The SLMPD used to have their ALPR use plan available online so the public could see exactly what they had (thanks taxpayers) and how it was supposed to be used. They've deleted that transparency site. But the plan came through the #stlboa thanks to CCOPS-as of 2024 www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/c...
September 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The SLMPD used to have their ALPR use plan available online so the public could see exactly what they had (thanks taxpayers) and how it was supposed to be used. They've deleted that transparency site. But the plan came through the #stlboa thanks to CCOPS-as of 2024 www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/c...
So glad the STLBOA just shrugged and said sure, police, have all the surveillance tech you want, keep the data as long as you want regardless of open investigations. That's not going to backfire on us at all.
“We need to treat antifa and BLM like terrorist organizations. We need to use the tools of the federal government, the FBI, the US Marshals—go after them like organized criminals and terrorists,” Joe Kent said in a 2021 conversation.
Trump’s pick for counterrorism called for arresting BLM leaders as terrorists
"We need to treat antifa and BLM like terrorist organizations," said Joe Kent. "We need to use the tools of the federal government, the FBI, the US Marshals—go after them like organized criminals and ...
www.motherjones.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
So glad the STLBOA just shrugged and said sure, police, have all the surveillance tech you want, keep the data as long as you want regardless of open investigations. That's not going to backfire on us at all.
Three bills, three NO votes in my book.
#STLBOA
Add the Midas hotel tax abatement #BOAbb169 to the list of bills alders should vote down.
#2601Market
#STLBOA
Add the Midas hotel tax abatement #BOAbb169 to the list of bills alders should vote down.
#2601Market
10 am Today, Friday, St. Louis City Board of Alders www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Agenda
👎 Soccer Tax Dist
👎 Downtown Sports Dist
👎 Pro-Cancer Conventions
Spring Break starts but they can be called back in for urgent corporate welfare, Data Center #DeadbeatDeveloper, fix a mistake
Agenda
👎 Soccer Tax Dist
👎 Downtown Sports Dist
👎 Pro-Cancer Conventions
Spring Break starts but they can be called back in for urgent corporate welfare, Data Center #DeadbeatDeveloper, fix a mistake
Dumpster fire
Alt: Dumpster fire
media.tenor.com
March 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Three bills, three NO votes in my book.
#STLBOA
Add the Midas hotel tax abatement #BOAbb169 to the list of bills alders should vote down.
#2601Market
#STLBOA
Add the Midas hotel tax abatement #BOAbb169 to the list of bills alders should vote down.
#2601Market
Happy #BOAfriday to all except the Grifters of Local Taxing Districts.
Check out coverage of #BOAbb102
Final vote today, unless the bill is placed on informal calendar.
#STLBOA
Check out coverage of #BOAbb102
Final vote today, unless the bill is placed on informal calendar.
#STLBOA
November 22, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Happy #BOAfriday to all except the Grifters of Local Taxing Districts.
Check out coverage of #BOAbb102
Final vote today, unless the bill is placed on informal calendar.
#STLBOA
Check out coverage of #BOAbb102
Final vote today, unless the bill is placed on informal calendar.
#STLBOA
Reminder!
The St. Louis BOA's #HUDZ Committee meets today at 3:30 p.m.
The public may testify in-person at City Hall or via Zoom on the following:
#BOAbb28
#BOAbb29
Application for tenant support fund.
#STLBOA
The St. Louis BOA's #HUDZ Committee meets today at 3:30 p.m.
The public may testify in-person at City Hall or via Zoom on the following:
#BOAbb28
#BOAbb29
Application for tenant support fund.
#STLBOA
The Board of Aldermen's #HUDZ Committee meets today at 3:30 p.m.
Public Hearing on BBs 28 & 29.
BB 28 appropriates $5 Million for tornado relief/recovery (surplus federal funds from 2018-21; image 3)
HUDZ will also discuss the application form for tenant support fund.
Details: tinyurl.com/23rem5df
Public Hearing on BBs 28 & 29.
BB 28 appropriates $5 Million for tornado relief/recovery (surplus federal funds from 2018-21; image 3)
HUDZ will also discuss the application form for tenant support fund.
Details: tinyurl.com/23rem5df
June 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Once again, today’s BOA agenda is not posted on the public meeting calendar notice.
Bookmark this page for full session #STLBOA meeting agendas & minutes:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
Bookmark this page for full session #STLBOA meeting agendas & minutes:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
April 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Once again, today’s BOA agenda is not posted on the public meeting calendar notice.
Bookmark this page for full session #STLBOA meeting agendas & minutes:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
Bookmark this page for full session #STLBOA meeting agendas & minutes:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
#STL and ALPR's - Through #ccops, finally passed at the #STLBOA in 2024, we learned the SLMPD had >400 ALPRs, stationary and in vehicles, and they would not relent on 90 days of storage and other nonsense. Gov. Kehoe just restricted them far further than the BOA dared. www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/...
Flock cameras to get guardrails in Missouri
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order to create safeguards around Flock Safety camera use. The move follows months of debate on Flock cameras over safety and privacy concerns.
www.stlpr.org
September 21, 2026 at 5:32 PM
#STL and ALPR's - Through #ccops, finally passed at the #STLBOA in 2024, we learned the SLMPD had >400 ALPRs, stationary and in vehicles, and they would not relent on 90 days of storage and other nonsense. Gov. Kehoe just restricted them far further than the BOA dared. www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/...
Just to squash any more talk - I don't live in the new 8th anymore. Also, no thank you.
The #stlboa special election is still partisan and controlled by the central committees (unless someone runs ind.), per the charter. Prop D approval voting didn't change this.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
The #stlboa special election is still partisan and controlled by the central committees (unless someone runs ind.), per the charter. Prop D approval voting didn't change this.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
8th Ward Special Election Press Release
8th Ward Special Election Press Release page
www.stlouis-mo.gov
April 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Just to squash any more talk - I don't live in the new 8th anymore. Also, no thank you.
The #stlboa special election is still partisan and controlled by the central committees (unless someone runs ind.), per the charter. Prop D approval voting didn't change this.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
The #stlboa special election is still partisan and controlled by the central committees (unless someone runs ind.), per the charter. Prop D approval voting didn't change this.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
Watch today’s full BOA meeting live here: www.youtube.com/live/F2el_sB...
The rules have already been suspended once, for the introduction of three resolutions from the floor.
#STLBOA
The rules have already been suspended once, for the introduction of three resolutions from the floor.
#STLBOA
Board of Aldermen - January 16, 2026
YouTube video by City of St. Louis, Missouri
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Watch today’s full BOA meeting live here: www.youtube.com/live/F2el_sB...
The rules have already been suspended once, for the introduction of three resolutions from the floor.
#STLBOA
The rules have already been suspended once, for the introduction of three resolutions from the floor.
#STLBOA
Whoever ends up mayor in April needs to dismantle the St. Louis Development Corporation.
Since passage of Ordinance 71620, SLDC routinely ignores the new regulations for the incentive process.
The #STLBOA has failed to hold SLDC accountable.
See #SunshineSLDC request re: BBs 139 & 140 #CortexTIF
Since passage of Ordinance 71620, SLDC routinely ignores the new regulations for the incentive process.
The #STLBOA has failed to hold SLDC accountable.
See #SunshineSLDC request re: BBs 139 & 140 #CortexTIF
January 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Whoever ends up mayor in April needs to dismantle the St. Louis Development Corporation.
Since passage of Ordinance 71620, SLDC routinely ignores the new regulations for the incentive process.
The #STLBOA has failed to hold SLDC accountable.
See #SunshineSLDC request re: BBs 139 & 140 #CortexTIF
Since passage of Ordinance 71620, SLDC routinely ignores the new regulations for the incentive process.
The #STLBOA has failed to hold SLDC accountable.
See #SunshineSLDC request re: BBs 139 & 140 #CortexTIF
The BOA suspended its rules at 10:25 a.m. to introduce four new resolutions. Alders added themselves as cosponsors to some resolutions.
The public has no idea what resolutions 212 through 215 are about; the resolutions aren’t posted online and no explanations were provided. 👀
#STLBOA
#OpacityAsUsual
The public has no idea what resolutions 212 through 215 are about; the resolutions aren’t posted online and no explanations were provided. 👀
#STLBOA
#OpacityAsUsual
January 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The BOA suspended its rules at 10:25 a.m. to introduce four new resolutions. Alders added themselves as cosponsors to some resolutions.
The public has no idea what resolutions 212 through 215 are about; the resolutions aren’t posted online and no explanations were provided. 👀
#STLBOA
#OpacityAsUsual
The public has no idea what resolutions 212 through 215 are about; the resolutions aren’t posted online and no explanations were provided. 👀
#STLBOA
#OpacityAsUsual
StlPoliticClips is back with a new BOA season on YouTube.
Subscribe to the channel below.
Watch the debate on the #STLBOA Rules resolution no. 1 at the 4/15 meeting here: youtu.be/Q7UoBB1ZqEU?...
#BOAres1 is back on the agenda at the 4/21 special meeting:
tinyurl.com/yx95vkt2
Subscribe to the channel below.
Watch the debate on the #STLBOA Rules resolution no. 1 at the 4/15 meeting here: youtu.be/Q7UoBB1ZqEU?...
#BOAres1 is back on the agenda at the 4/21 special meeting:
tinyurl.com/yx95vkt2
Board of Aldermen - Beginning of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session [ABRIDGED]
YouTube video by STL PoliticClips
youtu.be
April 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
StlPoliticClips is back with a new BOA season on YouTube.
Subscribe to the channel below.
Watch the debate on the #STLBOA Rules resolution no. 1 at the 4/15 meeting here: youtu.be/Q7UoBB1ZqEU?...
#BOAres1 is back on the agenda at the 4/21 special meeting:
tinyurl.com/yx95vkt2
Subscribe to the channel below.
Watch the debate on the #STLBOA Rules resolution no. 1 at the 4/15 meeting here: youtu.be/Q7UoBB1ZqEU?...
#BOAres1 is back on the agenda at the 4/21 special meeting:
tinyurl.com/yx95vkt2
Starting at 3:30 p.m!
#STLBOA Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Meeting.
Testify via Zoom/in-person.
Send written comment to: boameetings@stlouis-mo.gov
Discussion & public comment on:
1. Issues related to winter storms
2. Utility Coordination policy
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
#STLBOA Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Meeting.
Testify via Zoom/in-person.
Send written comment to: boameetings@stlouis-mo.gov
Discussion & public comment on:
1. Issues related to winter storms
2. Utility Coordination policy
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
January 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Starting at 3:30 p.m!
#STLBOA Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Meeting.
Testify via Zoom/in-person.
Send written comment to: boameetings@stlouis-mo.gov
Discussion & public comment on:
1. Issues related to winter storms
2. Utility Coordination policy
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
#STLBOA Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Meeting.
Testify via Zoom/in-person.
Send written comment to: boameetings@stlouis-mo.gov
Discussion & public comment on:
1. Issues related to winter storms
2. Utility Coordination policy
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Why does SLMPD need 450+ automated license plate readers capturing every single plate and location and storing that data for 90 days? Why are they keeping any data not connected to an investigation longer than 24 hours? Your Alderperson needs to ask and demand better. Now. #stlboa #stl
January 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Newly elected 8th ward Ald. Jami Cox Antwi took her seat at the #STLBOA today.
Has she quit her job at US Bancorp?
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
2nd ward Ald. Tom Oldenburg has served on the BOA for 8 years, while still employed full time at US Bancorp.
#ConflictsOfInterestSTL
#WhoDoYouServe?
/2
Has she quit her job at US Bancorp?
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
2nd ward Ald. Tom Oldenburg has served on the BOA for 8 years, while still employed full time at US Bancorp.
#ConflictsOfInterestSTL
#WhoDoYouServe?
/2
July 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Newly elected 8th ward Ald. Jami Cox Antwi took her seat at the #STLBOA today.
Has she quit her job at US Bancorp?
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
2nd ward Ald. Tom Oldenburg has served on the BOA for 8 years, while still employed full time at US Bancorp.
#ConflictsOfInterestSTL
#WhoDoYouServe?
/2
Has she quit her job at US Bancorp?
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
2nd ward Ald. Tom Oldenburg has served on the BOA for 8 years, while still employed full time at US Bancorp.
#ConflictsOfInterestSTL
#WhoDoYouServe?
/2
Ask what they're doing in response to the requests from the coalition? Especially if they're on the public safety committee (Narayan, Aldridge, Oldenburg, Clark-Hubbard, Keys, Sonnier, Velazquez) they have maybe one final chance to act. This is one place STL #stlboa can fight fascism at home.
January 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ask what they're doing in response to the requests from the coalition? Especially if they're on the public safety committee (Narayan, Aldridge, Oldenburg, Clark-Hubbard, Keys, Sonnier, Velazquez) they have maybe one final chance to act. This is one place STL #stlboa can fight fascism at home.
The final meeting of the 2024-25 #STLBOA session is on Monday at 10 a.m.
Will anyone join the ranks of former alders who currently work for a City of St. Louis department?
Meeting info⬇️
Will anyone join the ranks of former alders who currently work for a City of St. Louis department?
Meeting info⬇️
10 am Monday St. Louis City Board of Alders Sine Die, End of 2024-25 Session
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Agenda
🔸️ A ton of Resolutions, mostly Courtesy Resolutions, but also #TransparencyFail tax dist appointments & reports
🔸️ Cmte of the Whole Report
Who is leaving to work for new mayor?
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Agenda
🔸️ A ton of Resolutions, mostly Courtesy Resolutions, but also #TransparencyFail tax dist appointments & reports
🔸️ Cmte of the Whole Report
Who is leaving to work for new mayor?
a cartoon character holding a sign that says the end is near
Alt: Homer Simpson, a cartoon character, walking on sidewalk ringing a bell and wearing a sandwich board that says, "the end is near"
media.tenor.com
April 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The final meeting of the 2024-25 #STLBOA session is on Monday at 10 a.m.
Will anyone join the ranks of former alders who currently work for a City of St. Louis department?
Meeting info⬇️
Will anyone join the ranks of former alders who currently work for a City of St. Louis department?
Meeting info⬇️
And think through what actually makes us safe. How do we build better systems of safety that don't do harm? We don't have to do things the same way they've always been done, but we have to have the courage to transform. Stopping fascist tools at home is one place to start. #stlboa
January 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
And think through what actually makes us safe. How do we build better systems of safety that don't do harm? We don't have to do things the same way they've always been done, but we have to have the courage to transform. Stopping fascist tools at home is one place to start. #stlboa
Last spring, the #stlBOA passed BB185 from Aldridge, cosponsored by Pres @meganellyia.bsky.social , Cohn, Velazquez, Narayan, Sonnier. This set out the process we've been in now trying to tell the Alders that these plans aren't ok, but if you haven't heard about them, that's a huge problem too!
January 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last spring, the #stlBOA passed BB185 from Aldridge, cosponsored by Pres @meganellyia.bsky.social , Cohn, Velazquez, Narayan, Sonnier. This set out the process we've been in now trying to tell the Alders that these plans aren't ok, but if you haven't heard about them, that's a huge problem too!
ACLUMO, ArchCity Defenders, PROMO, Abortion Action MO, CAPCR, STLDSA, MaskBloc, MO Immigration Policy Coalition, ACORN, STL PSC, Freedom Community Center PrivacyWatch have been trying to get #stlboa to act on our concerns. Aldridge and Sonnier have tried, but we need more. Contact your alder and
January 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
ACLUMO, ArchCity Defenders, PROMO, Abortion Action MO, CAPCR, STLDSA, MaskBloc, MO Immigration Policy Coalition, ACORN, STL PSC, Freedom Community Center PrivacyWatch have been trying to get #stlboa to act on our concerns. Aldridge and Sonnier have tried, but we need more. Contact your alder and
Just posted! (1:37 p.m)
"Full Board of Aldermen Meeting Recessed on Friday, January 31, 2025 will Resume Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10am in the BOA Chambers."
stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Rams $ debate resumes. #BOAbb153
Vote NO on tax break bills, #BOAbb161 & #BOAbb166
#STLBOA
"Full Board of Aldermen Meeting Recessed on Friday, January 31, 2025 will Resume Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10am in the BOA Chambers."
stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Rams $ debate resumes. #BOAbb153
Vote NO on tax break bills, #BOAbb161 & #BOAbb166
#STLBOA
January 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Just posted! (1:37 p.m)
"Full Board of Aldermen Meeting Recessed on Friday, January 31, 2025 will Resume Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10am in the BOA Chambers."
stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Rams $ debate resumes. #BOAbb153
Vote NO on tax break bills, #BOAbb161 & #BOAbb166
#STLBOA
"Full Board of Aldermen Meeting Recessed on Friday, January 31, 2025 will Resume Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10am in the BOA Chambers."
stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Rams $ debate resumes. #BOAbb153
Vote NO on tax break bills, #BOAbb161 & #BOAbb166
#STLBOA
The full City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen meeting on Friday, Jan. 10 will be held via Zoom & streamed on YouTube.
Final day for introduction of bills for this session; bills are already posted online.
2 bills for new tax breaks, inc. Anheuser Busch; annual “TIF progress” bill.
#STLBOA
Final day for introduction of bills for this session; bills are already posted online.
2 bills for new tax breaks, inc. Anheuser Busch; annual “TIF progress” bill.
#STLBOA
January 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The full City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen meeting on Friday, Jan. 10 will be held via Zoom & streamed on YouTube.
Final day for introduction of bills for this session; bills are already posted online.
2 bills for new tax breaks, inc. Anheuser Busch; annual “TIF progress” bill.
#STLBOA
Final day for introduction of bills for this session; bills are already posted online.
2 bills for new tax breaks, inc. Anheuser Busch; annual “TIF progress” bill.
#STLBOA