St. Louis Board of Aldermen

The bill directs unused funding for police overtime toward new and repaired cameras and the fiber needed to run them.

The St. Louis mandate that requires people to wear masks in public indoor spaces is scheduled to expire late Sunday, but local officials still recommend masking in crowded areas.

Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, St. Louis' health director, on Monday told the Board of Aldermen’s Health and Human Services Committee that city officials could drop mask requirements, given new CDC guidance. But Hlatshwayo Davis said she would continue to recommend that people wear a mask indoors.

Supporters saw a safety resolution to reduce distracted driving. Opponents saw an attempt to disenfranchise Black aldermanic members during Black History Month.

Bike and pedestrian advocates say the projects, which total more than $22 million, are a sign the city is beginning to take non-motorized transportation more seriously.

The 12th Ward alderman joins Politically Speaking to discuss Zoom board meetings, why he wants to focus on river issues and what it means to be a gay atheist representing a portion of south St. Louis.

Navarro has served as the alderwoman from the 28th Ward since July 2017. She officially resigns on Monday to take a job with Washington University’s Midwest Climate Collaborative.

The legislation from Alderwoman Sharon Tyus of the 1st Ward would move local primary elections to February and a general election to March.

St. Louis Alderman Bret Narayan sponsored the bill that successfully legalized possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana in the city.

Legislation redrawing the Board of Aldermen map passed without a single "no" vote. That's in stark contrast to deadlocks elsewhere, including St. Louis County.