Francis G. Slay | |
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45th Mayor of St. Louis | |
In office April 17, 2001 – April 18, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Clarence Harmon |
Succeeded by | Lyda Krewson |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | March 18, 1955
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Kim Slay |
Children | 2 |
Education | Quincy College (BA) Saint Louis University (JD) |
Profession | Attorney |
Francis Gerard Slay (born March 18, 1955) is an American politician and lawyer. He was the 45th[1] Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri from 2001 to 2017. Slay is the longest-serving mayor in St. Louis history. His fourth term started in April 2013.[2] He announced on April 8, 2016 that he would not seek another term as mayor.[3] He is registered in the Democratic Party.