St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay won't seek re-election in 2017
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, the longest-serving mayor in the city's history, announced unexpectedly Friday that he will not seek re-election when his fourth term ends next year.