Thank you to everyone who took the time to testify at yesterday’s HUDZ Committee hearing! If you weren’t able to attend, you can fill it out the resident survey until midnight tonight: stlouis.govocal.com. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the Julia Davis Library.

Today, Ald. Browning introduced BB25—which raises water rates so we can invest in critical upgrades to our water infrastructure. Thank you to the Director Patel and the Water Division for their hard work and collaboration on this legislation!

Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Rams Settlement Resident Survey! The survey will be open until May 27th. Use the link below if you haven't had a chance to fill it out, and don't forget to share it with friends, family, and neighbors! Survey: stlouis.govocal.com/en/projects/...

After over two weeks of hearings, today wraps up departmental presentations. (1/5)

We’re back for week three! These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context for each City department and highlight important programs. (1/4)

Board Bill 22 invests $230 million across the City, and we want to hear your thoughts! A survey is live right now on Speak Up, St. Louis. Participate at: stlouis.govocal.com. The first committee hearing is on Tuesday, May 26th. More information: stlouismo.civicclerk.com.

One year later, many things are true. The City’s recovery efforts have been slow. Countless residents still need support. People who lost their homes and neighborhoods feel left behind. (1/5)

Today, the BOA passed BB9, sponsored by Ald. Aldridge and myself, providing a $1,000 payment to all civil service employees. From refuse to potholes, our public workers keep St. Louis functioning every single day. And soon, we'll pass BB12, which authorizes raises for those same city workers.

We've officially completed two weeks of budget hearings! These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context for each City department and highlight important programs. (1/4)

Rams Bill Press Conference: ✅ Birth Certificate: ✅ It's barely been two weeks, but it feels good to be back. Thanks to the Recorder of Deeds staff for all their help this morning!

This morning, I joined Mayor Spencer and civic leaders to officially announce Board Bill 22—which allocates the Rams settlement funds. (1/4)

Yesterday, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld the partisan gerrymander passed by the State Assembly and in spite of a referendum proposal that’s collected more than 300,000 signatures. (1/4) www.stlpr.org/government-p...

Thankful for another successful day of budget presentations! These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context for each City department and highlight important programs. (1/4)

Tomorrow, the Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will hear a presentation from the Water Division on critical infrastructure needs. 🗓️ May 13, 2026 🕕 3:30 PM 📍 Kennedy Hearing Room Join us in-person or use the link in my bio to participate virtually.

Another day, another budget hearing! Budget presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context for each City department and highlight important programs. (1/4)

Another week of budget hearings started today! These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context for each City department and highlight important programs. (1/4)

Behind every glass of clean water is critical infrastructure, and protecting our water means investing in the systems that keep it reliable. This session, we’ll advance legislation to strengthen funding for the Water Division and support citywide upgrades. I’m looking forward to getting it done.

The first week of budget hearings wrapped up this afternoon. These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context and highlight important programs. (1/4)

Another day, another budget hearing! These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context and highlight an important program that each department administers. (1/4)

Today, the Budget committee began reviewing presentations from departments to consider their needs. These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, allowing the Board of Aldermen to make changes to the budget before returning it to the Board of E&A for final passage. (1/4)

Today, we introduced Board Bill 1—the City's annual budget. On Monday, the Budget committee will begin a series of hearings, starting with a presentation from the Budget Director. 🗓️ May 4, 2026 🕤 9:30 AM 📍 Kennedy Hearing Room Join us in-person or use the link in my bio to participate virtually.

It's time! All of us in the President’s Office are wishing President Green a smooth delivery and a warm welcome to her baby. During her leave, Alderman Cohn will serve as Acting President, and our team will still be ready, willing, and able to respond to any questions or requests.

The Editorial Board is right about the stats—Downtown, and the city at-large, is the safest it’s been in a long time. That said, perception often lags behind reality, and statistics don’t provide comfort when people feel unsafe. (1/3) www.stltoday.com/opinion/edit...

In 2025, the Board of Aldermen passed BB 137, sponsored by Ald. Velazquez, creating a free municipal identification card available to all St. Louis City residents. (1/3)

After four hours of public testimony at today’s hearing, residents made their priorities clear. Right to Counsel keeps people housed—and it must be funded. 
The Office of Violence Prevention reduces crime—and it must be funded. 
Code Blue keeps people out of the cold—and it must be funded. (1/2)

In just a year and a half, the Right to Counsel program has delivered real results. More than 2,400 residents have benefited. The program has resolved 340 eviction cases, helping keep over 700 people in their homes, and delivered $658,000 in financial relief. www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...

Budget season kicks off today with a 1:30pm meeting of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment, where Budget Director Payne will present the proposed budget. The proposed budget will be posted to the Budget Division's page on the City website at noon today. (1/2)

I’m pleased the judge ruled against the State and the City’s attempts to claim sole decision-making authority to appoint the Sheriff, instead favoring the collaborative process the BOA has supported from the beginning—one that is transparent and aligns with state law. www.stlpr.org/government-p...

In this issue of Deep Dive, I take a look at the history of housing discrimination, how modern insurance practices carry on its legacy, and why that leaves residents vulnerable to natural disasters—like the May 16th tornado. Read the full issue: us17.campaign-archive.com?u=a706ad628b...

Monday is the Board of Aldermen's last meeting of the current session, but we'll be right back at it on Tuesday for the start of a new one! 🗓️ April 20, 2026 🕕 10:00 AM 📍 Board of Aldermen Chambers Join us in-person or use the link in my bio to participate virtually.

My statement regarding the City's decision to file a lawsuit against state control of SLMPD.

In 2023, the Board of Aldermen created the Impacted Tenants Fund for situations exactly like this—helping tenants find housing when their home is condemned due to a natural disaster or their landlord’s negligence. (1/5)

The 2025-26 legislative session is coming to a close, and that means it's time to take a look back at what we accomplished over the last year. For a full recap, visit saintlouispres.com!

Budget decisions should never be made in a vacuum. It's the responsibility of elected leaders to align city spending with residents’ priorities. I’ll continue to challenge this in court, and I’ll vote NO on any budget proposal beyond what state law requires. www.stlamerican.com/news/editori...

I hope my story encourages more women to open up about their experiences with fertility treatments. There should be no stigma around starting a family. I’m committed to building a St. Louis that uplifts the next generation—for families across the City. www.stlmag.com/family/st-lo...

CORRECTION: At 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, there will be a Conditional Use Hearing on the Armory data center proposal. Residents are encouraged to provide public comment. Use the link in my bio to view the full meeting agenda and find instructions for participating virtually.

From the Board of Aldermen to the best city in the world: Happy #314Day, St. Louis!

Today we moved one step closer to codifying the Economic Justice Index (EJI) Scorecard, which evaluates development projects based on their public benefit and helps the Board to determine whether to award tax incentives. (1/3)

First they took our police, and now Republicans want STL to direct more than 25% of our general fund to SLMPD at the expense of other services. In this Deep Dive, I look at how Jeff City is taking decision-making away from STL and how we can fight back. Read it here: mailchi.mp/714d8810ab9e...

On Saturday, I joined a town hall on safety along Gravois—one of the deadliest roads in Missouri. Alders along the corridor are working together to use ward capital for quick-build safety measures while we push the state for long-term upgrades. The faster we act, the more lives we can save.

It’s my responsibility to balance the budget and allocate funding in ways that align with residents' priorities. The Board of Police Commissioners doesn’t have to make those tradeoffs. Instead, they can use taxpayer money without having to worry about the broader impacts of those decisions. (1/2)

If the City is forced to approve the state-appointed Board of Police Commissioners' funding request—which exceeds the City's obligation by nearly $50 million—that could mean cutting things like crime prevention efforts by the Office of Violence Prevention. (1/2) www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...

As if stripping E&A of our budget authority wasn't enough, MO Republicans continue to erode the transparency we've fought so hard to build. This is exactly why I am challenging state control in court. Overreach doesn’t make St. Louis safer—it holds us back. www.stlmag.com/news/st-loui...

Congratulations to Action St. Louis and ArchCity Defenders on the grand opening of their new office space—the Northside Movement Center! I’m excited to see how they continue to grow and serve our community!

I’ve been saying it for over a year now: state takeover of our police department is and will continue to be catastrophic for St. Louis. (1/3)

The United States is a country shaped by generations of immigrants. To highlight that history, I used the latest issue of Deep Dive to dispel common immigration myths and walk through a brief history of the cultures that helped form St. Louis. Read more: us17.campaign-archive.com?u=a706ad628b...

Today, Sharita Rogers was officially selected to succeed Clerk Kennedy as the next Chief Clerk of the Board of Aldermen—the first woman and Black woman to hold the position. Congratulations, Sharita! The Board is in good hands.

Tonight, the Budget & Public Employees Committee will convene for a monthly update on tornado relief from the Office of Recovery. 🗓️ February 25, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Kennedy Hearing Room Join us in-person or use the link in my bio to participate virtually!

On Saturday, I attended a People’s Response panel on tornado recovery to hear from those most affected. Nearly a year out, they are still waiting for meaningful help to truly rebuild. (1/5)

Today, I signed BB 126, authorizing the License Collector to collect the 3% fee on short-term rentals required by Prop S. The revenue will support the Right to Counsel program and the construction of affordable housing. The bill now heads to the Mayor’s desk for her signature!