William Lacy Clay

Clay: Federal Help To Fight Crime On The Way

Bill Raack — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:17:40 +0000

Congressman Lacy Clay of St. Louis says the federal government may soon be able to help local police as they try to combat crime in some parts of the city.

The St. Louis Police Department has recently reassigned some officers to so-called “hot spots” where violent crime continues to be a problem. Clay says there should be announcements in the next few months about combined federal-and-local crime-fighting efforts.

"It has to be community-wide, it has to be a concerted effort and I’ve even asked the U.S.

Gun crimes increasing problem for St. Louis police

Adam Allington — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:54:55 +0000

Seeking to reassure the public that St. Louis City is taking action to curb a recent spate of gun-related crime, City Hall announced on Monday several measures designed to target problem neighborhoods.

Police Chief Dan Isom has isolated 12 focus neighborhoods, 8 of which are located in North St. Louis, 2 in central city and 2 in the south.

Starting last weekend Isom says he is also shifting work schedules to move officers from day to evening patrol.

Morning headlines: Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Julie Bierach, Adam Allington, Véronique LaCapra and Bill Raack — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:50:56 +0000

Clay beats Carnahan

In a battle of political dynasties, Congressman William Lacy Clay emerged victorious over fellow incumbent Russ Carnahan Tuesday.

Clay won the Democratic primary to represent the party in the new 1^st Congressional District. In a campaign that was often bitter, Clay repeatedly accused Carnahan of going negative with a string of attack ads, but says the strategy didn't work.

Morning headlines: Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Julie Bierach, Adam Allington and The Associated Press — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:32:29 +0000

Missouri primaries are today

Eight U.S. House members are asking voters for a chance at two more years in Washington. Thanks to new congressional district boundaries, at least one of those incumbents won't prevail. St. Louis Democrats Russ Carnahan and William Lacy Clay Jr. lead a three-way race for their party's nomination in Missouri's 1st District.

Russ Carnahan and Lacy Clay square off in city primary

Adam Allington — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:36:52 +0000

One of the biggest match-ups in next Tuesday’s primary will pit Congressman Russ Carnahan against fellow Democrat William ‘Lacy’ Clay to represent the party in the 1^st Congressional District.

The two incumbents are have waged heated, and at times spiteful campaigns. The upshot is one less Democrat in Washington for Missouri, and city voters will choose between two well-established political dynasties.