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Sunset Hills Mayor charged with felony assault for striking cyclist Randy Murdick, fleeing scene

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 3:13pm

Today Sunset Hills Mayor Mark Furrer was charged with assault and property damage--the result of a July 29th incident in Sunset Hills where Furrer first threatened Murdick, then struck him with his car, and then fled the scene.

Furrer was charged with second-degree assault and first-degree property damage.  Second degree assault is a Class C felony in Missouri and first-degree property damage is a Class D felony.  If convicted, penalties ranges from fines to 7 years imprisonment for a Class C felony and 4 years imprisonment for a Class D felony.

The fact the Furrer was charged with felonies is a positive sign that the St Louis County prosecutor's office is taking this case seriously.  We need to keep the pressure on the Prosecutor's office to ensure that these charges are prosecuted thoroughly and that an appropriate sentence is sought.  

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Advocacy 101: Power Mapping--The Key to Effective Advocacy

Mon, 02/21/2011 - 8:43pm

This article is part of MoBikeFed's Advocacy 101 series, with tips, ideas, tactics, and best practices for bicycle and pedestrian advocacy.

This article is written from the point of view of an advocate or citizen who wants to work for the adoption of a Complete Streets policy.  However, the general principles work for any advocacy campaign on any issue inside or out of bicycle and pedestrian advocacy.

The concept of power mapping helps you understand how personal relationships, the heart of any advocacy effort, can make policy change happen.

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May is Bike Month

Fri, 04/30/2010 - 7:31am

May is Bike Month in Missouri and across the country.  With many cities planning a variety of activities, it's the perfect time to explore the wide range bicycling opportunities available in Missouri.

Bike Week and Bike to Work Events
Learn more about bicycle commuting and using your bike for transportation.  Get a sample Bike to Work Day/Week proclomation for use in your own community.

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