Aldermen Poised to Make Elections Less Meaningful
Reforms to the city’s municipal elections have gone through numerous tweaks in recent years. The latest proposal recreates an issue the nonpartisan system was meant to address.
Tagged: Board of Aldermen
Millennium Hotel Redevelopment: History May Not Repeat, But It Rhymes
Columnist Michael Allen reflects on the past and future of one of downtown’s most iconic pieces of real estate.
Reflecting on a Year of Challenging the City’s Concealment Culture
We have only begun the fight against the culture of concealment that dominates local government.
City Throws Away Millions of Dollars Previously Invested in Interco Plaza
Despite legal questions, the Board of Aldermen voted to sell Interco Plaza to developer StarWood Group. Michael Allen looks back to see how much the city invested in the park over its decades of use.
Aldermen’s Contempt for Ethics Updates Highlights Laziness
If aldermen simply have issues with “drafting errors”, they could have sent a fix to voters years ago. Instead, their actions appear purposeful.
Records Confirm Aldermen Still Ignoring Ethics Changes
A record request indicates city aldermen are still ignoring reforms to the city charter’s ethics provisions that passed in 2022.
Despite Promises, Board of Aldermen Appears to Ignore New Ethics Law
Despite previous promises to the contrary, the Board of Aldermen does not appear to be complying with the expanded ethics requirements in the Reform St. Louis charter reform.
MWBE Replacement Ordinance: Questions About What to Expect
The future of the city’s MWBE program replacement is uncertain, facing potential legal challenges from the Trump administration’s proxy restrictions on DEI initiatives.
MoDOT vs St. Louis on Contractor Diversity Program Legality
While St. Louis has turned off the engine on its contractor diversity program, MoDOT’s keeps on rolling.
Sunshine Requests Reveal MWBE Suspension Decision Details
Public record requests answer some questions surrounding the mayor’s decision to suspend the city’s MWBE contractor diversity program.
