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A groundbreaking initiative is set to empower St. Louis residents by clearing records and unlocking opportunities for employment, housing, and education.

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Board recognizes Harris‑Stowe project, "Clean Slate" expungement initiative
The Board adopted a resolution recognizing Harris‑Stowe State University and community partners, including Sandra Keeley and 3 Daughters and 1,000 Sons, for a Show‑Me Expungement Clinic aimed at helping residents clear eligible records and improve employment and housing opportunities.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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St. Louis is one step closer to a groundbreaking mutual aid agreement that promises to enhance disaster response by enabling swift resource sharing between the city and county.

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Committee gives due-pass to mutual aid agreement with county
The St. Louis City Public Safety Committee voted to give a due-pass recommendation to Board Bill 103, a mutual aid agreement enabling resource sharing with the county during major incidents; administration witnesses told the committee the arrangement aligns with FEMA guidance.
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October 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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St. Louis is shaking up airport leadership with a proposed salary range of up to $650,000 to attract top-tier talent for a major terminal project!

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Committee advances bill to create new pay grade, wider salary range for Lambert airport director
The Transportation and Commerce Committee voted to advance Board Bill 67, which would create a standalone civil‑service pay grade for the Lambert Airport director and open a negotiable salary range of $399,984 to $650,000 funded from the Airport Enterprise Fund, to improve recruitment ahead of a multibillion‑dollar terminal consolidation.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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The Housing Committee has just advanced crucial bills that could reshape vacant properties and community funding in St. Louis—what's next for our city?

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Votes at a glance: committee advances Board Bills 90 and 104 to full board
The Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee advanced Board Bill 90 (municipal receivership) and Board Bill 104 (CDAannual action plan) with due‑pass recommendations; BB90 recorded five aye votes, BB104 passed following a roll call.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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St. Louis City is facing a significant drop in federal funding for essential community programs, with nearly $1.9 million less for vital services like childcare and job training.

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Committee gives due-pass recommendation to CDA annual action plan allocating CDBG and related funds
CDA presented its 2027 annual action plan and CDBG recommendations (CDBG total $17,471,654). Committee moved Board Bill 104 with a due-pass recommendation after questions about contracting delays and program allocations for public services, housing production and healthy-home repair.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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A groundbreaking bill could transform St. Louis by allowing the city to tackle vacant nuisance properties, with over 700 housing units already revitalized since 2018!

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Committee advances municipal receivership bill to address vacant nuisance properties
The committee voted to advance Board Bill 90, which would allow the city to petition courts to appoint receivers for statutorily vacant nuisance properties. Supporters said the tool is a "last resort" that can return properties to productive use; members urged a pilot and attention to equity and court capacity.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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The committee has advanced a crucial plan for 2027 funding amid concerns over declining federal allocations and contracting delays.

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Committee approves CDAaction plan to allocate 2027 CDBG/HOME/ESG/HOPWA funds as federal awards decline
The committee advanced Board Bill 104 (CDAannual action plan) after a presentation showing a 2027 CDBG estimate of $17,471,654 and a decline of about $1.88 million in CDBG/HOME funding since 2021; members pressed CDA on contracting delays and reimbursement timing.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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The St. Louis Board of Aldermen made significant strides on Oct. 30 by advancing a critical transit funding proposal with a 13-1 vote, paving the way for voters to choose between rail and bus rapid transit options!

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Votes at a glance: Board perfects BRT/rail ballot language, adopts consent calendar
On Oct. 30 the Board perfected the committee substitute for Board Bill 59 (13–1), adopted the courtesy resolution calendar, and approved multiple consent-calendar bills including board bills 47, 57 and 82. Key outcomes and vote tallies listed.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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St. Louis is at a crossroads: will voters choose between a costly light rail or a quicker, budget-friendly bus rapid transit option?

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Board advances measure to let voters decide Metrolink expansion or bus rapid transit
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted 13–1 to perfect a committee substitute that would put language before voters to allow a previously approved 0.5% sales tax to fund either a north–south Metrolink rail line or bus rapid transit (BRT). Debate focused on cost, feasibility and past promises to North St. Louis.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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A groundbreaking plan for St. Louis could see a $5 million Code Blue fund, financed by recreational marijuana tax, ensuring essential support for shelters year-round!

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Board Bill 91 would create a $5M Code Blue fund paid from recreational marijuana tax; committee substitute limits admin costs
The committee substitute for Board Bill 91 sets up a non-lapsing Code Blue fund funded by the existing 3% recreational marijuana sales tax, capped at $5,000,000 per year, with up to 7.5% allowed for administrative costs and DHS administering the program.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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St. Louis is one step closer to tackling its 9,000 vacant buildings with a new bill that empowers the city to petition courts for receivership, potentially transforming these nuisances into valuable community assets.

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Committee advances bill letting St. Louis petition courts to place receivers on long‑vacant nuisance properties
The committee voted to move Board Bill 90 forward, creating a court‑supervised municipal receivership for properties vacant at least six months and deemed nuisances; proponents said the tool could help return vacant buildings to productive use but cautioned it should start as a pilot focused on market‑viable parcels.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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St. Louis is taking a bold step to protect its vulnerable citizens with the new CodeBlue fund, ensuring no one has to endure the cold on the streets this winter!

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Committee adopts CodeBlue bill to create dedicated fund for emergency shelter activations
The Health and Human Development Committee adopted the committee substitute for Board Bill 91 (CodeBlue), creating a capped fund from the voter-approved 3% adult-use marijuana sales tax to support low-barrier emergency shelter activation for extreme weather and disasters.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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Community members demand accountability and transparency after a series of tragic in-custody deaths at the City Justice Center, urging the committee to act before more lives are lost.

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Families and advocates press committee for transparency after multiple CJC deaths
Community members identified multiple in-custody deaths since 2020 and pressed the Public Safety Committee for clearer investigation timelines, family notification protocols and inclusion of bereaved families in oversight efforts.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Residents and outreach volunteers are demanding critical changes to ensure no one is left out in the cold this winter as they push for codifying Code Blue and stable funding for emergency shelters.

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Providers, volunteers and elected official urge codifying Code Blue to prevent winter deaths
More than a dozen providers, volunteers and residents testified in support of Board Bill 91, describing last winter’s emergency shelter operations, clinical harms from cold exposure and the need for predictable funding and reliable communication.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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The Transportation and Commerce Committee just advanced key airport measures, including a $176 million capital improvement plan for Lambert Airport!

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Votes at a glance: Transportation & Commerce Committee (Sept. 24) — airport items
Summary of motions and committee votes taken on Sept. 24: Board Bill 67 (do pass out of committee), Board Bill 65 (do pass as amended), Board Bill 92 (do pass). Fiscal note for Bill 65 was adopted during the hearing.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Detainees at the CJC are forced to pay to submit grievances on tablets, raising serious concerns about access to justice and confidentiality in their complaints.

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Advocates and some officials press to remove pay-to-file grievance barrier at CJC
Public commenters and committee members raised concerns that detainees must pay to submit grievances on facility tablets, that tablet time limits hamper confidential reporting, and urged establishing independent grievance intake and investigators.
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October 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Committee members are demanding answers about the medical care provided at the City Justice Center following recent in-custody deaths, but crucial details remain shrouded in mystery.

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Committee presses for details on medical contract, staffing and notification protocols after in-custody deaths
Members asked administration for specifics on the medical contractor (PCUSA) staffing levels, contract enforcement and how families and oversight bodies are notified after in-custody deaths; Director Dace deferred some answers pending Commissioner Haywood and autopsy results.
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October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Major capital improvements worth over $176 million are on the horizon for St. Louis Lambert International Airport, paving the way for enhanced infrastructure and services!

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Committee advances $176.8 million capital authorization for Lambert Airport with initial appropriation
Committee advanced Board Bill 65, which authorizes $176,817,366 in capital improvements for St. Louis Lambert International Airport and adopts a corrected fiscal note; the bill includes an initial appropriation of $78,393,294 and anticipates FAA grants and bond proceeds to fund remaining projects.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Alderwoman Sonia Saunier's Code Blue bill just took a major step forward, ensuring no one freezes to death on the streets of St. Louis this winter!

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Alderwoman Saunier’s Code Blue bill advances from committee with funding plan
The Health and Human Development Committee voted to advance Board Bill 91, which would codify the Code Blue emergency shelter program and create a dedicated fund drawn from the voter-approved 3% marijuana sales tax with a $5 million annual cap.
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October 30, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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The City Justice Center is not only expanding its programs from 4 to 16 but also implementing crucial security upgrades following a recent escape.

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Director says CJC has expanded programs and plans staffing increase as security steps follow escape
Public Safety Director Dace told the committee the City Justice Center has grown from about four to more than 16 programs and aims for a 20% staffing increase by year-end; after a recent detainee escape Dace outlined retraining, logbooks, increased surveillance and a contracted safety assessment.
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October 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Alderman DeVota's Board Bill 98 promises to transform the Civil Service Commission by introducing strict timelines and an alternate member to tackle the frustrating backlog of appeals that has lingered since 2020.

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Board Bill 98 would add timelines, alternates to Civil Service Commission to reduce appeal backlog
Board Bill 98 would formalize mechanics for the Civil Service Commission (three members plus an alternate), require mayoral appointments to be confirmed by the Board within 14 days, and set deadlines for appeal handling (case opened within 30 days; decision within 60 days after evidence closure). Sponsor said these changes aim to reduce a backlog of appeals and provide employees timelier relief.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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St. Louis is on the brink of a major civil service overhaul that could speed up hiring and modernize human resources practices after 85 years!

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St. Louis leaders propose charter overhaul to modernize civil service and speed hiring
Sponsor and personnel director presented Board Bill 96, a charter repeal-and-replace of Article 18 that would create a renamed human resources department, shift some leadership roles to unclassified status, and move procedural details into ordinance and administrative regulation; changes require 60% voter approval in 2027.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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Metro's CEO emphasizes that clear and concise ballot language is crucial for securing federal funding and ensuring voter understanding of transit initiatives.

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Metro CEO urges clear, brief ballot language and local coordination for federal funding
Metro president/CEO Mister Roach told the committee that concise ballot language will help voters and that demonstrating coordination with local elected officials is important for federal funding eligibility for transit projects.
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October 26, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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St. Louis voters may soon decide if data-center operators need a business license and fees, potentially reshaping the city's tech landscape!

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Board bill would ask St. Louis voters to require data-center business license
On first reading the board introduced Board Bill 105, which would place an April 6, 2027 ballot question asking whether data center operators must obtain a city business license and pay a license fee; the bill was referred to the Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee.
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October 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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St. Louis is poised to allocate vital opioid settlement funds to enhance public health initiatives, but how will these resources shape the community's fight against addiction?

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Health committee reports bill to spend opioid settlement funds on public-health programs
The Health & Human Development Committee reported Board Bill 94 out with a 'do pass' recommendation to appropriate National Opioid Settlement funds to the Department of Health for programmatic use; the ordinance contains an emergency clause authorizing expenditure to the extent funds are received.
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October 25, 2026 at 8:48 AM