The candidates
In an electoral twist, there are three candidates running for the position of County Executive, the highest political office in St. Louis County. Charlie A. Dooley is the incumbent Democrat, running for another term. His opponents are Republican Bill Corrigan, a University of Missouri graduate, and Ted Brown Sr., the Libertarian candidate and a local fire chief.

The issues
Dooley’s goals are to create a green health center for better energy efficiency, a new police crime lab and an emergency communications system to give citizens better information in times of crisis.

Corrigan aims to rebuild trust in government and create and maintain high-paying jobs for St. Louis County citizens.

Brown’s top priorities are to make fire, police and water protection more effective and more efficient for St. Louis County.

Our take
Dooley. His focus on sustainability and crime reduction will have more of an impact on WU students than other candidates’ priorities.