Stephen Thompson wants your vote—but does he actually want the job? Sources say he has privately admitted he has no intention of serving a full four-year term. If that’s true, then why is he running? And more importantly, who is really behind his sudden political ambitions?

Enter JSAC Holdings, LLC, the company registered under Wade Brewer, a name well-known in Cottleville for legal battles against the city. From October 2023 to January 2025, Brewer and JSAC Holdings tied up the mayor and the entire Board of Aldermen in litigation—only to abruptly dismiss the case. Why? Did Brewer suddenly have a change of heart? Or was it more strategic?

Consider this: Brewer and JSAC Holdings are Stephen Thompson’s biggest financial and strategic backers. Could it be that dropping the lawsuit was a calculated move to avoid a conflict of interest before the election—one that might resurface after the votes are counted? Has Brewer simply dumped his current attorneys in preparation for refiling the case once Thompson is in office?

The timing is suspicious. Thompson was largely absent from local politics until he suddenly declared his candidacy. Now, his social media presence is in overdrive, with multiple daily Facebook posts—but where was this enthusiasm two years ago? Could it be that he’s merely a convenient pawn in a much bigger game?

The Real Question for Cottleville Voters:

When you vote for Stephen Thompson, are you actually electing Wade Brewer and JSAC Holdings? If Thompson is already backed by a group that sued the city, how can voters trust that he’ll put Cottleville’s interests over those of his biggest supporters?

Cottleville needs a leader with integrity, independence, and dedication—not a candidate using the mayor’s office as a temporary gig or a stepping stone for someone else’s agenda.

Before you cast your vote, ask yourself: Who will really be in charge if Stephen Thompson wins?