Lyda Krewson

Lyda Krewson served as the Mayor of St. Louis from 2017 to 2021, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her tenure was marked by various challenges, including public safety concerns and social unrest during the Black Lives Matter movement. Krewson's handling of these issues was scrutinized, especially following the protests outside her home, which were part of a larger national dialogue on police reform and racial justice.