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Tangazo is a meeting place where we share ideas and explore efforts to improve our human conditions and quite simply make our lives better. All are welcome, none will be judged, but all are challenged to look beyond ourselves and our notions of how others think about issues of cultural​,​ political and social significance. We are building bridges of communication between the many groups that make up the St​. L​ouis Metropolitan Region by sharing and reflecting on the stories and lives of a diverse group of guests.

Host and Producer: Hank Thompson
Guest Hosts: Tim Person, Rev. Darryl Gray & Mike Jones
Technical Producers: Kevin Melter, Frankie Meixner, Ryan Voelkel, Jeron Wilson, Matt Patston, Jon Valley

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133: Tangazo! Tim Person speaks with St. Louis County Council Chairwoman Shalonda Webb and husband former Missouri State Representative Steve Webb

Jul 1, 2023

Tim Person, is your host for this informative and interesting episode, of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ----- 

StLouis County Council Chairwoman Shalonda Webb and husband former Missouri State Representative Steve Webb, Engagement Director for StLouis Recorder of Deeds, Michael Butler, joined Tim, for a lively discussion at the Kdhx studio, on Washington ave.
The Webb’s, talk about their journey to StLouis, which started in Port Arthur, Texas and ultimately led to Shalonda Webb, becoming a StLouis County Council member representing the 4th County Council District. ------

Webb’s ascension, to Chairman of the powerful StLouis County Council, makes her the second most powerful person, in StLouis County government.------

Shalonda Webb, served as Vice Chairman of the StLouis County Council, for two terms working hand and hand, with former Council Chairwoman Rita Days, bringing attention and respect to issues confronting North StLouis County’s, majority African American population. -----

Steven Webb, routinely serves as a consultant , for six black elected officials in StLouis County, making the Webb’s a true definition, of a power couple. ------


The show covers several topics, including the challenges of leading the County Council, the increase in violent crime in StLouis County, the lack of quality housing in North County, the perception of lawless drivers, the challenges facing young people and how to move the StLouis region forward.-----

The show also touches on the importance, of strong visionary regional leadership, working collectively for the betterment of the St.Louis metro area.