Tag Archive | "Board_of_Aldermen"

Bosley’s Brick Bill Passes

Monday, February 5, 2007

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On Friday the Board of Aldermen passed a bill that seeks to make it harder for brick thieves in the city. Calling St. Louis the “Used Brick Capital of the World”, Alderman Freeman Bosley, Sr., the bill’s sponsor, said that “brick rustlers” are more than a nuisance, but also a danger to themselves and others. He [...]

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Green Reserving Comment on Park Deal, Slay Lists Improvements and Supporters

Friday, January 19, 2007

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The following statement is from John Farrell, Comptroller Darlene Green’s spokesman… “The comptroller believes people on both sides of this issue have strong points. On one side are the citizens and taxpayers who want to protect their parks and have a say in plans to develop park land. On the other side is the [...]

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Of Prayers and Politics

Monday, January 15, 2007

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An incident at the last meeting of the Board of Aldermen is making a few elected officials take a second look at who they will be supporting in the race for Board President. On Thursday, the morning of the meeting, Ald. Kathleen Hanrahan (23rd Ward) asked President Jim Shrewsbury to include a prayer for the son [...]

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Committee Passes Street Peddling Bill

Thursday, January 11, 2007

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After two years of trying, Ald. Lyda Krewson is one step closer to getting passed her bill aimed at ending the common practice of children and adults selling items to drivers at busy intersections. Representatives from the Nation of Islam, city firefighters, the Suburban Journal’s Old News Boys Day, and even a candidate for alderman raised [...]

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McMillan, Samuel Honored

Thursday, January 11, 2007

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The Board of Aldermen started off their morning meeting by honoring one of their own. Former 19th Ward alderman Mike McMillan, the new license collector for the city, was the subject of resolution honoring his years of service on the board and wishing him well in his new citywide elected office. Resolution #182, introduced by Ald. Craig [...]

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Board President Candidates on SLPS

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

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The two candidates for President of the Board of Aldermen addressed members of the 15th Ward Democrats last night at the Carpenter Branch Library in south St. Louis. After giving their intro speeches, both took questions from the audience. One question asked was on what kind of person each would look for if as Board President [...]

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Political Briefs

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

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SECOND ONLY TO DETROIT — According to the latest government statistics, the St. Louis metropolitan area lost 3,300 jobs over a recent yearlong period — the worst in the nation, save Detroit. (What is it about St. Louis and Detroit? First crime, now job loss. Talk about a race to the bottom.) The report, which examined [...]

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Drinks On, Drinks Off

Friday, December 8, 2006

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The Board of Aldermen today passed legislation to change the law banning new liquor licenses from being issued in the 22nd Ward on the north side. At the same time, they passed a new ban against issuing new licenses in the 24th Ward in south St. Louis. Twenty-Second Ward Alderman Jeffrey Boyd said his bill (BB [...]

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Locust Biz District Appointments

Friday, December 8, 2006

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The Board of Aldermen today approved Mayor Francis Slay’s appointments to the Locust Central Business District. Samuel Coleman was reappointed to the board, representing the district’s renters. Harry Michael was also appointed to the board, replacing Brad Hamilton. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net

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Committee pushes back vote on cop residency bill to June 30

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

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The Legislation Committee of the Board of Aldermen met this afternoon to discuss a bill to again ask voters whether they prefer cops to be required to live in the city. Board bill 47, sponsored by Aldermen Freeman Bosley, Sr. (3rd Ward), Ken Ortmann (9th), Steve Gregali (14th), and Jennifer Florida (15th), would be non-binding since [...]

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VIDEO: Aldermen pass budget, give small wage increase to city workers

Friday, June 16, 2006

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The St. Louis Board of Aldermen today passed Board Bill #1, the bill which sets the city’s budget for the fiscal year begining July 1. Much to the delight of the employees of the City of St. Louis, the budget does include a pay raise for city workers, albeit a small one. Alderman Steve Conway, an [...]

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