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New Police Board Appointed Amid Diversity Concerns

6/25/2025

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Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed new members to the revived St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, featuring two restaurateurs and a former public official. However, critics are raising alarms over the board's diversity, noting it includes just one Black member. The board will officially shift to state control on July 1, 2026, sparking further debate.

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Story summary

Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed new members to the revived St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, featuring two restaurateurs and a former public official. However, critics are raising alarms over the board's diversity, noting it includes just one Black member. The board will officially shift to state control on July 1, 2026, sparking further debate.