Proposition R

The lawsuit takes issue with the changes the proposition would make and the way it was proposed to voters.

Proposition R strengthens ethics provisions for the Board of Aldermen and makes it harder for the city board to reverse changes to the city’s elections policies.

Proposition R would shift ward redistricting in St. Louis from politicians to civilians. It also strengthens the Board of Aldermen’s conflict of interest policy. But opponents are concerned the proposition will create further confusion about redistricting — not clear it up.