ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Embattled County Executive Sam Page has some competition in next year's Democratic primary for his office.

Democratic state Sen. Brian Williams, of University City, announced Thursday he plans to run for county executive next August. Williams is approaching his maximum time in the term-limited state Senate, where he has served since 2019.

"I have a proven record of bringing real solutions to the St. Louis region. I have an ability to work with people and find solutions regardless of differences," Williams said. "And I think it's imperative that we have a leader that's going to bring energy and a focus on us going into the next next generation."

Williams, 42, pointed to his successes in the legislature, including securing money for the demolition of the vacant Jamestow

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