Ordinances by Alderman Laura Keys

This bill contains a ballot measure calling for and providing for the holding of an election in the City of St. Louis on April 4, 2023, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of St. Louis a proposal to impose an additional sales tax for three percent (3%) on the retail sales of adult use non-medical marijuana made in the City of St. Louis, as authorized by Amendment Three of the Missouri Constitution; directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; proving for the notice of election as provided by law and the manner of voting thereat; providing the publication of this ordinance; and continuing an Emergency Clause. This bill will have the positive effect of allowing the voters to decide if the sales tax revenue may be collected as allowed by Missouri Constitution.

The proposed bill authorizes the honorary street name Benjamin Polson Way pursuant to Ordinance 68937. Benjamin Polson Way will begin at the intersection of Shawmut Place and Ridge Avenue and run north on Shawmut Place to the intersection of Shawmut Place and North Wells Avenue.