Reed Pleads Hardship to MoEthics
By Antonio D. French
Aldermanic President Lewis Reed was in Jefferson City yesterday asking the Missouri Ethics Commission to let him keep his over-the-limit campaign contributions.
From the Kansas City Star's Prime Buzz blog:
Reed was elected president of the board in an election last April, but campaign finance reports show he continued to receive over-the-limit contributions after the election.
Records show Reed received several contributions over $1,500, including a $10,000 donation from City Centre LLC in St, Louis and three $5,000 donations from other groups.
In total, Reed accepted more than $27,000 in over-the-limit contributions. His campaign’s latest finance report shows just over $9,000 on hand...
Reed, who was accompanied by an attorney at the hearing today, declined to comment, and only reluctantly gave his name to a Star reporter.
A law removing limits on contributions went into effect Jan. 1 of last year, but was overturned by the Supreme Court in July. The Ethics Commission is holding hearings to allow candidates who believe returning the excessive funds would be a hardship to argue for keeping the money.
According to the Star, Republican State Senator Tom Dempsey also appeared before the Ethics Commission yesterday.Labels: Aldermanic_President, Campaign_Finance
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Reed Launches New Website
By Antonio D. French
Aldermanic President Lewis Reed has launched a new website designed to keep city residents informed about important issues being discusses at the Board of Aldermen and highlight some of the great things going on in our city.
www.PresidentReed.com will feature videos and photos of the latest events and happenings around town, and links to websites and legislation of interest.
"As someone with a background in Information Technology, I am very excited to use the latest tools technology has to offer to keep St. Louisans informed of the important work we're doing at the Board and of the exciting changes happening in our great city," said President Reed.
*Lewis Reed is a client of A D French & Assoc.Labels: Aldermanic_President, Press_Releases
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Reed Picks Richard Gaines
By Antonio D. French
From PresidentReed.com:
ST. LOUIS — President of the Board of Aldermen Lewis Reed today announced Richard K. Gaines as his selection to the three-member team charged with leading the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis.
Gaines is a well-known local businessman and former president of the St. Louis Board of Education.
“I am pleased to be able to appoint someone to this board with as much knowledge and experience as Richard,” said President Reed.
“His years of experience with public education in this city will serve this body well. His understanding of the budgetary process will also help the Transitional Board move the district back onto solid financial ground.
“Richard graduated from Vashon High School, his children graduated from St. Louis Public Schools, and the citizens of this city elected him to serve on the school board. I am confident that Richard will represent the people and parents of our city and will do what is best for the children of St. Louis.”
Gaines is a lifelong resident of St. Louis and a graduate of Vashon High School (1965). He is married to Anne-Marie Clarke and has two daughters, both graduates of St. Louis Public Schools.
He was first elected to the School Board in 1983 and served as President from 1987-88.
Richard Gaines is President and CEO of Richard K. Gaines, Inc. and Vice-President of Daniel and Henry Company.
Click here to download the press release and more info on Richard K. Gaines
*Lewis Reed is a client of A.D. French & AssociatesLabels: Aldermanic_President, Appointments, Schools
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Records show Reed received several contributions over $1,500, including a $10,000 donation from City Centre LLC in St, Louis and three $5,000 donations from other groups.
