PODCAST
The Millennium Mayor
by St. Louis Public Radio
How did six critical days shape Francis G. Slay's impact on St. Louis? In this series, St. Louis Public Radio takes a deep dive into the political career of St. Louis’ longest serving mayor. From his first day in office in 2001, to the state takeover of city schools in 2007 and the marriage of four same-sex couples at City Hall in 2014, The Millennium Mayor breaks down how St. Louis has changed under Francis Slay’s leadership.
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April 18, 2017: What’s next for St. Louis?
St. Louis’ new mayor, Lyda Krewson, will pick up where Francis Slay left off – both in what he started and what he left undone after 16 years in office.
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March 31, 2016: The "best phone call" of all
Was Mayor Francis Slay a visionary or merely a reactionary in his approach to development in St. Louis?
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June 25, 2014: Tying the knot with LGBTQ community
St. Louis’ LGBTQ community had an ally in Mayor Francis Slay, but some critics say he could have done more on issues like transgender rights and homelessness.
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August 31, 2013: Controlling crime, and the police who fight it
St. Louis has struggled to reduce crime, but did regaining control of its police department in 2013 make any difference?
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January 21, 2008: The day Slay got booed
St. Louis has a reputation as racially divided city. What Mayor Francis Slay did about those tensions is highly debated.
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April 8, 2003: The dawn of school board chaos
Despite warnings to steer clear of St. Louis’ education issues, Mayor Francis Slay got involved in a local school board election.
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April 17, 2001: Meet the Millennium Mayor
At the start of his unprecedented, 16-year tenure, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay saw a city with big ambitions – and major population and business losses.
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Welcome to the Millennium Mayor
Francis Slay is St. Louis' longest serving mayor. How did six key days shape his legacy? Find out on April 10.
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How did six critical days shape Francis G. Slay's impact on St. Louis? In this series, St. Louis Public Radio takes a deep dive into the political career of St. Louis’ longest serving mayor. From his first day in office in 2001, to the state takeover of city schools in 2007 and the marriage of four same-sex couples at City Hall in 2014, The Millennium Mayor breaks down how St. Louis has changed under Francis Slay’s leadership.
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