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Ex-St. Louis alderman starts lobbying after release from federal prison


Published on 2024-12-12 01:00:38 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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  • Muhammad, who pleaded guilty in August 2022 to accepting bribes from a local businessman, registered as a lobbyist this week with the Missouri Ethics Commission, records show.

Jeffrey Boyd, a former St. Louis alderman, has begun a new career as a lobbyist shortly after being released from federal prison where he served time for accepting bribes. Boyd, who was convicted in 2020 for taking $27,000 in bribes, has registered as a lobbyist with the Missouri Ethics Commission, representing clients like the St. Louis Police Officers Association and the St. Louis Firefighters Association. His lobbying activities started just weeks after his release, leveraging his extensive network and experience in local politics. Despite his past conviction, Boyd's new role has sparked discussions on ethics and the revolving door between public office and lobbying, especially given his history of corruption.

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