Steve Roberts Sr.

The governor's office said Roberts, D-St. Louis, advocated for a paid position for himself on the Public Service Commission and for his dad to receive a spot on the UM Board of Curators.

Arguably, the biggest challenge for the four candidates in St. Louis’ 28th Ward special election isn’t fundraising or policy positions: It’s reminding…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 10, 2011 - Less than two weeks after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered St. Louis-based…