Sharon Tyus

The Board of Aldermen chambers on July 7, 2017.

Lobbyists Banned From St. Louis Board Of Aldermen Chamber

Rachel Lippmann

In a change that lawmakers acknowledged was a long time coming, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen has voted to ban lobbyists from the floor of the…

St. Louis Alderman Jack Coatar, D-7th Ward, speaks during debate on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, over legislation to pay for convention center renovations.

Government, Politics & Issues

Aldermen send St. Louis convention center upgrades to Mayor Krewson

Jason Rosenbaum

Updated at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 with final passage — The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has authorized borrowing $105 million to upgrade America's Center in…

Developer Paul McKee owns much of the land in this picture, looking north from the intersection of Cass and Jefferson avenues. After nearly 10 years, the city of St. Louis wants to cut ties with McKee and his NorthSide Regeneration initiative.

Government, Politics & Issues

How a 2016 deal, made out of public eye, makes it hard for St. Louis to cut ties with McKee

Rachel Lippmann

In 2009, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen approved developer Paul McKee’s $8-billion plan to transform nearly two square miles of north St. Louis. In…

St. Louis Alderwoman Sharon Tyus, D-1st Ward, joins a wide-ranging coalition of groups on Oct. 24, 2107 to oppose Proposition P, a half-cent sales tax increase that will primarily fund higher pay for St. Louis police officers.

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis activists urge ‘no’ vote on half-cent sales tax increase for police department

Rachel Lippmann

A wide-ranging coalition is urging St. Louis residents to vote "no" on a proposed half-cent sales tax increase intended primarily for police officer and…

St. Louis Circuit Judge Jimmie Edwards talks to reporters on Friday after being appointed as the city's public safety director.

Government, Politics & Issues

Krewson's backers, foes hail appointment of long-time judge to lead public safety

Jason Rosenbaum

St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson selected a nationally-renowned judge to head the city’s public safety agency, which oversees the police and fire…

St. Louis Alderwoman Sharon Tyus answers questions from fellow public safety committee members on Oct. 10, 2017.

Government, Politics & Issues

Board of Aldermen could hear testimony from interim Police Chief O’Toole

A St. Louis Board of Aldermen committee has taken the first step to hear testimony from interim Police Chief Lawrence O’Toole.Members of the board’s…

Participants in FIRST Robotics tinker with their machine last week at America's Center. The robotics competition is moving to Detroit next year.

Government, Politics & Issues

On the Trail: St. Louis Convention Center officials eye $350M upgrade — or risk closing dome

Jason Rosenbaum

Now that the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day is wearing off in St. Louis, elected officials must confront a sizable challenge: upgrading the…

Economy & Business

Alderman Wants To Examine St. Louis' Tax Incentives

Jason Rosenbaum

The city of St. Louis often uses tax incentives as a means of spurring development. But one alderman wants to change how the tax breaks are given out and…

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis City Streets Director Gets Earful From Aldermen Over January Storm

Jason Rosenbaum

St. Louis’ streets director faced a harsh reception from aldermen for how the city responded to a January snowstorm.During an appearance before the…

Arts

For historic fourth term, Slay promises to make 'history' - with a 'sense of urgency'

Jason Rosenbaum

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 16, 2013 - After being sworn in for a historic fourth term, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay…