St. Louis Post-Dispatch journalist, and Brentwood resident, Paul Hampel has left the paper to report on government and other news events with the administration of St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, according to the Post-Dispatch.
Hampel, 54, resigned from the Post-Dispatch last week and began his new job on Monday. His salary is $77,500.
Read the full post in the Post-Dispatch.
Many of Hampel’s friends paid him tribute on Twitter (@phampel). Here are a few:
- Sorry to hear
@phampel is leaving PD for other pastures. But he’s a great guy with strong skills. Making right choice for his family. @jmannies - I just saw the news… So sorry to see you go. I will miss your words. Wishing you the absolute best. @jennsilverberg
- Wish you nothing but the very best, Paul. Much appreciation for your curious mind, work ethic and journalism @miklasz
- Brother-in-arms
@phampel is leaving the P-D?!? Who will mentor young cats who are full of themselves or bust MadCo judges for online dating? @ajadhav - Going to miss your byline and more so your tweets from the front line. You always did want to be a war correspondent. All the best. @kevinj_meehan
- Just heard the news. Readers will miss your great work and courage on the job. Best of luck! @danieldurchholz
- you and your words made this city a better place. Unfortunately it’s leadership don’t want to listen & never will. Good ink there. @bdavidgallery
- I am so very sorry to hear of your departure
@phampel. You are one of the good guys, courageous, fair and hard working. Plz keep in touch! @JaneDueker - Beyond his professionalism,
@phampel was a mentor at the PD. I will miss his words of encouragement dearly. @ChristineDByers - Obligatory
@phampel is the best best best tweet. He motivates me to be a better reporter, but most importantly, a kinder one. @Lussenpop - I recall overhearing you quote from authors while at Christy’s bonfire – a glimpse into the depth of your passion. I will miss you. @manofsteele
- Whatever
@phampel does next, he’ll dominate. Dude can go from making politicians shake to a riot to a feature story on start-up sleep-ins. @michaelcalhoun - Sad reading goodbyes
@phampel, only guy I know who could make an elevator ride@stltoday fun. We will miss your kindness, talent and humor. @blythebernhard - Departing P-D vet
@phampel meshed the experience and skill of a 30-year vet w/the enthusiasm of a rookie reporter. Our loss as readers. @sdkstl - Dogged reporter, great guy. Can’t wait to see what the next chapter is for
@phampel @kbellpd - A guy I always came away from with the feeling, ‘Damn, I need to spend more time with him.’ consummate storyteller and a fine joe @phillipoconnor3
- When I met
@phampel last year I just sat back and observed him. I knew I was watching a pro. Then he asked me to help him tweet. Generations @STLAbuBadu - Not sure what’s up, but I can’t imagine the PD without you. You are the best. Best wishes on whatever is next. @jmrk
- I was out of town for much of the Ferguson unrest, but it was the work of brave folks like
@phampel that got me up to speed. Good luck, man. @STLNickP - My
@phampel highlight reel includes him literally holding my hand as we ran up the street during a protest. We’ll all miss him by our side. @valeriehahn - St. Louis County pols will sleep easier tonight. Post-Dispatch readers less so.
@phampel will be missed. @bytimlogan - Thank you
@phampel for treating me w/ kindness & respect when we covered County Council together. A great reporter. @jrosenbaum
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