Clayton to swear in first woman Mayor

April 19, 2007

Linda Goldstein will be 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 residential 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 will take the reigns from Ben Uchitelle, who has served as Mayor of Clayton for a total of ten years (two separate terms), at 8 p.m. on April 24 in Clayton City Hall Council Chambers.