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# Francis G. Slay

(1955)   Lawyer   United States

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Francis G. Slay is a lawyer from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Francis G. Slay

Born March 18, 1955

Nationality United States

Profession Lawyer

## About Francis G. Slay

Francis Gerard Slay is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 45th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri from 2001 to 2017. The first mayor of the city of St. Louis to be elected to the office four consecutive times, Slay is the longest-serving mayor in St. Louis history. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is to date the last male mayor of St. Louis.

##  Quotes by Francis G. Slay

> [Violence is not a constitutionally protected right. Damaging property is not a constitutionally protected right; inciting violence is not a constitutionally protected…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/francis-g-slay/violence-is-not-a-constitutionally-protected-right-damaging-property/)

Francis G. Slay

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> [I plan to see St. Louis as a global competitor. As an international trade hub, as an incubator of new companies, as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/francis-g-slay/i-plan-to-see-st-louis-as-a-global-competitor-as-an-international/)

Francis G. Slay

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