Westfall's Death Called a Loss to Missouri

October 28, 2003
By: Zack Ottenstein
State Capital Bureau

Democrats talk about the political ramifications of Buzz Westfall's death. Zack Ottenstein has the story.

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The death of St. Louis County Administrator Buzz Westfall leaves a significant hole in the Democratic party.

Dem. Party Consultant Roy Temple says Westfall's ability to get things done will be missed.

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Contents: Temple says Westfall was a masterful leader

Westfall served as St. Louis County's prosecuting attorney before becoming the county's executive.

He served in county government for more than 25 years.

From the state Capitol, I'm Zack Ottenstein.


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