Evan Rodriguez appointed as acting circuit attorney in St. Louis
TL;DR
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has appointed his general counsel, Evan Rodriguez, as the acting interim St. Louis circuit attorney after Kim Gardner resigned earlier than planned. Rodriguez will be in charge until Parson appoints an official new circuit attorney, with interviews for the position taking place this week. Prosecutors from around the St. Louis area are offering to help with the transition. The new circuit attorney will serve out Gardner’s current term, which ends in January 2025.
- Gov. Parson names Evan Rodriguez as acting circuit attorney KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
- Kim Gardner abruptly resigns, Parson appoints temporary replacement in St. Louis St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Parson's general counsel running St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office until permanent appointee named KSDK.com
- Mike Parson names Evan Rodriguez as acting circuit attorney FOX 2 St. Louis
- Wesley Bell should get approval before helping Circuit Attorney's Office, county councilman says St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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