Resolution Number 166 In Session 2025-2026
That the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis Affirms that Access to Adequate, Affordable, Nourishing, and Culturally Meaningful Food is a Basic Human Right
Summary
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis affirms that access to adequate, affordable, nourishing, and culturally meaningful food is a basic human right, and commits to advancing citywide food and nutrition security by coordinating across departments; investing in equitable policies and programs; embedding food access and resilience planning into capital, land-use, and infrastructure decisions; prioritizing regenerative and climate-smart practices; and collaborating with community organizations and residents—especially those in historically excluded communities—to build a sustainable, equitable, and resilient food future for all St. Louis residents.
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Overview
Session: 2025-2026
Introduced: 12/05/2025
Sponsor: Primary Sponsors: Daniela Velazquez
Latest Activity: First Reading
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12/05/2025
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