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Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez
Daniela Velazquez represents Ward 06 for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
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Representation
Daniela Velazquez represents Ward 06 for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Learn more about Ward 06.
Contact Information
Email: velazquezd@stlouis-mo.gov
Phone: (314) 622-3287
Fax: (314) 622-4273
Social media:
Address:
1200 Market Street City Hall, Room 230
St. Louis, Mo 63103
Committee Memberships
As Ward 6 Alderwoman
- Legislation and Rules , Vice-Chair
- Public Safety
- Special Committee on Reducing Red Tape , Vice-Chair
- Transportation and Commerce
Legislative Activity
Activity for 2023-2024 legislative session
Board Bills
| Bill | Sponsor Type |
|---|---|
|
BB 10 Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) between Southwest Airlines Co. (“Southwest”) and the City of St. Louis, Missouri |
Co-Sponsor |
|
BB 5 OD2A Grant Award to the St. Louis City Department of Health |
Co-Sponsor |
|
BB 4 Homeland Security Grant for the St. Louis Fire Department |
Co-Sponsor |
| Voting record | Percent | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Aye | 100% | 10 |
| All | 100% | 10 |
Resolutions
| Resolution | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Resolution 34 National Gun Violence Awareness Day |
Co-Sponsor |
|
Resolution 19 Honoring Mr. Sean Spencer |
Primary |
|
Resolution 14 Supporting Gender-Affirming Care |
Co-Sponsor |
|
Resolution 13 Special Committee on Long-Term Healthcare |
Co-Sponsor |
|
Resolution 8 Recognition of Ralph Yarl |
Co-Sponsor |
No votes found.
Biography
Daniela is proud to be the Alderwoman for the 6th Ward, which represents the neighborhoods of Compton Heights, Compton Hill, Shaw, Tower Grove South and portions of Dutchtown.
Daniela is a first-generation St. Louisan. Her parents were both born in Puerto Rico and moved to the St. Louis region to build a better life. Her family is a testament to the American Dream, and she is proud to be a child of that dream. She learned the power of difference and advocacy at an early age when her late brother, Marcus, was a student at Missouri School for the Blind, which is now in the 6th Ward.
Daniela is also the first Latina to serve on the board.
Daniela also brings her strategic communications experience to the Board in service of the city.Prior to being elected, she worked with a diverse range of organizations, spanning from grassroots community organizations and community-based coalitions, top global companies and national nonprofits to help tell their story. She previously was the director of communications for the ACLU of Missouri, served a staff consultant for the Ferguson Commission and worked as a
journalist.
Daniela is a graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism and has served on the boards of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis, Pro-Choice Missouri and St. Louis Public Radio. She is also a member of the RBC’s Leadership 100.
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