St. Louis Collector of Revenue Gregg F.X. Daly has endorsed Chris Carter for State Representative of the 61st District, replacing term-limited State Rep. Connie Johnson.

(ST. LOUIS) – Today, Gregory F.X. Daly, the Saint Louis City Collector of Revenue, endorsed Chris Carter for State Representative of the 61st District and Committeeman of the 27th Ward. Daly called Carter “a great candidate who will work hard for the people of Missouri.”

“Chris has a history of helping the people of Saint Louis,” Daly said. “As a civil servant myself, I know the value of having officials that are committed to improving their communities. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Chris Carter for State Representative and Democratic Committeeman.”

Chris Carter is a candidate for Missouri’s 61st State Representative district, an open seat. A proven leader and visionary, Carter has previously worked as the Director of Community Affairs for the 61st District, a District Assistant for the 4th Senatorial District and as an organizer for the city’s Democratic Party. He is a board member at St. Louis C.A.N., NCCJ and the Paula J. Carter Foundation. Also, Chris serves as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters and is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

City of St. Louis Revenue Collector Gregg Daly likes a conservative look that pops. A little tasteful hankie in a pocket here and a “splash” with the tie there, but he’s mostly old school. Cuff links and pinstripes all the way.”(Cuff links) dress up your whole outfit. It makes it so much nicer,” Daly said. “It finishes the look, adds a little class to the outfit. I can’t imagine wearing a suit without cuff links.”

Dressed in a dark blue pinstripe suit and light blue shirt by Saville Row, Daly said this is his signature look for work or going out at night. He prefers the standard business attire of the 40s, 50s and 1960s, recalling how he learned much of his style from his father.”He was the first person I saw look great. He’d go walking out the door and he’d look great,” Daly said.

Daly said he tries to purchase his suits in the city if he can but he also shops at Saville Row and Sam Cavato. Wearing a suit and tie is second nature for him. He’s been dressing that way since high school where the academy he attended required students to wear suit jackets and ties.Besides his own look, Daly pegged city license collector Mike McMillan and State Rep. Tom Villa as stylish, classical dressers.While he understands that some individuals are going for a more casual look in the workplace, Daly said there is a time and place for everything and some places demand a suit.

“If you’re going to be in business type situation, (if) you’re going to be discussing important matters to people … I think it’s important to look your best,” Daly said. “Impressions are lasting.”

Photos by Danielle Belton