ABOUT

Tommy Siam is the Ward 9 representative on the Florissant City Council, a position he has held since 2015. Tommy moved to St. Louis in 2001 to work for Boeing, where he works on Air Force trainer jets. He moved to North County, where he immediately appreciated its convenience and diversity. When it was time to buy his first house, he chose Florissant. He felt very welcomed by the community. He is an active member of John Knox Presbyterian Church. He lives in the Paddock Hills subdivision, near New Halls Ferry and Parker Roads.

As a Councilman, he makes his first priority to respond to residents' concerns. He also works toward code enforcement, economic development, sustainable parks, and public safety issues such as street lighting and speed limits for residential neighborhoods. Tommy believes in government that is responsive to all citizens, and is honored and humbled to serve his home community.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

- Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2001

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

- Washington University in St. Louis, 2009

Legislation Supported or Sponsored/Co-Sponsored

Crime-Free Residential Rental Licensing
Ballot referendum on Prop S for Florissant streets
Ballot referendum on Prop P for police & public safety
Citizens Review Board
Regulation of commercial vehicles on residential streets
Replacing Meridian Waste with Gateway Disposal
Redistricting of city’s ward boundaries for a more equitable and representative distribution of voters
Establishment and funding of new Justice Center

Accomplishments Over the Last Two Terms

Held ward meetings every year since 2015
Improved communication with residents via email list & social media
Conducted periodic mail surveys of Ward 9 residents
Attended 100% of Council meetings since April 2015
Thousands of service requests sent in to the City since April 2015, to respond to constituent concerns, and to improve the safety and appearance of our neighborhoods and property values
Pushed MSD for a permanent solution to the problem of basement flooding in heavy rains
Served on the Golf Committee to make the golf course more financially sustainable – reduced its deficit by hundreds of thousands of dollars
Pushed for change in the City’s economic development to fill up our empty commercial properties
Worked to keep our Ward 9 apartment complexes and business areas looking good
Worked for the long-term fiscal sustainability of the City as a whole
Supported the Police Department, because the safety of our residents is the most important
Ensured Ward 9 received its fair share of street and sidewalk improvements
Ensured continuity of appearance in Ward 9 commercial areas