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Mayor Spencer Issues Executive Order to Waive 25% Insurance Holdback for Tornado-Damaged Properties
06/12/2025 - The issue stems from the State’s holdback law, Section 67.410, RSMo., which was incorporated by the City in 1996 as Ordinance No. 63838. -
President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Requests for Major Disaster Declarations to Assist Missourians Impacted by April 29 and May 16 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
06/10/2025 - The disaster declaration makes Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in the City of St. Louis. -
Mayor Cara Spencer Places CEMA Commissioner on Leave, Releases Documents and Audio Regarding Siren Failure
05/20/2025 - Mayor Cara Spencer is moving to place CEMA Commissioner Sarah Russell on paid administrative leave pending a full external investigation -
Mayor Spencer Appoints Colonel Ben Jonsson as Chief Operating Officer
05/15/2025 - Colonel Benjamin Jonsson brings internationally recognized leadership to the position directly overseeing the city’s operations. -
SLDC Board of Directors Elects Otis Williams As Interim President and Executive Director
05/01/2025 - Otis Williams worked at SLDC for 22 years and served as president and executive director from 2013 to 2021 -
Mayor Spencer Appoints Jim Suelmann Interim Director of Streets
04/30/2025 - Suelmann previously served as director of streets under four different mayors from 1985 until his retirement in 2006. -
Mayor Spencer Shuts Down Problematic Building Stabilization Program
04/29/2025 - The City had used the program to make repairs to private properties, billing the property owners. -
Mayor Cara Spencer Takes Office as the 48th Mayor of St. Louis
04/15/2025 - She emphasized that better days are ahead for St. Louis and pledges to work collaboratively with all stakeholders
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