JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The mayor of the City of St. Louis called lawmakers from outside the city “disrespectful” for filing legislation to put the city’s police department back under state control.
Republicans sponsoring the bill said crime is devastating St. Louis’ economy, which is hurting the state. Another GOP member said the legislation he filed is a “beacon of hope” for the city.
On the other side of the issue, the chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said these lawmakers are belittling the important work his police officers do…