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.
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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.
Local Media’s Absurd Obsession with a Non-Scandal
Local media’s obsession with an inconsequential payroll error is just weird.
Spencer Administration Bungles Suspension of Contractor Diversity Program
The decision to suspend the city’s contractor diversity program has ignited a firestorm at City Hall.
The Purpose of a System is What It Does: Interview with Janis Mensah
After their court victory, former Civilian Oversight Board member Janis Mensah spoke with Mound City Messenger about their experiences, both serving on the board and defending themselves against charges brought by the city.
City Government’s Transparency Issues Are Cultural
The city government’s aversion to transparency is enduring. It is not a characteristic of a particular administration. It is woven into the city’s political culture. Despite decades of campaign promises and a charter amendment, city voters are still waiting for meaningful change.
Unlike KC Counterparts, SLDC Board Members Don’t File Financial Disclosures
SLDC recommends millions in tax breaks to real estate developers on an annual basis, and they rarely say no to these requests. Unlike in Kansas City, there is no way to monitor if St. Louis’s economic development board members are voting on matters that financially benefit themselves.
City Wins Latest Round in Prop R Legal Battle
Despite passing at the ballot box, city redistricting and ethics reforms have been held up in court for years. The latest ruling in the city’s favor clears the way for potential implementation.
