Browning is wrong. Eminent domain has been used by the #Cortex353
See Planning Commission meeting video.
Browning is wrong. Eminent domain has been used by the #Cortex353
See Planning Commission meeting video.
I skipped the “free” lunch, but did let Cortex know that I want to see an end to the blight & eminent domain in Board Bill 68.
#BOAbb68 #Cortex353 #CortexTIF
I skipped the “free” lunch, but did let Cortex know that I want to see an end to the blight & eminent domain in Board Bill 68.
#BOAbb68 #Cortex353 #CortexTIF
#Cortex353 item is up next, item 4. Extension of eminent domain rights & blight. Will require Plan Comm hearing & board bill at BOA.
Spoiler: Cortex doesn’t need it!
Zoom link & passcode on page 1 of agenda.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
#Cortex353 item is up next, item 4. Extension of eminent domain rights & blight. Will require Plan Comm hearing & board bill at BOA.
Spoiler: Cortex doesn’t need it!
Zoom link & passcode on page 1 of agenda.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
Approved with 8 (?) ayes and 2 nos.
Thx to Narayan & Tyus on voting no.
Shame on all those who voted aye.
Approved with 8 (?) ayes and 2 nos.
Thx to Narayan & Tyus on voting no.
Shame on all those who voted aye.
*FYI for the BOA: the facility is still in operation.
#Cortex353
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*FYI for the BOA: the facility is still in operation.
#Cortex353
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Roll call vote tally pending. 3 members of the BOA didn't vote on #BOAbb68 I don't know if any alders were absent.
#Cortex353 #CortexTIF
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Roll call vote tally pending. 3 members of the BOA didn't vote on #BOAbb68 I don't know if any alders were absent.
#Cortex353 #CortexTIF
#BOAbb68 Extends #Cortex353 blight designation & eminent domain.
#CortexTIF
#BOAbb82 Sale of Interco Plaza park to developer John Berglund/Starwood Group
Board of Aldermen meeting starts at 10 a.m.
#WhoBenefits?
#BOAbb68 Extends #Cortex353 blight designation & eminent domain.
#CortexTIF
#BOAbb82 Sale of Interco Plaza park to developer John Berglund/Starwood Group
Board of Aldermen meeting starts at 10 a.m.
#WhoBenefits?
The nonprofit with government powers (via #Cortex353) & large public subsidies (via #CortexTIF) has an influential board. Members include, FYI: SLDC’s board chair Nancy Hawes & CEO Williams, Ald. Browning & SLEDP’s Rodney Crim
The nonprofit with government powers (via #Cortex353) & large public subsidies (via #CortexTIF) has an influential board. Members include, FYI: SLDC’s board chair Nancy Hawes & CEO Williams, Ald. Browning & SLEDP’s Rodney Crim
The bill extends eminent domain in the #Cortex353
Cortex wants the owner of 4210 Forest Park to "lean into a conversation" about selling. 👀
FYI: The vote result was updated today to correctly reflect the 10.24.25 votes of Green & Aldridge on #BOAbb68.
The bill extends eminent domain in the #Cortex353
Cortex wants the owner of 4210 Forest Park to "lean into a conversation" about selling. 👀
FYI: The vote result was updated today to correctly reflect the 10.24.25 votes of Green & Aldridge on #BOAbb68.
STLPR report on today’s #HUDZ Committee hearing on #BOAbb68
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TIL that:
#BlightIsWhateverYouWantItToBe
STLPR report on today’s #HUDZ Committee hearing on #BOAbb68
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TIL that:
#BlightIsWhateverYouWantItToBe
Remind your alder to #VoteNOonBB68
Cortex can negotiate with owners to purchase property without the governmental power of eminent domain.
#eminentdomainabuse
#CortexTIF
Remind your alder to #VoteNOonBB68
Cortex can negotiate with owners to purchase property without the governmental power of eminent domain.
#eminentdomainabuse
#CortexTIF
Final vote on BB 68 expected on Oct. 28
Related: #CortexTIF plays a silent role in #BOAbb83, which channels $1M in sales tax revenue to Corporate Interiors Inc.
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Final vote on BB 68 expected on Oct. 28
Related: #CortexTIF plays a silent role in #BOAbb83, which channels $1M in sales tax revenue to Corporate Interiors Inc.
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It’s bonkers.
FYI: The correct vote tally on #BOAbb82 is included in this post:
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I haven’t deleted the original as it’s in the middle of a 16 skeet 🧵 from yesterday’s BOA. Focus on BB 82 & #BOAbb68 for the #Cortex353 blight extension. Equally bonkers!
I botched the list of alders who voted no. I regret the error.
Correct list of alders who voted no:
Alders 1, 9, 12, 13 & PBOA.
🔗 to vote result:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/c...
#BOAhalloweenheist
It’s bonkers.
FYI: The correct vote tally on #BOAbb82 is included in this post:
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I haven’t deleted the original as it’s in the middle of a 16 skeet 🧵 from yesterday’s BOA. Focus on BB 82 & #BOAbb68 for the #Cortex353 blight extension. Equally bonkers!
Remember, there’s no free anything organized by Cortex*
The nonprofit with the hefty payroll would be operating in the red without public money. #CortexTIF
*See Cortex’s social media campaign.
Remember, there’s no free anything organized by Cortex*
The nonprofit with the hefty payroll would be operating in the red without public money. #CortexTIF
*See Cortex’s social media campaign.
Ald. Browning did correct himself, stating that eminent domain was previously employed at the ikea site.
IIRC, I believe the reason for use of eminent domain by Cortex West Redev. Corp. was to clear clouded title to facilitate a sale by a willing owner.
Ald. Browning did correct himself, stating that eminent domain was previously employed at the ikea site.
IIRC, I believe the reason for use of eminent domain by Cortex West Redev. Corp. was to clear clouded title to facilitate a sale by a willing owner.
I expect the final vote on #BOAbb68 at the Oct. 28 BOA meeting. Then head over to 4240 Duncan for a free #CortexTIF lunch.
I expect the final vote on #BOAbb68 at the Oct. 28 BOA meeting. Then head over to 4240 Duncan for a free #CortexTIF lunch.
#Cortex353
Remind your alder to #VoteNOonBB68
Cortex can negotiate with owners to purchase property without the governmental power of eminent domain.
#eminentdomainabuse
#CortexTIF
#Cortex353
tinyurl.com/3uzk3zps
Re: #BOAbb68 for #Cortex353 blight extension.
Conflicts of interest are evident for
four officials on the Cortex board:
Nancy Hawes (reps Mayor Spencer)
Ald. Browning (sponsor of BB 68)
Otis Williams (SLDC Pres/CEO)
Rodney Crim (SLEDP)
tinyurl.com/3uzk3zps
Re: #BOAbb68 for #Cortex353 blight extension.
Conflicts of interest are evident for
four officials on the Cortex board:
Nancy Hawes (reps Mayor Spencer)
Ald. Browning (sponsor of BB 68)
Otis Williams (SLDC Pres/CEO)
Rodney Crim (SLEDP)
The original blight approval for the #Cortex353 redev. area was approved in 2005.
20 yrs of blight is enough.
Wash. U has hired lobbyist D. Sweeney. Wash. U’s agenda probably includes the passage of BB 68. WU & Cortex want to extend the eminent domain rights.
See where your Alder voted on full of conflicts of intetest and bad policy #BB68 www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/c...
The original blight approval for the #Cortex353 redev. area was approved in 2005.
20 yrs of blight is enough.
Wash. U has hired lobbyist D. Sweeney. Wash. U’s agenda probably includes the passage of BB 68. WU & Cortex want to extend the eminent domain rights.
youtu.be/G0ABt-geyU4?...
(runs to 29:30)
FYI: The public storage facility at #4210ForestPark is in operation.
#BOAbb68 #Cortex353 #CortexTIF #4140ForestPark
youtu.be/G0ABt-geyU4?...
(runs to 29:30)
FYI: The public storage facility at #4210ForestPark is in operation.
#BOAbb68 #Cortex353 #CortexTIF #4140ForestPark
Starts at 1:14:00: youtu.be/LGF6hL5uWII?...
Vote at 1:29:15
Contact @caraspencer.bsky.social & ask her to #VetoBB68
#Cortex353
The Cortex comms team can take a break after a successful 6 week charm offensive on social media
Starts at 1:14:00: youtu.be/LGF6hL5uWII?...
Vote at 1:29:15
Contact @caraspencer.bsky.social & ask her to #VetoBB68
#Cortex353
The Cortex comms team can take a break after a successful 6 week charm offensive on social media
See image 1 for roll call sheet & image 2 for minutes. BB 68 was perfected by a vote of 11 ayes to 3 nays. Ald. Cox Antwi did not cast a vote.
#CortexTIF #Cortex353
See image 1 for roll call sheet & image 2 for minutes. BB 68 was perfected by a vote of 11 ayes to 3 nays. Ald. Cox Antwi did not cast a vote.
#CortexTIF #Cortex353
BB 68 extends the bight determination for the #cortex353 redevelopment area for 5 more years & extends eminent domain rights.
🔗 in ALT to #HUDZ video & BB68 text.
BB 68 extends the bight determination for the #cortex353 redevelopment area for 5 more years & extends eminent domain rights.
🔗 in ALT to #HUDZ video & BB68 text.