Travis Reems Runs for Alderman

Last night at 5:00 pm, I filed with the St. Louis City Board of Election Commissioners as a Democratic candidate for the office of Alderman of the 25th ward. I was joined by Tom Zych, former President of the Board of Aldermen, and grandfather of my fiancee, Miranda.

Arriving just prior to me was Debbie Kotraba, and leaving as I was arriving was Shane Cohn. Angie Singler was the first of the four of us to file, and did so in November, when filing opened.

For the past few years, residents of the 25th ward, who have seen my involvement in the community have asked me to run, and many city-wide have speculated that one-day I would run. I have held the question whether to run or not closely in my heart. I was, in fact, working for Alderwoman Dorothy Kirner on her re-election when she and I had a discussion in which she told me she decided not to continue her bid for re-election. We had a very long discussion about her, me, the ward and life. Dorothy is very dear to me, much like a grandmother.

It was based on that discussion and the requests of other neighbors and friends to run, that I decided to run for Alderman. Also, seeing the qualifications of the other candidates that were expected to file, I felt I owed my community an Alderman that could hit the ground running, with experience in government, politics and community involvement. Some of my fellow candidates have some of those traits, but none have all of them. And the 25th ward needs someone that can get to work on day one.

Over the next two months, I will be rolling out positions and plans on various subjects. So, check back often to see the latest. And, I would greatly appreciate any contributions you could make to my campaign.

Please send contributions to:
25th Ward to Elect Travis Reems for Alderman
3120 Providence Place, Suite A
Saint Louis, MO 63111