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Bellefontaine Neighbors Alderman, Ward 2

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    Duane E. Belford
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    Theo Brown Sr.
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    Marcel Scaife
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Biographical Information

What are your top three priorities?

Why are you qualified to serve in this office?

Age 61
Highest Post-secondary education Ph.D., Western Baptist Bible College, theology
1). Community safety: reduce crime by more policing and effective engaging with the community. 2). Community structure: Ensure that the structure of streets and sidewalks are done. 3). Community services: more community services for our children.
I believe I am qualified to aid and assist in this area, because I came up in an era of community, caring, sharing and loving. It's not all about politics for me, but people. If people feel loved, it will reflect in their community.
Age 77
Occupation Fire chief, pastor, committeeman, publisher
Highest Post-secondary education Graduate, St. Louis police and fire academies
Public elected offices held St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees, Subdistrict 1, 2014
1) Support as an elected officer the incorporation of a volunteer fire protection association at the St. Louis Community College District and Riverview Gardens School District. 2) Improve police and fire science programs. 3) Hire a police chief at each community college campus with fire marshal training under the National Fire Protection Association standard No. 1037.
My 50-year-plus work history, including as a police and fire official, my education and experience and my election in 2014 to the community college board. Founder of the nonprofit STLCC Afro-American board of trustees veterans association. Elected Libertarian Party township committeeman.
Age 41
Occupation Philanthropy
Highest Post-secondary education M.A., Webster University, human resource management
1). Community safety and youth investment. 2). Neighborhood stability and quality of life. 3). Trust, transparency and resident voice.
I am running for alderman to serve Ward 2 with integrity, compassion and action. As a veteran, father and community advocate, I bring real experience, strong relationships and a deep commitment to safer neighborhoods, youth opportunity and transparent leadership for all residents.