If you're an attorney or consultant, the St. Louis City Counselor's office will fulfill your Sunshine request promptly.
If you're a member of the public, you'll have to wait. And wait. The more "sensitive" the records requested by the public, the greater the delay.
#ArmoryDataCenter #SunshineFail
If you're a member of the public, you'll have to wait. And wait. The more "sensitive" the records requested by the public, the greater the delay.
#ArmoryDataCenter #SunshineFail
July 27, 2026 at 11:24 PM
If you're an attorney or consultant, the St. Louis City Counselor's office will fulfill your Sunshine request promptly.
If you're a member of the public, you'll have to wait. And wait. The more "sensitive" the records requested by the public, the greater the delay.
#ArmoryDataCenter #SunshineFail
If you're a member of the public, you'll have to wait. And wait. The more "sensitive" the records requested by the public, the greater the delay.
#ArmoryDataCenter #SunshineFail
Today’s 1 p.m. City of St. Louis #LRAstl special board meeting was posted online less than 24 hours in advance.
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
#TransparencyFail No Way To Run A Govt #395575
1 pm Today St. Louis City Land Reutilization Authority
Special
Closed Meeting
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Agenda: oh just you don't worry your pretty little head, dealmaking in private is a St. Louis tradition
1 pm Today St. Louis City Land Reutilization Authority
Special
Closed Meeting
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
Agenda: oh just you don't worry your pretty little head, dealmaking in private is a St. Louis tradition
July 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today’s 1 p.m. City of St. Louis #LRAstl special board meeting was posted online less than 24 hours in advance.
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
I second your motion.
I have experienced numerous #SunshineFail s from SLDC and City departments.
I have experienced numerous #SunshineFail s from SLDC and City departments.
November 27, 2024 at 7:15 PM
I second your motion.
I have experienced numerous #SunshineFail s from SLDC and City departments.
I have experienced numerous #SunshineFail s from SLDC and City departments.
Reminder for St. Louisans:
The City of STL’s City Counselor Sheena Hamilton has insisted that “Sunshine Law training” for government boards & commissions be conducted in CLOSED sessions!
You can’t make this up. Is it any wonder the people don’t trust government?
#SunshineFail #OpaCITYstl
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The City of STL’s City Counselor Sheena Hamilton has insisted that “Sunshine Law training” for government boards & commissions be conducted in CLOSED sessions!
You can’t make this up. Is it any wonder the people don’t trust government?
#SunshineFail #OpaCITYstl
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More education is needed on Missouri’s Sunshine Law.
“The more local officials and citizens know about their rights and responsibilities surrounding public information, the better our society will be.”
💯
#SunshineWeek
missouriindependent.com/2025/03/20/m...
“The more local officials and citizens know about their rights and responsibilities surrounding public information, the better our society will be.”
💯
#SunshineWeek
missouriindependent.com/2025/03/20/m...
More education is needed on Missouri's Sunshine Law • Missouri Independent
Sunshine Law is the foundation of government transparency in Missouri. The more we know, the better we can hold power accountable.
missouriindependent.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Reminder for St. Louisans:
The City of STL’s City Counselor Sheena Hamilton has insisted that “Sunshine Law training” for government boards & commissions be conducted in CLOSED sessions!
You can’t make this up. Is it any wonder the people don’t trust government?
#SunshineFail #OpaCITYstl
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The City of STL’s City Counselor Sheena Hamilton has insisted that “Sunshine Law training” for government boards & commissions be conducted in CLOSED sessions!
You can’t make this up. Is it any wonder the people don’t trust government?
#SunshineFail #OpaCITYstl
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Another day of clear skies, but City of St. Louis government is a decade or two behind in gov efficiency.
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
Just want everyone to know that the state of MO allows online payments for Sunshine requests.
Meanwhile, you can only pay by check for records from the city of #STL.
We're almost to 2026
Meanwhile, you can only pay by check for records from the city of #STL.
We're almost to 2026
November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Another day of clear skies, but City of St. Louis government is a decade or two behind in gov efficiency.
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
#SunshineFail #opaCITYstl
"STLPR requested copies of the plan from the city and the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency in mid-February.
Despite having multiple weeks to return the requested records, the city failed to produce a copy of the plan or provide a reason it could not."
#SunshineFail
#STLtornado
Despite having multiple weeks to return the requested records, the city failed to produce a copy of the plan or provide a reason it could not."
#SunshineFail
#STLtornado
St. Louis’ City Emergency Management Agency has been underfunded and understaffed for years.
But the Board of Estimate and Apportionment approved the transfer of some positions within the Department of Public Safety to provide the struggling agency with one more staffer.
But the Board of Estimate and Apportionment approved the transfer of some positions within the Department of Public Safety to provide the struggling agency with one more staffer.
St. Louis’ emergency management agency is still cash-strapped, understaffed months after the tornado
The City Emergency Management Agency has been underfunded and understaffed for years, its commissioner said, which has hampered the city’s ability to respond effectively to disasters like the May 16…
www.stlpr.org
March 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
"STLPR requested copies of the plan from the city and the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency in mid-February.
Despite having multiple weeks to return the requested records, the city failed to produce a copy of the plan or provide a reason it could not."
#SunshineFail
#STLtornado
Despite having multiple weeks to return the requested records, the city failed to produce a copy of the plan or provide a reason it could not."
#SunshineFail
#STLtornado
Live now via Zoom. City of St. Louis Selection Committee.
RFP for Neighborhood Planning Consulting Services
Started late (8:23 am approx)
Not properly noticed: less than 24 hours online notice.
#SunshineFail
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
RFP for Neighborhood Planning Consulting Services
Started late (8:23 am approx)
Not properly noticed: less than 24 hours online notice.
#SunshineFail
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
February 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Live now via Zoom. City of St. Louis Selection Committee.
RFP for Neighborhood Planning Consulting Services
Started late (8:23 am approx)
Not properly noticed: less than 24 hours online notice.
#SunshineFail
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
RFP for Neighborhood Planning Consulting Services
Started late (8:23 am approx)
Not properly noticed: less than 24 hours online notice.
#SunshineFail
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
October 28, 2025 at 1:59 AM
3:07 p.m. The host of the Zoom meeting has not signed in.👀
The agenda does not specify that a vote will be taken. Any votes by the SLDC selection committee should be deferred until a subsequent meeting.
IMO: #SunshineFail
The agenda does not specify that a vote will be taken. Any votes by the SLDC selection committee should be deferred until a subsequent meeting.
IMO: #SunshineFail
August 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
3:07 p.m. The host of the Zoom meeting has not signed in.👀
The agenda does not specify that a vote will be taken. Any votes by the SLDC selection committee should be deferred until a subsequent meeting.
IMO: #SunshineFail
The agenda does not specify that a vote will be taken. Any votes by the SLDC selection committee should be deferred until a subsequent meeting.
IMO: #SunshineFail
Today at noon.
The hearing officer for the City of St. Louis Industrial Development Authority will conduct a Sham Public Hearing by 📞 ONLY.
The #IDAstl board members will not be present.
The hearing will not be recorded by @developstlouis.bsky.social or @stlpartnership.bsky.social
#SunshineFail
The hearing officer for the City of St. Louis Industrial Development Authority will conduct a Sham Public Hearing by 📞 ONLY.
The #IDAstl board members will not be present.
The hearing will not be recorded by @developstlouis.bsky.social or @stlpartnership.bsky.social
#SunshineFail
February 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Today at noon.
The hearing officer for the City of St. Louis Industrial Development Authority will conduct a Sham Public Hearing by 📞 ONLY.
The #IDAstl board members will not be present.
The hearing will not be recorded by @developstlouis.bsky.social or @stlpartnership.bsky.social
#SunshineFail
The hearing officer for the City of St. Louis Industrial Development Authority will conduct a Sham Public Hearing by 📞 ONLY.
The #IDAstl board members will not be present.
The hearing will not be recorded by @developstlouis.bsky.social or @stlpartnership.bsky.social
#SunshineFail
Register for this #FOIAfriday session by @muckrock.com
In the City of St. Louis, the Custodian of Records for the Charter Commission rejected my third request for the slides of a “☀️Sunshime Law Training” that was conducted in a closed session on 9.6.23.
#SunshineFail
In the City of St. Louis, the Custodian of Records for the Charter Commission rejected my third request for the slides of a “☀️Sunshime Law Training” that was conducted in a closed session on 9.6.23.
#SunshineFail
By comparing and contrasting different state public records laws along with the federal law, you’re less likely to be swayed by arguments to keep documents secret.
Get more tips from our FOIAFriday sessions here: www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
Get more tips from our FOIAFriday sessions here: www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
Five things I learned from a year of FOIAFridays
To celebrate Sunshine Week and one year of FOIAFridays, I want to share five things I’ve learned through a year of conversations.
www.muckrock.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Register for this #FOIAfriday session by @muckrock.com
In the City of St. Louis, the Custodian of Records for the Charter Commission rejected my third request for the slides of a “☀️Sunshime Law Training” that was conducted in a closed session on 9.6.23.
#SunshineFail
In the City of St. Louis, the Custodian of Records for the Charter Commission rejected my third request for the slides of a “☀️Sunshime Law Training” that was conducted in a closed session on 9.6.23.
#SunshineFail
In other news, a check is the only form of payment accepted by the City of St. Louis and SLDC for fees charged for certain records in response to Sunshine requests.
#SunshineFail
#20thCenturyGov
#SunshineFail
#20thCenturyGov
The zoo will be reducing the number of locations that will still accept cash beginning in March.
St. Louis Zoo to go cashless in 2026
The zoo will be reducing the number of locations that will still accept cash beginning in March.
www.stltoday.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In other news, a check is the only form of payment accepted by the City of St. Louis and SLDC for fees charged for certain records in response to Sunshine requests.
#SunshineFail
#20thCenturyGov
#SunshineFail
#20thCenturyGov
Starting momentarily!
10 a.m: Special meeting of the #LRAstl board, being held in violation of City of STL regulations for posting of meeting notices.
Zoom & in-person at 1520 Market St.
#SunshineFail
10 a.m: Special meeting of the #LRAstl board, being held in violation of City of STL regulations for posting of meeting notices.
Zoom & in-person at 1520 Market St.
#SunshineFail
The Land Reutilization Authority of the City of St. Louis has scheduled a “special meeting” tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Less than 24 hours notice was provided online, a violation of a mayoral executive order.
The #LRAstl is staffed by SLDC.
Less than 24 hours notice was provided online, a violation of a mayoral executive order.
The #LRAstl is staffed by SLDC.
December 3, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Starting momentarily!
10 a.m: Special meeting of the #LRAstl board, being held in violation of City of STL regulations for posting of meeting notices.
Zoom & in-person at 1520 Market St.
#SunshineFail
10 a.m: Special meeting of the #LRAstl board, being held in violation of City of STL regulations for posting of meeting notices.
Zoom & in-person at 1520 Market St.
#SunshineFail
Tuesday, March 18 at 2 p.m.
City of St. Louis Economic Development Tax Board
"Virtual meeting"
There is no Zoom link on meeting notice or the agenda!!
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
A #SunshineFail for #SunshineWeek 🤔
#EcoDevTaxBoard
City of St. Louis Economic Development Tax Board
"Virtual meeting"
There is no Zoom link on meeting notice or the agenda!!
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
A #SunshineFail for #SunshineWeek 🤔
#EcoDevTaxBoard
March 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Tuesday, March 18 at 2 p.m.
City of St. Louis Economic Development Tax Board
"Virtual meeting"
There is no Zoom link on meeting notice or the agenda!!
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
A #SunshineFail for #SunshineWeek 🤔
#EcoDevTaxBoard
City of St. Louis Economic Development Tax Board
"Virtual meeting"
There is no Zoom link on meeting notice or the agenda!!
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
A #SunshineFail for #SunshineWeek 🤔
#EcoDevTaxBoard
Details on today’s joint meeting of the City’s COB & DFOB from @stateofstlouis.bsky.social
There are DFOB meeting videos missing from City of STL YouTube.
COB meeting recordings have never been posted on YouTube, to the best of my knowledge. #SunshineFail
There are DFOB meeting videos missing from City of STL YouTube.
COB meeting recordings have never been posted on YouTube, to the best of my knowledge. #SunshineFail
4 pm Today (police) St. Louis Civilian Oversight and Detention Facilities Oversight Boards Training
I think all this training is meant to postpone activity by the oversight boards until they can be neutered by #moleg, SLMPD transferred back to MAGA.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
I think all this training is meant to postpone activity by the oversight boards until they can be neutered by #moleg, SLMPD transferred back to MAGA.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
November 25, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Details on today’s joint meeting of the City’s COB & DFOB from @stateofstlouis.bsky.social
There are DFOB meeting videos missing from City of STL YouTube.
COB meeting recordings have never been posted on YouTube, to the best of my knowledge. #SunshineFail
There are DFOB meeting videos missing from City of STL YouTube.
COB meeting recordings have never been posted on YouTube, to the best of my knowledge. #SunshineFail
Prior to the vote to enter closed session, #STLMHB chair Donna Schmitt said that my request had been reviewed, but voting would be in closed session "pursuant to statute."
#SunshineFail
Contrast with the Affordable Housing Commission, where votes on funding awards are conducted in open session.
#SunshineFail
Contrast with the Affordable Housing Commission, where votes on funding awards are conducted in open session.
May 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Prior to the vote to enter closed session, #STLMHB chair Donna Schmitt said that my request had been reviewed, but voting would be in closed session "pursuant to statute."
#SunshineFail
Contrast with the Affordable Housing Commission, where votes on funding awards are conducted in open session.
#SunshineFail
Contrast with the Affordable Housing Commission, where votes on funding awards are conducted in open session.
12:45 p.m. GRG votes to go into closed session.
Emma Klues (GRG) message in the Zoom chat:
"Guests, as we transition to closed session, please excuse yourself."
The chat feature was disabled for guests; there is no way for the public to know when the meeting returns to open session.
#SunshineFail
Emma Klues (GRG) message in the Zoom chat:
"Guests, as we transition to closed session, please excuse yourself."
The chat feature was disabled for guests; there is no way for the public to know when the meeting returns to open session.
#SunshineFail
April 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
12:45 p.m. GRG votes to go into closed session.
Emma Klues (GRG) message in the Zoom chat:
"Guests, as we transition to closed session, please excuse yourself."
The chat feature was disabled for guests; there is no way for the public to know when the meeting returns to open session.
#SunshineFail
Emma Klues (GRG) message in the Zoom chat:
"Guests, as we transition to closed session, please excuse yourself."
The chat feature was disabled for guests; there is no way for the public to know when the meeting returns to open session.
#SunshineFail
The Committee immediately voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, skipping over the open session discussion items.
I see no reason why discussion items 5, 6 and 7 should not be discussed in open session.
#SunshineFail #ThisMeetingIsBullshitSTL
I see no reason why discussion items 5, 6 and 7 should not be discussed in open session.
#SunshineFail #ThisMeetingIsBullshitSTL
December 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Committee immediately voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, skipping over the open session discussion items.
I see no reason why discussion items 5, 6 and 7 should not be discussed in open session.
#SunshineFail #ThisMeetingIsBullshitSTL
I see no reason why discussion items 5, 6 and 7 should not be discussed in open session.
#SunshineFail #ThisMeetingIsBullshitSTL
Example 1 of SLDC #SunshineFail during Otis Williams's tenure as Exec. Director:
1/16/20 SLDC board meeting.
Reps of Northside Regeneration appeared before the board, having been summoned by Williams. The #McKeeTIF discussion was NOT included on the agenda (image 2).
Excerpt from minutes (image 3).
1/16/20 SLDC board meeting.
Reps of Northside Regeneration appeared before the board, having been summoned by Williams. The #McKeeTIF discussion was NOT included on the agenda (image 2).
Excerpt from minutes (image 3).
April 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Example 1 of SLDC #SunshineFail during Otis Williams's tenure as Exec. Director:
1/16/20 SLDC board meeting.
Reps of Northside Regeneration appeared before the board, having been summoned by Williams. The #McKeeTIF discussion was NOT included on the agenda (image 2).
Excerpt from minutes (image 3).
1/16/20 SLDC board meeting.
Reps of Northside Regeneration appeared before the board, having been summoned by Williams. The #McKeeTIF discussion was NOT included on the agenda (image 2).
Excerpt from minutes (image 3).
I submitted Sunshine request R001769-091423 to obtain a number of items related to the #CharterCommSTL, including the slides of the "Sunshine Training" presentation.
My request for the slides was rejected (image 2).
"Records which are protected by disclosure by law"
#SunshineWeek #SunshineFail
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My request for the slides was rejected (image 2).
"Records which are protected by disclosure by law"
#SunshineWeek #SunshineFail
/3
March 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I submitted Sunshine request R001769-091423 to obtain a number of items related to the #CharterCommSTL, including the slides of the "Sunshine Training" presentation.
My request for the slides was rejected (image 2).
"Records which are protected by disclosure by law"
#SunshineWeek #SunshineFail
/3
My request for the slides was rejected (image 2).
"Records which are protected by disclosure by law"
#SunshineWeek #SunshineFail
/3