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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Joined by President Megan Green, Alderman Shane Cohn, and Safe Streets Advocates, Announces New Effort to Implement Automated Traffic Enforcement in St. Louis
The effort is a part of the St. Louis Safer Streets initiative, which aims to improve street and pedestrian safety.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 09/18/2023 -
National Emergency Preparedness Month 2023
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. The 2023 theme is preparation for older adults. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.
News/Announcement | City Emergency Management Agency | 08/24/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces New Action on Gun Safety Legislation, Holds Listening Session with Gun Violence Survivors, Law Enforcement Leaders
Learn of new efforts to enact commonsense gun safety legislation
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen,Office of Violence Prevention | 08/22/2023 -
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Until 10pm Friday, 8/25
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis
Press release | Division of Health,City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Human Services | 08/20/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces Final Round of Public Engagement for Former Workhouse Site
The digital survey encourages residents to give their feedback on popular concepts based on more than 700 responses in the first round of engagement.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Corrections Division | 08/14/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Gun Safety, Police Accountability Bills
Both bills were passed out of the Board of Aldermen and sent to the mayor’s desk following feedback from SLMPD Chief Robert J. Tracy.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the City Counselor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 08/03/2023 -
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Until 9pm Saturday, 7/29
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis
Press release | Division of Health,City Emergency Management Agency | 07/27/2023 -
Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday through Friday
Heat index values of up to 109°F are expected and hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 07/25/2023 -
The Office of Violence Prevention Kicks Off its Partnership between National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and Everytown's Be SMART Program in Gravois Park
NOBLE Executives and Be SMART Program to Provide Palm Cards on Secure Gun Storage and Free Gun Locks for Distribution
Press release | Office of Violence Prevention | 05/26/2023 -
City of St. Louis Announces Summer Fun STL Youth Programming Sites, Summer Youth Job Opportunities
Summer 2023 safe and fun activities and job opportunities for St. Louis youth
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention,Division of Recreation,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/25/2023 -
Detention Facility Oversight Board Public Statement about Division Of Corrections Obstruction
| Detention Facilities Oversight Board | 05/15/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Delivers 2023 State of the City Address with Focus on Modernizing City Government, Cutting Red Tape, and Reimagining Public Safety
Jones emphasized how she hears the frustrations of everyday residents and is working every day to make St. Louis a stronger, safer city for families.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 04/26/2023 -
City of St. Louis Environmental Investigation Unit Issues Record Number of Citations for Illegal Dumping, Strengthens Camera System with American Rescue Plan Funds
The EIU - with the Police Department, the Streets Department, City Counselor, and Neighborhood Stabilization Team - issued 818 charges.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Refuse Division,Citizens' Service Bureau,Office of the City Counselor | 03/29/2023 -
City of St. Louis Files Federal Lawsuit Against Kia, Hyundai for Automaker’s Failure to Install Industry-Standard Safety Technology
Since May of 2022, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has received more than 4,500 reports of thefts of Kia or Hyundai vehicles.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the City Counselor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 03/27/2023 -
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Possible Winter Storm
City of St. Louis joins the NWS to urge residents to take precautions and preventive measures during and after the storm.
Press release | Homeless Services,Street Division,City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 01/24/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Bill to Establish Missouri’s First Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot, Expand Health Care Access, and Create Opportunities for Youth
Jones announced today the signing of the Working Families Bill (BB116) to support St. Louisans, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention,Board of Aldermen | 12/28/2022 -
City of St. Louis Winter Storm Response Update
An update from City departments on our ongoing winter weather response.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Street Division,Homeless Services | 12/23/2022 -
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Possible Winter Storm, Recommends Residents Plan Ahead, Take Precautions if Traveling
The National Weather Service (NWS) declares a Winter Storm Watch and Wind Chill Watch for our region beginning Thursday, December 22.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Street Division,Environmental Health Services,Homeless Services | 12/21/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces Chief Robert Tracy as the City of St. Louis’ Next Chief of Police
Jones announced the appointment of former Wilmington, Delaware Chief of Police Robert Tracy to head the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Press release | Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Office of the Mayor | 12/14/2022 -
City of St. Louis Releases List of Police Chief Finalists Ahead of Tuesday Town Hall
The City has expanded this town hall to include four candidates to offer the public a more robust opportunity to hear from top voices.
Press release | Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Office of the Mayor | 12/05/2022
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