Kirkwood Mayoral Candidate Appeals to Residents Impacted by Mobil Expansion

Kirkwood government's inability to address concerns of residents opposed to the expansion of the at 1152 Manchester Road is one example of why Joseph Godi is seeking election for mayor of Kirkwood.

The former Kirkwood city councilor of 17 years cited the development controversy in a campaign letter received by some residents on Simmons Avenue Saturday.

"Many of the citizens in this area voiced their concerns and unfortunately their concerns were not heard," Godi says in the letter.

The mayoral candidate says the expansion will likely result in an increase of traffic, a negative impact on adjacent neighborhoods and schools, and force longstanding businesses to relocate.

After an outcry against the expansion that included a Facebook page, protest signs, petitions and testimony at public hearings, in January.

Godi will face off against incumbent Art McDonnell in the April 3 municipal elections. The two will respond to questions from residents at a March 13 at .