Priorities and Initiatives

Initiatives

Strategic Priorities

Rebuild Trust in City Services

Improve streets and sidewalks, complete water infrastructure plan, clean vacant lots, increase towing capabilities, and update CEMA processes

Recover and Revitalize Neighborhoods

Accelerate tornado recovery, implement North City neighborhood plans and improve public health and housing availability, develop vacant building plans, empower the Neighborhood Stabilization Division to better serve residents, and develop strategies to support the unhoused

Accelerate Economic Development

Revitalize downtown, coordinate economic development across departments, simplify permitting and licensing, update zoning policies, make strategic catalytic investments

Cultivate a Culture of Excellence

Promote a “customer first” culture, develop performance metrics for all departments, hire faster, enhance training, recognize excellence

Modernize City Government

Offer competitive pay, optimize organizational structures, streamline procurement, and leverage modern IT capabilities

Year-One Priorities

High-Quality City Services

Deliver efficient, high-quality services to residents and businesses to enhance the quality of life and the ease of doing business in St. Louis.

Economic Transformation

Transform St. Louis into a thriving hub for business and career opportunities with vibrant neighborhoods that all residents can be proud to call home.

Inclusive Growth

Drive inclusive prosperity by improving housing, addressing homelessness, supporting workforce growth through immigration, and ensuring every child in St. Louis has access to quality education.

Public Safety and Justice

Build a safer and more just city for all by continuing to reduce crime, increasing street safety, improving community police relations, expanding services for at-risk populations, and reforming the City Justice Center.