Friday, January 18, 2008

Great Rivers Greenway District Announces New Officers

St. Charles Representatives Named
President and Treasurer

The Great Rivers Greenway District, the public organization leading the development of a region-wide system of interconnected greenways, parks and trails, known as the River Ring, announced new officers elected for the Board of Directors.  Anne Klein, representing St. Charles County, was elected President; Neal Perryman, representing St. Louis City, was elected Vice President; Jim Hall, representing St. Louis County, was elected Secretary; and John McGuire, representing St. Charles County, was elected Treasurer.
 
The Great Rivers Greenway District’s Board of Directors is comprised of 10 members appointed by the Mayor or Executive of the County represented.  This includes three members from the City of St. Louis, five members from St. Louis County, and two from St. Charles County.  Each board member serves a three-year term. 
 
About The Great Rivers Greenway District:
The Great Rivers Greenway District is the public organization leading the development of a region-wide system of interconnected greenways, parks and trails, known as the River Ring.  The River Ring will join two states and cover an area of 1,216 square miles.  The Greenway District was established in November 2000 by the successful passage of the Clean Water, Safe Parks and Community Trails Initiative (Proposition C) in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, Missouri.