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11.10.2008 3:52 pm

Just one question for Lewis Reed: Bump the city transit tax?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Eddie Roth/Post-Dispatch

Eddie Roth/Post-Dispatch

St. Louis Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed paid us a visit this morning, catching us up with various initiatives from his office.

He came with Harry Kennedy in tow, his new legislative director and a longtime Missouri lawmaker.

Mr. Reed ran…

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11.07.2008 9:03 pm

Sunday editorial: An alliance for Metro

Kevin Manning/Post-Dispatch

Kevin Manning/Post-Dispatch

Critics scoffed at the idea that St. Louis County voters would consider adding a half cent onto the local sales tax to fund regional public transit.

In this economy? Given the arrogance of past leaders of Metro, St. Louis’ regional…

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10.24.2008 9:03 pm

Sunday editorial: Prop M is people

Robert Cohen/Post-Dispatch

Robert Cohen/Post-Dispatch

Emily is 27 years old and has Down syndrome. She lives with her parents in Webster Groves, but her mother says she hopes to live on her own one day. Emily’s path to independence lies along Metro’s transit routes.

Emily has…

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10.03.2008 9:05 pm

Sunday editorial: Yes to Proposition M

St. Louis County voters will be asked Nov. 4 to approve a half-cent sales tax increase to provide funds for public transportation — sustaining the current Metro transit system and providing for future expansion of MetroLink light rail.

A sleeper issue, Proposition…

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