GOV
Topics
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Definition: Hierarchical list of topics relevant to city and county governments within the United States. This is the main subject categorization scheme.
Metadata updated: 10/2/24
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| Title | Definition | Identifier | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Community Education | On-The-Job and Professional Training, Education Options, Work Ready Missouri | 44 | 10/2/24 |
| Airports | Lambert International Airport, Travel Accessible St. Louis, Airport Authority | 30 | 10/2/24 |
| Ambulance and Emergency Services | Emergency Response and Preparedness, Police, Fire, Public Safety | 193 | 10/2/24 |
| Animal Control | Pet Registration, Lost Pet Resources, Animal Control, Adoption, Pet Care | 11 | 10/2/24 |
| Annual Budget and Operating Plan | Budget Division, Transparency, Current Annual Operating Plan | 215 | 10/2/24 |
| Art and Fine Art | Arts Organizations, Galleries | 447 | 10/2/24 |
| Arts and Entertainment Events | Theater, Film, Arts, Calendar Submission, Special Events Permits | 163 | 10/2/24 |
| Beautification and Nuisance Reduction | Brightside, Sustainability, Garden Lease, Nuisance Reporting | 31 | 10/2/24 |
| Births, Deaths, Weddings, and other Life Events | Birth and Death certificates, Marriage, Cemetery Records, Register | 232 | 10/2/24 |
| Business and Industry | Assistance, Incentives, Licenses, Regulations, Bids | 77 | 10/2/24 |
| Business Assistance, Incentives, and Promotion | Tax incentives, Bonds, Loan programs, Development Assistance | 216 | 10/2/24 |
| Business Regulation and Licensing | Business Licenses, Liquor License, Downloadable Applications | 101 | 10/2/24 |
| Business Taxation | License Tax Fee Schedule, Special Tax District Information, Downloadable Tax Forms | 115 | 10/2/24 |
| Children and Teens Activities | Programs, Museums, Theater, Camps, Venues | 13 | 10/2/24 |
| Climate | Weather, Climate Conditions, Preparedness | 65 | 10/2/24 |
| Community | Neighborhoods, Marriage, Birth, Immigration, Support | 15 | 10/2/24 |
| Community Facilities | Parks, Recycling Drop-Off Locations, Farmer’s Markets | 169 | 10/2/24 |
| Complaints and Service Requests | Citizens' Service Bureau (CSB), Request Services, File Complaints | 161 | 10/2/24 |
| Concerts and Music | Local Music Venues, Organizations, Programs | 445 | 10/2/24 |
| Construction, Maintenance, and Improvements | Board of Public Service, Design Guidelines, Loan Programs, Department of Transportation | 78 | 10/2/24 |
| Courts and Justice System | Jury Duty, Making Bond, Visit an Inmate, Corrections | 224 | 10/2/24 |
| Dance | Local Dance Venues, Organizations, Programs | 448 | 10/2/24 |
| Education and Training | Adult, Schools, Special and Higher Education, Homeschooling | 52 | 10/2/24 |
| Elected Officials | Elected Officials, Wards, Aldermen | 112 | 10/2/24 |
| Elections and Voting | Absentee Ballot, Voter Registration, Polling Places Directions, Election Results | 219 | 10/2/24 |
| Electric, Gas, Sewer, and Utilities | Water Department, Links to Utilities, Assistance Programs | 76 | 10/2/24 |
| Employees | Retirement, Wellness, Regulations | 16 | 10/2/24 |
| Employment Rights and Regulations | Civil Service Manual, EEOC Complaint Form | 100 | 10/2/24 |
| Employment, Jobs, and Careers | Unemployment, Job-seeking, City Openings, Job Training | 24 | 10/2/24 |
| Environment | Waste, Recycling, Sustainability, Hazardous Materials | 46 | 10/2/24 |
| Environmental Protection | Sustainability, Cleanup, Prevention, Investigation | 178 | 10/2/24 |
| Equality | Diversity, Inclusion, Equal Opportunities, Civilian Oversight | 454 | 10/2/24 |
| Facts and Figures | Health Reports and Data, St. Louis City's Public Datasets, Census Reports | 226 | 10/2/24 |
| Federal and State Government Services | Child Support Services, Missouri Veterans Commission, House of Representatives, Senate | 62 | 10/2/24 |
| Fees and Payment Information | Pay Parking Ticket, Online Payments, Fee Explanations | 217 | 10/2/24 |
| Film, Radio, and Television | Local Movie Theaters, Public and Community Radio, Local Networks | 446 | 10/2/24 |
| Fire Departments | Fire Safety, Fire Prevention Permits, Careers, Firehouse Locations, Smoke Detectors | 32 | 10/2/24 |
| Food Safety | Food Permits, Food and Beverage Control Program, Health Rating and Inspections | 82 | 10/2/24 |
| Further and Higher education | Education Options, Local Colleges and Universities | 137 | 10/2/24 |
| Gambling and Lotteries | Casinos, Lottery, Gaming Commission | 189 | 10/2/24 |
| Government | Departments, Elected Officials, Voting, Services, Records | 17 | 10/2/24 |
| Hazardous Materials | Cleanup, Disposal, Bulky Pick-up | 165 | 10/2/24 |
| Health | Immunizations, Nutrition, Animal Control, Preventative Care | 72 | 10/2/24 |
| History and Heritage | Archives, Cemetery Records, Genealogical Records, Neighborhood Histories | 85 | 10/2/24 |
| Home Ownership | CDA-Assisted Homes for Sale, Land Tax Sales, Eviction Procedures and Policy | 167 | 10/2/24 |
| Home Rental | Occupancy Permit, Landlord Information, Inspections, Screening, and Evictions | 21 | 10/2/24 |
| Home Repairs and Renovation | Cultural Resources Preliminary Review, Home Repair Assistance, Building Permits | 177 | 10/2/24 |
| Homelessness | Health Services, Youth Services, Hope Is Moving In Initiative | 48 | 10/2/24 |
| Homeschooling | Getting Started, Statutes Regulating, Resources, Declaration of Enrollment | 213 | 10/2/24 |
| Housing | Owning, Renting, Homelessness, Repairs, Financing Programs | 102 | 10/2/24 |
| Housing Financial Programs | Affordable Housing Commission, Community Development Administration, Developer Resources | 206 | 10/2/24 |
| Immigration and Nationality | Programs, English language instruction, U.S. Citizenship, Support | 5 | 10/2/24 |
| Immunizations and Public Health | Asthma Services, Lead Testing, Smoking Cessation, Reports, Communicable Diseases | 188 | 10/2/24 |
| Labor Market Facts and Figures | Geospatial data, Annual Financial Report, Regional Economic Trends | 60 | 10/2/24 |
| Land Acquisition, Reutilization, and Development | Garden Lease Program, Historic Tax Credits, Featured Properties Planning | 22 | 10/2/24 |
| Law, Safety, and Justice | Courts, Emergency Services, Police, Fire, Legal Assistance | 28 | 10/2/24 |
| Legal Assistance | Legal Services, Civil Rights, Courts, Judicial Records | 170 | 10/2/24 |
| Leisure and Culture | Arts, Entertainment, Tourism, Cultural Venues, Sports | 43 | 10/2/24 |
| Libraries, Museums, and Cultural Venues | History Museums, Public Libraries, Art Museums, Zoo | 94 | 10/2/24 |
| Local Economy | Local Development Projects, Improvement Programs, Research Data | 70 | 10/2/24 |
| Local Government Employment Opportunities | Apply for City Jobs, Download Application, City Personnel Department | 222 | 10/2/24 |
| Local Government Offices, Agencies, and Departments | Mayor, City Government Structure, Recordings of Governmental Meetings | 204 | 10/2/24 |
| Local Government Records | Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Recorder of Deeds, Assessor’s Office | 51 | 10/2/24 |
| Local Government Services | Citizens' Service Bureau (CSB), Homeless Services, Human Services | 1 | 10/2/24 |
| Motor Vehicles | Driver’s License, Pay Tickets, Anti-Theft Devices, Report Abandoned Car | 119 | 10/2/24 |
| Neighborhood Associations | Neighborhood Websites, Business Associations, Social Media Pages | 73 | 10/2/24 |
| Neighborhood Programs and Events | Project Blitz, The Club Anti-Theft Device Program, Sustainability Toolkit | 79 | 10/2/24 |
| Neighborhoods | Neighborhood Websites, Maps, Neighborhood Project Ideas | 20 | 10/2/24 |
| Non-Governmental Organizations | TrailNet, United Way | 4 | 10/2/24 |
| Nutrition and Preventative Care | Schools Program, Lead Prevention, Health Education | 29 | 10/2/24 |
| Parking | Pay Tickets, Special Plates, Accessible Parking, Maps, Parking Commission, Boot Removal | 200 | 10/2/24 |
| Parks and Gardens | City Parks, Botanical Garden, Commissions, Organizations | 155 | 10/2/24 |
| Permits, Inspections, and Certifications | Blocking Right of Way, Commercial, Residential, Special Events | 90 | 10/2/24 |
| Pets and Animals | Registration, Lost Pet Service, Rescue Organizations | 42 | 10/2/24 |
| Planning | Neighborhood Plans, Geospatial Data, Planning Commission, Land Use | 7 | 10/2/24 |
| Police | Nuisance Reporting, Board of Police Commissioners, Police Department, Civilian Oversight | 181 | 10/2/24 |
| Policy Making | All Public Meetings, Board Bill Search, Budget Process, Resolutions | 197 | 10/2/24 |
| Preservation | Cultural Resources Office, Preservation Board, Regulations, Historic Districts, Landmarks | 3 | 10/2/24 |
| Procurement | Active City RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, Instructions to Bidders, Vendor Manual | 191 | 10/2/24 |
| Public and Private Schools | Public, Charter, Early Education Options, School Search | 231 | 10/2/24 |
| Public Transportation | MetroBus Frequent Routes and Maps, Senior Transportation, Metrolink | 198 | 10/2/24 |
| Rail and Water Transportation | St. Louis Port, Port Authority, Amtrak, Metro Transit, Travel Accessible St. Louis | 111 | 10/2/24 |
| Relocation | Car Registration, Utilities, Schools, Occupancy, Housing Resources | 2 | 10/2/24 |
| Self employment | 182 | 10/2/24 | |
| Shopping and Dining | St. Louis Shopping Guide, Dining and Restaurants, Food Magazines | 58 | 10/2/24 |
| Small Business | Business Licenses, Business Assistance Center, Venture Capital Resources | 174 | 10/2/24 |
| Social and Support Groups | Functional Needs Registry, St. Louis Area Agency on Aging, VetNet | 8 | 10/2/24 |
| Special Educational Needs and Additional Support | School for the Blind, Support Organizations, Language Instruction | 185 | 10/2/24 |
| Sports and Recreation | St. Louis Sports Teams, Recreation Division, Recreation Centers, Programs | 55 | 10/2/24 |
| Streets, Sidewalks, and Streetlighting | Permits, Report Potholes, Sewer Lateral Program, Streets Department, Towing Division | 229 | 10/2/24 |
| Taxation and Revenue | Assessment Appeal Process, Personal Property Tax, City Revenues | 25 | 10/2/24 |
| Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Utilities | Communications Division, Providers, Regulations | 158 | 10/2/24 |
| Temporary Housing | Short-term housing, Relocation, Business Travelers | 69 | 10/2/24 |
| Theater | Local Theater Venues, Organizations, Programs | 444 | 10/2/24 |
| Tourism | City Transportation, Shopping Guide, Explore St. Louis | 179 | 10/2/24 |
| Transportation, Infrastructure, and Utilities | Airports, Rail, Public Transit, Vehicles, Utilities, Streets | 19 | 10/2/24 |
| Unemployment and Jobseeking | SLATE, Apply for City Jobs, YouthBuild, File Unemployment | 172 | 10/2/24 |
| Urban Development and Planning | Land Acquisition, Planning, Preservation, Zoning | 160 | 10/2/24 |
| Volunteering | Medical Reserve Corps, Brightside, Block Captains, Environmental Conservation | 154 | 10/2/24 |
| Wards and Neighborhoods | Assessment Appeal Process, Personal Property Tax, City Revenues | 173 | 10/2/24 |
| Waste Management and Recycling | Trash, Recycling, Compost, Reuse | 99 | 10/2/24 |
| Workforce Training and Development | SLATE, On-The-Job Training, Work Assistance Programs | 156 | 10/2/24 |
| Youth Employment | Youth Employment Programs, SLATE, YouthBuild, Civil Liberties Jobs Program | 63 | 10/2/24 |
| Zoning | Geospatial Data, Maps, Building Division, Zoning Section | 153 | 10/2/24 |
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