Downtown Does Not Need a New Curfew, But a New Plan
Columnist Michael Allen reflects on youth curfews, a controversial public safety tactic employed by numerous St. Louis mayors.
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City Civil Rights Commission Still Dormant
The city’s Civil Rights Enforcement Agency continues to languish under the Spencer administration.
Transit Riders Call for Better Snow Removal Policy
Our car-centric culture and municipal policy leave public transportation riders out in the cold.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
