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St. Louis City and County to Require Masks to Limit Spread of COVID-19 Delta Variant
As the Delta variant spreads, the City and County will require masks to be worn in indoor public places and on public transportation beginning Monday.
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 07/23/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis as Organization Distributes Food to Families Participating in Summer Programs
$200 worth of food each was distributed to 60 youth and their families.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 07/21/2021 -
Joint Statement from St. Louis City and St. Louis County on Sharp Increase in COVID-19 Cases
The City and County will continue to urge everyone to wear masks, even if you are vaccinated.
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 07/20/2021 -
St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, Department of Health to Join 77th District Greater Ville Jobs and Community Resource Fair
On July 23, SLATE, the Department of Health and more will join the Greater Ville Jobs and Community Resource Fair at Farragut Elementary School.
Press release | Department of Health,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,Office of the Mayor | 07/19/2021 -
City Refuse Division Directs Residents to Nearly 30 Recycling Bins as Hiring Efforts Continue
Longstanding labor shortage in the department impacts collection of recyclables.
News/Announcement | Refuse Division,Office of the Mayor | 07/16/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Responds to Failure to Resolve City Counselor’s Concerns Regarding Board Bill 2 at Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones statement
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen | 07/16/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Joins Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at Women’s Empowerment Roundtable During St. Louis Visit
Secretary Walsh is visiting the region to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s plans to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and workforce
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/15/2021 -
Department of Health Announces Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Community clinics planned through July 31, 2021.
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 07/15/2021 -
St. Louis Board of Aldermen Passes Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ American Rescue Act Plan Proposal, Restores $5 Million in Direct Financial Assistance to St. Louis Families
The Board of Aldermen voted to restore $5 million in direct financial assistance to St. Louis families negatively impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen | 07/13/2021 -
St. Louis City Counselor’s Office Finds President Reed’s Economic Development Proposals Do Not Comply With Federal American Rescue Plan Act Guidelines
The City Counselor outlined federal eligibility concerns regarding Reed’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) bill currently at the Board of Aldermen
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the City Counselor | 07/13/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura Jones & Congresswoman Cori Bush Tour Public Safety and Social Service Locations, Meet with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
The Mayor and Congresswoman learned more about Denver’s STAR program which redirects some 911 calls to mental health professionals and social workers.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 07/09/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones' Office Responds to Committee's Failure to Deliver $5 Million in Direct Assistance to St. Louis Families
A statement from Nick Dunne regarding the HUD, Zoning Committee and Lewis Reed’s refusal to deliver $5 million in assistance to St. Louis families.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/08/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Treasurer Adam Layne Urge St. Louis Families to Be Prepared for July 15 Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
Jones and others encouraged families to prepare for the expanded tax credit, which will give $3,000-3,600 annually per child to eligible families.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/06/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Gives Updates on Key Issues Facing St. Louis During Constituent Livestream
Friday, July 2, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones provided an update on the progress made by her administration on key issues of importance to St. Louisans.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/02/2021 -
St. Louis City and County Issue Public Health Advisory Regarding Emergence of COVID-19 Delta Variant
New cases of COVID-19 are rising at an accelerating rate, and the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the disease continues to spread.
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 07/01/2021 -
Jones Administration to Offer Update on Medium Security Institution
Media Advisory
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 06/30/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Passes $80 Million Direct Relief Package at Board of Estimate and Apportionment
The proposal addresses public health, public safety and economic stability, and addresses the COVID-19-related crises impacting St. Louis.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/30/2021 -
Congresswoman Cori Bush Calls on St. Louis Board of Aldermen to Pass Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ $80 Million Direct Relief Plan to Protect St. Louisans from COVID-19, Keep Families in Homes
Bush called on the Board to pass Jones’ initial funding plan for vaccines, relief to families, and community violence intervention programs.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/29/2021 -
City Announces New Summer Programming at St. Louis Schools Through Youth Development Collaborative
Five new youth programming sites for the summer to keep youth safe and engaged while school is out.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 06/28/2021 -
St. Louis Department of Health Joins National “Shots at the Shop” Initiative to Expand Vaccine Opportunities in Black-Owned Barbershops and Beauty Salons
The move comes as the Delta variant of COVID-19, a more contagious and dangerous strain of the virus, sweeps across Missouri.
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 06/25/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Responds to Continuation of Federal Eviction Moratorium
The following is a statement from Mayor Jones regarding the extension of the CDC's likely final temporary halt on evictions until July 31, 2021.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/24/2021 -
St. Louis Joins President Joe Biden’s Community Violence Intervention Collaborative
Biden’s administration announced a Community Violence Intervention Collaborative of officials from 15 jurisdictions, including St. Louis
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/23/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Presents St. Louis Vaccination, Direct Relief Proposals to Dr. Anthony Fauci at US Conference of Mayors Meeting
June 22 at 3:00pm, the nation’s mayors will gather with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss the work cities are doing to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Health | 06/22/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones to Outline St. Louis Vaccination, Direct Relief Proposals for Dr. Anthony Fauci, United States Conference of Mayors
June 22 at 3:00pm, the nation’s mayors will gather with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss the work cities are doing to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Health | 06/22/2021 -
St. Louis City, County Sue to Block New State Law That Nullifies Federal Gun Laws, Ties Hands of Law Enforcement
STL City and County filed a joint lawsuit seeking to block a new law which prevents local law enforcement from following federal gun laws.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/21/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Commemorates Juneteenth
Statement from the Mayor
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/19/2021 -
Mayor Jones' Statement on Emptying the Workhouse
As of yesterday, there are no detainees remaining in the Medium Security Institution, commonly known as the Workhouse.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/18/2021 -
SLATE Receives $1.1 Million U.S. Department of Labor Grant in Support of St. Louis YouthBuild Program
St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment has won a $1.1 million federal grant to support the St. Louis Youthbuild program.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 06/17/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and Comptroller Darlene Green Release Joint Statement In Response to Board of E&A Meeting
Jones and Green released a statement in response to Board of Aldermen President Reed’s refusal to take steps to pass the city’s budget.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller,Office of the Mayor | 06/16/2021 -
Greater St. Louis Labor Council Urges Passage of Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ $80 Million Direct Relief Proposal
The Greater St. Louis Labor Council announced its support for Jones’ proposal to invest $80 million in ARPA direct relief funds.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/16/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Outlines Plan to Provide Urgent, Direct Relief to St. Louis Families and Communities with First Infusion of $80 Million American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Jones outlined her proposal to allocate the first $80 million in immediate federal direct relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/15/2021 -
City Announces Opening of Outdoor Pools Ahead of Sweltering Weekend
Beginning this Friday, June 11, the City’s 3 outdoor pools - Cherokee Pool, Fairgrounds Pool and Marquette Pool - will be open from noon to 6pm.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Division of Recreation | 06/09/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Encourages St. Louis Residents to Apply for More Than 100 Vacant City Jobs
The mayor encourages City residents to apply for positions after lifting the effective hiring freeze instituted during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Personnel,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 06/09/2021 -
City Streets Department Announces Downtown, Downtown West Scooter Curfews
The curfew for these areas begins immediately, and will be implemented seven days a week, from 9:00pm to 8:00am.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 06/04/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Nominates Neal Richardson as Executive Director of St. Louis Development Corporation
Mayor Jones has nominated Neal Richardson to the SLDC Executive Director position. His appointment will be voted on at today's SLDC meeting at 4:30pm.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 06/03/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Mayor Quinton Lucas Release Joint Statement Regarding Proposed Special Session
Mayor Jones, Mayor Lucas Joint Statement on Special Session.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/02/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Responds to Call for Proposed Special Session
Mayor Jones' Statement on Rep. Nick Schroer's Call for Special Session
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/02/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ Administration Releases Framework for Distribution of $68 Million in Critical Direct Relief from American Rescue Plan Act
The initial framework is informed by the mayor’s Stimulus Advisory Board and the participation of more than 2,500 city residents.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/02/2021 -
City of St. Louis Seeking Applicants for Summer Jobs
Positions are still open for swimming pools, recreation programs, and labor/groundskeeping.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/26/2021 -
Mayor Jones Announces Public Safety Plans Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Jones outlines plans for public safety after hearing numerous calls from residents about the unsafe conditions Downtown last weekend.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/26/2021 -
Mayor Jones Kicks Off Community Canvass
Media Advisory
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/21/2021 -
Mayor Jones Announces New Rental and Utility Assistance for City Residents
City residents who have fallen behind on paying their rent and utilities during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for financial assistance.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Human Services | 05/20/2021 -
Dale Glass To Resign as Corrections Commissioner
Dale Glass, Corrections Commissioner for the City of St. Louis, will be resigning from his position at the end of the month.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Corrections Division | 05/12/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces New Appointees to Administration, School Board
Jones announces the appointments of Nancy Cross and Amber Simms, as well as Alisha Sonnier to the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Education for the City of St. Louis | 05/11/2021 -
St. Louis City Water Division Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory [UPDATE: Advisory Lifted]
City Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for a portion of its service area due to low water pressure caused by a broken water main.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Water Division,Department of Health | 05/11/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Crown Act Into Law, Vetoes Two Tax Abatements
The CROWN Act prohibits race-based hair discrimination.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/07/2021 -
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, and Congresswoman Cori Bush to Visit Drinking Water Treatment Plant and Highlight Water Infrastructure Needs
The group will tour the facility and speak about water infrastructure and the need for federal investments like those in Biden’s American Jobs Plan
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Water Supply and Purifying | 05/04/2021 -
Mayor Jones and County Executive Page Host Joint Press Conference on New Health Orders
Media Advisory
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Health | 05/02/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura Jones Hosts First Live Stream in Office
Media Advisory
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/29/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Passes FY2022 Budget with Amendments, Redirects Excess Police Staffing Budget to Diversion and Support Programs
With the support of Comptroller Darlene Green, St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura O. Jones passed several amendments to the Fiscal Year 22 budget.
Press release | Budget Division,Office of the Mayor | 04/29/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Police Accountability, Collect Corrections Complaints
Jones signed Executive Order #1, which clarifies how citizen complaints regarding police and correctional misconduct are reviewed and managed.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/28/2021 -
Child Abuse Prevention Month Reminds All to Protect the Next Generation
Child Abuse-Related charges reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have been steadily increasing over the past five years.
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 04/26/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and Congresswoman Cori Bush Visit St. Louis City Jails
Media Advisory
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/24/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces Stimulus Advisory Board
The Stimulus Advisory Board will advise and assist Mayor Jones by conducting research, building processes, and providing recommendations.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/23/2021 -
Inaugural Address by Mayor Tishaura O. Jones
Inaugural Address delivered by Mayor Tishaura O. Jones in the City Hall Rotunda on April 20, 2021
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/23/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Outlines New Priorities at Estimate and Apportionment, Workhouse Budget Zeroed Out
Today St. Louis City Budget Director Paul Payne presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Estimate and Apportionment | 04/21/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Responds to Guilty Verdicts for the Murder of George Floyd
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones remarks.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/20/2021 -
Inauguration of Mayor Tishaura Jones and Comptroller Darlene Green held April 20 at Noon
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public is encouraged to watch the inauguration on STL TV.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller,Office of the Mayor | 04/19/2021
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