current state rep:
ABOVE: Treasurer's office oversees the city's parking revenues
Q:Â Who should be elected Treasuer for the City of St. Louis in 2012?
Brian Wahby 77 [39.69%]
Tishaura Jones 53 [27.32%]
Fred Wessels 22 [11.34%]
Unsure/no opinion 17 [8.76%]
Larry Williams 11 [5.67%]
Other: 9 [4.64%]
Another as yet undeclared candidate 5 [2.58%]
Longtime alderman Fred Wessels has his work cut out for him if he hopes to win a citywide election. Thirty-year incumbent Larry Williams would be smart to retire gracefully rather than be subjected to certain defeat. Maybe one of these candidates will run as an independent and challenge the winner of the August Democratic primary during the November general election? Or maybe another person will announce their candidacy?
The “other” answers typed in by readers were interesting:
a white person
Anyone but Larry Williams
Jeff Fisher [new head coach of the St. Louis Rams]
Les Sterman [former head of East-West Gateway and now construction supervisor with the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District]
Who cares, nothing will change with the city anyway.
not larry williams
Not that HACK Brian Wahby
[Ald Jeffrey] Boyd
Anyone other than an establishment candidate
I’m not sure what to make of #1. Why is race important to the position of treasurer? Only after the poll was finished did I learn that  alderman Jeffrey L. Boyd also plans to run for the seat.
My hope is we can get a couple of debates between the candidates so we as voters can learn more about the job, what they think the issues are and how they differ from their opponents. No matter who wins I don’t want them in office for 30+ years.
– Steve Patterson
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You appear to rejoice in your interpretation of your poll results. You probably wouldn’t recognize a proven leader if he knocked you over. I find it interesting that no one else has commented on your poll! Does that say anything to you?
You appear to rejoice in your interpretation of your poll results. You probably wouldn’t recognize a proven leader if he knocked you over. I find it interesting that no one else has commented on your poll! Does that say anything to you?
The post introducing the poll received many comments. Typically the post presenting the results of the poll from the prior week get few comments. Traffic to my blog is always low on Wednesdays.
The post introducing the poll received many comments. Typically the post presenting the results of the poll from the prior week get few comments. Traffic to my blog is always low on Wednesdays.
The Treasuer’s office is considered a ‘black seat’ by some.
Brian Wahby, by the way, was rather heavily involved working for Larry Williams. I don’t see how that guy would be any better in terms of transparency or professionalism. It’s not appropriate that he keep his Chair position either while running.
The Treasuer’s office is considered a ‘black seat’ by some.
Brian Wahby, by the way, was rather heavily involved working for Larry Williams. I don’t see how that guy would be any better in terms of transparency or professionalism. It’s not appropriate that he keep his Chair position either while running.
Isnt Jeffery Boyd the same Alderman who was nearly arrested for interfering with the Police for harassing a homeless man with a video camera?
Making him treasurer would be like putting the Cookie Crisp Bandit in charge of a Chip Ahoy factory.
Isnt Jeffery Boyd the same Alderman who was nearly arrested for interfering with the Police for harassing a homeless man with a video camera?
Making him treasurer would be like putting the Cookie Crisp Bandit in charge of a Chip Ahoy factory.
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You appear to rejoice in your interpretation of your poll results. You probably wouldn’t recognize a proven leader if he knocked you over. I find it interesting that no one else has commented on your poll! Does that say anything to you?
You appear to rejoice in your interpretation of your poll results. You probably wouldn’t recognize a proven leader if he knocked you over. I find it interesting that no one else has commented on your poll! Does that say anything to you?
The post introducing the poll received many comments. Typically the post presenting the results of the poll from the prior week get few comments. Traffic to my blog is always low on Wednesdays.
A lot of people filled out the poll. Do you have a website on this topic that is better?
The post introducing the poll received many comments. Typically the post presenting the results of the poll from the prior week get few comments. Traffic to my blog is always low on Wednesdays.
The blacks have held this office long enough
The blacks have held this office long enough
I agree. Down with the white man!
The Treasuer’s office is considered a ‘black seat’ by some.
Brian Wahby, by the way, was rather heavily involved working for Larry Williams. I don’t see how that guy would be any better in terms of transparency or professionalism. It’s not appropriate that he keep his Chair position either while running.
The Treasuer’s office is considered a ‘black seat’ by some.
Brian Wahby, by the way, was rather heavily involved working for Larry Williams. I don’t see how that guy would be any better in terms of transparency or professionalism. It’s not appropriate that he keep his Chair position either while running.
>>The Treasuer’s office is considered a ‘black seat’ by some.<<
Why?
Because Larry Williams has held the seat for over 30 years.
Well, that might make it a “Larry Williams seat”, but I don’t know why race would be the criterion.
Then NAACP of St. Louis made the statement.
Oh. Did their statement include which are the white, brown, red, and yellow seats? That might make the reasoning easier to understand.
A lot of people filled out the poll. Do you have a website on this topic that is better?
I agree. Down with the white man!
Could always write in my name!
Could always write in my name!
>>The Treasuer’s office is considered a ‘black seat’ by some.<<Â
Why?
Because Larry Williams has held the seat for over 30 years.
Well, that might make it a “Larry Williams seat”, but I don’t know why race would be the criterion.
Then NAACP of St. Louis made the statement.
Oh. Did their statement include which are the white, brown, red, and yellow seats? That might make the reasoning easier to understand.
Jeffery Boyd is illiterate…..Urban review should request his office emails and post them.
Jeffery Boyd is illiterate…..Urban review should request his office emails and post them.
Isnt Jeffery Boyd the same Alderman who was nearly arrested for interfering with the Police for harassing a homeless man with a video camera?
Making him treasurer would be like putting the Cookie Crisp Bandit in charge of a Chip Ahoy factory.
Isnt Jeffery Boyd the same Alderman who was nearly arrested for interfering with the Police for harassing a homeless man with a video camera?
Making him treasurer would be like putting the Cookie Crisp Bandit in charge of a Chip Ahoy factory.
Aren’t there enough clowns in City Hall?
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Alderman-Cuffed-Cited-for-Interfering-with-Police-Duties-91661074.html
Aren’t there enough clowns in City Hall?
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Alderman-Cuffed-Cited-for-Interfering-with-Police-Duties-91661074.html