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Voters cast a ballot in the St. Louis primary at Gambrinus Hall in south city on Tuesday.
Tuesday was historic for St. Louis politics.
The advancement of St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones and Alderwoman Cara Spencer means that for the first time, two women will square off in the April mayoral election. It was also the city s first use of approval voting, which allows people to choose as many candidates as they want, with the top two moving on to the April election.
But it was also a watershed moment for left-of-center activists who have found themselves disappointed in critical citywide elections. For the first time in several decades, a different political faction will control the mayor’s office no matter who prevails in April.
Aerial surveillance plan moves one step closer to reality in St. Louis
On Friday, by a slim margin of 15 to 14, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen endorsed the program, directing it to the mayor s desk for final approval Author: Jasmine Payoute (KSDK) Updated: 5:33 PM CST January 23, 2021
ST. LOUIS A controversial program that uses aerial surveillance to help fight crime could be coming to St. Louis.
On Friday, by a slim margin of 15 to 14, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen endorsed the program, directing it to the mayor s desk for final approval.
The measure uses an Ohio based company to fly airplanes over the city in hopes of tracking suspects.
O Fallon Park
An $81 million revitalization project was recently announced as the goal of a partnership between AMJ Investment Group, Kwame Building Group, St. Louis and Alderman John Collins-Muhammad.Â
The project has been deemed The City District and aims to revitalize 10 blocks in the historic OâFallon Park Neighborhood in north St. Louis, according to a news release. The project aims to complete new construction as well as redevelopment of 610,000 square feet, creating 128 parcels of retail space, single and multi-family homes and community green space. The project is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2025. The City District is about taking direct responsibility for the economic development of the next generation of our city. This project aims to not simply âredevelopâ the OâFallon neighborhood, but also provide overdue opportunities and a well-deserved chance for the area to economically thrive,â said Miki Jones in the news release. Jones is pre
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