Kratky Resigns State Rep Seat

As expected, State Rep. Fred Kratky has resigned.

According to an email obtained by PubDef.net, written from St. Louis City Elections Director Scott Leiendecker to the Governor’s Office, Kratky resigned “on or about Friday, June 29.”

We reported last week that Kratky, who resides in the City of St. Louis, had been making moves to try to ensure his wife, Michele, received the nomination to succeed him.

Leiendecker is concerned about the timing of the required special election and any additional cost to city taxpayers.

“I am asking at the request of the Chairman of the Board [of Elections] Carol Ann Wilson that if a special election is to be called prior to the August 2008 Election that it would be called on February 5, 2008,” wrote Leiendecker.

“At that time the City of St. Louis as well as the State of Missouri will already be holding an election set for the Presidential Preferential Primary. This combination will in fact save time and cost for the City of St. Louis Election Board as well as the city taxpayers,” he wrote.

Leiendecker estimates calling a special election anytime before that date could cost taxpayers approximately $50,000.