Clayton mayors attend the swearing in of the City’s first woman Mayor

April 25, 2007

Former Mayors William Human, Richard Stith, Hugh Scott, Frank Kenney and Ben Uchitelle were on hand at the April 24th Board of Aldermen meeting, when Linda Goldstein was sworn in as the twentieth Mayor of Clayton. Ms. Goldstein is also the first female to occupy the office of the Mayor since the City was incorporated as a municipality of St. Louis County in 1913.

As the senior member of the Board of Aldermen, Linda has served as a Ward II Alderman for eight years, and has held leadership roles on several boards and commissions, including the St. Louis County Municipal League.

Although unopposed, Linda ran a “Building Better Bridges” campaign . . . “so Clayton citizens would know what to expect.” Her platform included: promoting Clayton as a regional leader; strengthening the City’s relationship with its school district; and focusing on balancing the needs of Clayton residents and businesses. “Linda’s experience with and knowledge of our citizens and their needs will prove to be very beneficial in the coming years,” said Ward III Alderman Alex Berger.

Linda has lived in Clayton with her husband Ben for 25 years. Their children Jeff and Karen graduated from Clayton High School.  Ms. Goldstein took the reigns from Ben Uchitelle, who served as Mayor of Clayton for a total of ten years (two separate terms), on April 24 in Clayton City Hall Council Chambers.