Lyda Krewson

American accountant and politician

Lyda Krewson (born November 14, 1953[1]) is an American Democratic politician. She was the 46th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri from 2017 until 2021.[2] From 1997 and 2017, she was the alderman of St. Louis's 28th ward.[3] She was the first female mayor of St. Louis.

Lyda Krewson
46th Mayor of St. Louis
In office
April 18, 2017 – April 20, 2021
Preceded byFrancis Slay
Succeeded byTishaura Jones
Personal details
Born (1953-11-14) November 14, 1953 (age 70)
Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jeff Krewson (Deceased 1995)
Mike Owens (1998–present)
Children2
EducationTruman State University (BA)
University of Missouri, St. Louis (BS)
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