Phyllis Young

Phyllis Young, the city’s longest-serving alderman, resigned on Dec. 12. Young, a Democrat, represented the 7th Ward, which includes parts of downtown and…

Long-time St. Louis Alderwoman Phyllis Young announced Friday that she will be stepping down next week.Young, a Democrat, has been the alderwoman for the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 7, 2012 - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen could soon decide whether to send voters a proposal…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 29, 2012 - Residents of St. Louis will be asked Nov. 6 to cut the city’s Board of Aldermen in…

A bill that would cut the St. Louis Board of Aldermen in half has cleared the first of several hurdles it faces before becoming law.The board’s…

St. Louis Alderwoman Phyllis Young is sponsoring a bill to cut the size of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen by more than half. Similar proposals have…

The city of St. Louis once again plans to use tax credits to keep the headquarters of a major company in downtown.Legislation that will be introduced at…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 30, 2011 - The drizzle and overcast skies last Thursday morning seemed to match the desolate mood…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 5, 2009 - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has cleared the way for the latest proposal to reopen…