Category: St. Louis Government

This year’s Blooming Soon! selection includes the classic Carlton daffodil.  Available in bags of 50-count bulbs for only $17, Carltons have a large, yellow cup and give off a light vanilla fragrance. Carltons adapt extremely well to our unpredictable spring weather and are less susceptible to heat stress. And wow, do they make a statement year …

St. Louis, Mo – The U.S. Department of Energy for Advanced Innovative Vehicle Technologies has selected Forth for funding to implement the St. Louis Vehicle Electrification Rides for Seniors (SiLVERS) Project, which seeks to increase electric vehicle adoption and reduce transportation-related operating expenses for social service agencies in low-income communities. This pilot will demonstrate: EV …

(St. Louis – July 29, 2020) The office of St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green will host its semiannual community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, August 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 208 of St. Louis City Hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call …

In a continued effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community, the City of St. Louis today announced it is moving to close businesses that have continued to ignore public health orders and put the public’s safety in jeopardy. These are some of the same businesses that have previously received cease and desist …

At the request of the 26th and 28th Ward Alderwomen, the Board of Public Service is conducting a traffic study for the area bounded by Skinker and Delmar Boulevards, DeBaliviere Avenue, and Forest Park Parkway. The study will develop strategies to address traffic-related concerns about safety, connectivity, and speed. In spring 2020 a traffic survey was conducted. Over …

If you have a question, do not hesitate to contact the Board of Elections directly by phone at 622-4336, in person at 300 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101, or by email using the Board of Elections  website at https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/board-election-commissioners/. 1.  Will I have to wear a facemask at the polling place? On July …

Due to the alarming upward trending of COVID-19 cases over the past week the City of St. Louis Department of Health has announced that business operations in the City will remain at 75% capacity until further notice. Health Commissioner’s Order No. 12 supersedes Health Commissioner’s Order No. 10 which allowed large venues to increase their …

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As early as today, small businesses in the City of St. Louis that were severely impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic will begin receiving $5,000 grants from Mayor Lyda Krewson’s federal CARES Act relief package. “As a result of the ‘Stay at Home’ orders that we put into place to help …

(St. Louis – July 15, 2020) Comptroller Darlene Green welcomes the selection of partners to implement Cure Violence in Walnut Park and Dutchtown. “I am gratified that the city is ready to move forward with Cure Violence in these two additional neighborhoods, completing the three sites selected as part of our initial plan,” said Comptroller …

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Mayor Lyda Krewson today announced that applications are now being accepted for City residents needing rental and mortgage assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, $5.4 million in federal CARES Act funding is being made available through a new program called “St. Louis City CARES.” “As a result …

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Mayor Lyda Krewson today announced that two local non-profits have been selected to operate additional Cure Violence locations in the City of St. Louis. A professional service agreement (PSA) committee for the Department of Health (DOH) chose to contract with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. to operate the …

Just as the City of St. Louis heads into a stretch of extremely hot weather next week, Mayor Lyda Krewson today announced the immediate availability of $3 million in utility assistance for residents from the CARES Act through a partnership with Cooldownstlouis.org over the next 18 months. “We know all too well that St. Louis …

After several weeks of thoughtful deliberation and collaboration, local government, public health, and school system officials have decided to allow for the re-entry into schools and in-school learning in the City of St. Louis later this summer and fall. The decision, which depends on the implementation of extensive public health precautions and safety protocols, has been …

Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed, Missouri State Representative Steve Roberts, Congressman Lacy Clay and 26th ward Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard are hosting a joint free COVID-19 testing site and public safety resource event on Monday, July 20 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. “We are facing two public health crises at once. The fight against gun …

July 9, 2020 I have had several amicable conversations with various protest group leaders in an effort to ensure the safety of protesters, the public and police. After June 1, most protests in the City of St. Louis have been non-violent and have proceeded with the help of the police and without injury or little …

The City of St. Louis Department of Health (DOH) is alerting the community of continued delays at some commercial laboratories in processing COVID-19 tests results. The Department of Health has also been advised that the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has a backlog of COVID-19 cases that have not been entered in …

Today, the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Board Bill 63 Committee Substitute As Amended. The bill now moves to the Mayor’s desk for her signature. “I am thankful to all of the members of the Board of Aldermen for coming together and unanimously passing legislation that will help to move our City forward. These policies …

As families and friends make plans to gather over the upcoming 4th of July weekend, the City of St. Louis Department of Health has issued a warning to remember to keep your guard up. This week every year, the Department issues health and safety messages, but the focus is around fireworks safety. This year along …

Did you recently sign a petition to “create jobs” or “fix the roads”? Well, you were actually misled into signing the petition to privatize St. Louis Lambert International Airport. If you signed the petition in error, please stop by the office of Comptroller Darlene Green at St. Louis City Hall, Room 212, on Thursday, July …

Mayor Lyda Krewson, Public Safety Director Judge Jimmie Edwards, and Police Commissioner Chief John Hayden, in partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, today announced an outside review of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department aimed at enacting the best policies and practices for improving community policing, protecting civil rights, and reducing violent …

St. Louis County and St. Louis City have issued new public health orders requiring all individuals to wear a face mask or covering at all times when in indoor facilities and outside when social distancing is not possible. The requirement applies to everyone over the age of nine (9). There will be limited exceptions to …

A rainstorm forced Affinia Healthcare to reschedule the free COVID-19 community testing event at Central Baptist Church. The event will be on Thursday, July 2, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All pre-registrations for June 30th. will be honored on July 2nd.    Original Source

Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed has filed legislation to use the powers of the legislative branch to detail and direct the actions necessary for the closure of the Medium Security Institute (MSI). “I have always been in favor of criminal justice reform. These bills will be a catalyst to a defined and organized process …

The City of St. Louis Department of Health is once again notifying the public that some commercial laboratories are experiencing delays in processing COVID-19 tests. On May 24th the Department of Health originally alerted the public to this issue. The delay in processing means longer wait times for patients to find out if they are …

COVID-19 testing continues to be a priority for the City of St. Louis. Thanks to Affinia Healthcare and Central Baptist Church the next free community testing event in the city will be at Central Baptist, 2842 Washington Blvd, Tuesday, June 30, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Although not required, pre-registration is being offered online …

The City of St. Louis Refuse Division would like to remind residents with roll carts that the trash collection schedule will be adjusted to accommodate Independence Day observance on Friday, July 3, 2020. Residents who normally have their roll carts collected on Mondays and Thursdays will have their trash collected on Monday, June 29th and …

Mayor Lyda Krewson today joined federal and local officials in celebrating the decision by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to relocate more than 1,000 employees to Downtown St. Louis. “This is a great day for our City. We are so thrilled to welcome the USDA …

Key components of GeoFutures Strategic Roadmap include: Establishing the GeoFutures Coalition to oversee region’s geospatial activities Scaling up of geospatial talent and workforce development Focusing on racial equity and community driven wealth-building efforts Strengthening St. Louis’ geospatial technology innovation capacity ST. LOUIS – Building on an already strong asset base, St. Louis’ geospatial sector now …

A JUNETEETH Message from License Collector Mavis Thompson  As our nation reckons with the impacts of systemic racism – from slavery to mass incarceration – we in the St. Louis community take this moment to commemorate where our journey to freedom as Black people began.   On June 19, 1865 – a group of enslaved people …