The Peculiar Politics of Snow in St. Louis
Winter weather played a starring role in this year’s mayoral contest. Its return shows that it retains symbolic power in our local politics.
Tagged: Cara Spencer
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.
St. Louis City to Restore Transparency Portal Search Functionality
In recent months, local government watchdog Gerry Connolly observed an important change in the city’s Sunshine Law portal. The mayor’s office says this was done in error and will be corrected.
Impacted Renters Fund Debacle and Park Sale Show Who Matters to City Leaders
Renters have been left high and dry, while city leaders violate the charter to sell a public park to developers.
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.
Mayor Spencer to Refill Civil Rights Commission
After being allowed to empty under the Jones administration, Mayor Spencer looks to refill the commission overseeing the city’s Civil Rights Enforcement Agency.
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.
Spencer Flip-Flops on MWBE Program, Questions Remain
The Spencer administration has changed direction and reinstated the city’s Minority-owned Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program that it dramatically suspended in August.
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.
