SPECIAL ELECTION!

From Eric Dondero:

Republican State Rep. Sally Faith was recently elected Mayor of St. Charles. She had to resign from the Legislature, which has created an opening for her seat. Representatives from the local Democrat and Republican councils will choose candidates to run in a special election.

Among 5 Republicans vying for the seat is Bill Slantz.

From StLToday.com "Five want to succeed Sally Faith in House":

Bill Slantz, the unsuccessful Libertarian Party nominee against Faith last year. Slantz, 55, now wants to run as a Republican. He says there are "an awful lot of similarities" in the views of Libertarians and conservative Republicans.

But he said his main reason for switching parties is to have a "realistic" chance at actually winning an election and serving the public. Slantz is a consultant in broadcast music rights.

Slantz's priorities?

Repeal the state income tax provision of the Missouri Constitution.
All state and local government functions should, where possible, be funded by user fees.