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St. Louis Recorder of Deeds

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    Anthony T. Brandon Jr.
    (Dem)

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    Shane Cohn
    (Dem)

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    Patty Ellison-Brown
    (Dem)

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    Yolonda "Yogi" Yancie
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What are your top three priorities?

Why are you qualified to serve in this office?

Campaign Website http://Brandonstl.com
Age 32
Highest post-secondary educ B.S., University of Phoenix, public administration
Occupation Owner, investor, developer
My top three priorities are protecting homeowners from property fraud, modernizing the recorder of deeds office with faster and more accessible services, and improving transparency through community outreach and public education. I will work to make the office more efficient, responsive and focused on serving every resident of St. Louis with integrity and accountability.
I bring proven leadership, management and public service experience to this position. I have a bachelor's degree in public administration, experience managing budgets and operations, and a strong commitment to transparency and accountability. As a candidate focused on modernizing the recorder of deeds office, I will work to improve customer service and protect St. Louis.
Campaign Website http://shanecohn.com
Campaign Email citizenshane@hotmail.com
Age 46
Public elected offices held St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 25, 2009-2021; Ward 3, 2021-present
My top priorities are helping tornado-impacted families quickly access vital records and probate documents, establishing basic estate planning assistance for seniors through community partnerships and protecting families by ensuring secure, accessible records and safeguarding property rights with a modern, transparent recorder of deeds office.
I bring the unique combination of 17 years of legislative experience and more than 15 years of human resources leadership. My legislative experience is critical to updating ordinances and state statutes, while my management background prepares me to modernize operations, improve customer service and lead the recorder of deeds office effectively.
Campaign Website http://recorderpatty.com
Campaign Email recorderpatty@gmail.com
Age 54
Highest post-secondary educ Some college
Occupation Recording manager, St. Louis Recorder of Deeds
1. Protect property and public records from fraud through strong safeguards, monitoring and public education. 2. Improve efficiency and customer service in the recorder of deeds office by streamlining processes and reducing delays. 3. Expand access to recorder services through enhanced online tools, improved in-person accessibility and convenient office hours.
I have 15 years of experience in the recorder's office, including seven years in senior leadership overseeing the majority of daily operations. Lead manager, budgeting, technology and public services have helped increase productivity, reduce costs and improve the customer experience. I stay current as a member of the Missouri Recorders' Association to optimize services.
Campaign Email yolondayancie@yahoo.com
Age 54
Occupation Social service director
Deed fraud/record protection. Transparency. Equal accessibility.
I am a lifetime resident; college degreed; first responders legacy; have 30-plus years of proven pressure-proof experience; leadership expertise in supervisory roles regionwide, along with being the elected Ward 10 committeewoman; 2023 Presidential Lifetime Service awardee for volunteer service; and public servant. Doing the work beyond boundaries. The people's champion.