Velda City Alderman, Ward 2

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    Gwendolyn Buggs
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    Francine Jones
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Age 72
Highest Post-secondary education B.A., Lindenwood University, business administration
Public elected offices held Normandy School Board, 2013; alderman, Velda City, Ward 2, 2014-2024; interim mayor, Velda City, January 2024-April 2024
Stabilization restored within Velda City, enforce city ordinances and code enforcements, establish additional revenues and community projects to clean up city. Work with Board of Aldermen and establish working committees for the good of the city. Qualified police department to protect our city.
A pillar in the community for over 47 years. Served as alderwoman and chaired several committees over the years working with the mayor and aldermen. I have my bachelor’s degree in business, I am a licensed real estate agent and engaged with other businesses. I feel a city should be run as a business, realizing that the residents have hired you to run their city.
Age 66
Highest Post-secondary education BBA, University of Missouri-Columbia, business administration
Community engagement, infrastructure and development, and public safety.
I'm from a middle-class family composed of 11 members all born in St Louis. I have lived in this community since 1966. I currently own the house I grew up in located in Velda City. I retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service. I have many accomplishments. I also refurbish homes in my neighborhood. My hobbies include viewing movies and playing sports.