Betty Thompson

Government, Politics & Issues

County Council Chairwoman Rita Days On COVID-19 Spending — And The Page Subpoena

Jason Rosenbaum

Days, D-Bel Nor, also reflected on the deaths of St. Louis County political leaders Hazel Erby and Betty Thompson.
Government, Politics & Issues

Betty Thompson And Hazel Erby Became Matriarchs Of Black Politics In St. Louis

Rebecca Rivas

Earlier this month, the two community leaders and longtime friends passed away within nine days of each other.
Government, Politics & Issues

Former Missouri Lawmaker And Civil Rights Leader Betty Thompson Dies At 81

Gloria S. Ross

Thompson began political life after winning a seat on the city council that had denied her a building permit.