State of the City

Government, Politics & Issues

With eye toward reelection, Mayor Jones calls St. Louis ‘safer, stronger and healthier’

Rachel Lippmann

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones’ State of the City speech reflected the investment the city has made with American Rescue Plan Act dollars, but also a level of uncertainty about its financial future due to pending lawsuits over the 1% earnings tax.
Government, Politics & Issues

Jones calls on St. Louis residents to come together to improve the city

Rachel Lippmann

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is calling for residents to help with programs to reduce one of the root causes of crime — poverty.
Government, Politics & Issues

Mayor Tishaura Jones pledges $150 million in federal aid to north St. Louis

Rachel Lippmann

Details of how the administration would spend the $150 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds were not immediately available. The mayor also voiced support for a guaranteed basic income.