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Mayor Spencer Unveils Plan to Refocus St. Louis Police Board on Officers, Oversight, and Public Trust
Four priorities call on the Board to raise starting pay, exercise real oversight, accelerate violence prevention, and commit to transparency.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/28/2026
SLATE Announces RFP for WIOA Title I Career Services
SLATE invites qualified organizations to apply for a WIOA Title I Career Services contract. Proposals are due November 30, 2026.
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 10/28/2026
City of St. Louis Announces Close-Out of Phase 1 Tornado Zone Emergency Demolitions, Sets Path for Phase 2
The City is clearing the most urgent safety threats from the May 2025 tornado and will begin Phase 2 in early 2027.
Press release | Recovery Office | 10/27/2026
St. Louis to Celebrate HalLOUween!
Website highlights opportunities around the city for candy, activities, and more!
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Fire Department,Division of Recreation,St. Louis Public Library | 10/27/2026
City of St. Louis Pauses Police Chief’s Pay Increase Due to Legal Concerns
The City is pausing the salary increase until a state investigation is concluded.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/26/2026
City of St. Louis Awards $4 Million to Bring 250 Tornado-Damaged Affordable Rental Units Back Online
5 organizations in North St. Louis will repair affordable rental units for families earning up to 80 percent of area median income.
Press release | Affordable Housing Commission of the City of St. Louis,Recovery Office | 10/26/2026
Brightside St. Louis Hosts Pumpkin Toss and Drop-Off Sites
City residents can compost pumpkins for free from Nov. 1 - 8
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Brightside St. Louis | 10/23/2026
Updated procedure
Attorneys, Please observe the following procedures in handling cases in St. Louis City Municipal Court, and share this information with your staff.
Press release | Municipal Court | 10/23/2026
Congressman Wesley Bell Visits SLATE Missouri Job Center
Congressman Wesley Bell visits SLATE Missouri Job Center, recognizing its impact on workforce development and career opportunities in St. Louis.
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 10/21/2026
Mayor Cara Spencer Meeting with Other Cities This Week
The Mayor will be meeting with other Midwestern cities to collaborate on innovative ways to revitalize downtown and address additional priorities.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/19/2026
Refuse Division Pilot Program Aims to Improve Service Delivery
The number of alley trash dumpsters in 2 wards is being reduced to align with the City’s standard of 1 dumpster per 4 households.
News/Announcement | Department of Streets,Refuse Division | 10/16/2026
City of St. Louis Selected for Work for America Talent Accelerator
The City of St. Louis selected as 1 of 10 cities nationwide for Work for America's Data-Driven Hiring Talent Accelerator.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/16/2026
Mayor Spencer Names Three New Judges to St. Louis Municipal Courts
Miller to lead the Municipal Courts following Judge McCoy’s retirement; Hurst named Municipal Judge and McMahon named Provisional Judge.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Municipal Court | 10/15/2026
Excellence in Public Service Awards 2026 - Awardees
The City of St. Louis honored eight civil servants at the inaugural Excellence in Public Service Awards, celebrating its 3,000+ employees.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/14/2026
Mayor Spencer and Board of Aldermen Announce Legislation to Modernize St. Louis's Civil Service System
A six-bill package would send a Charter amendment, set firm deadlines for employee appeals, and create a clear grievance process for City workers.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Personnel | 10/13/2026
City of St. Louis Reaches ARPA Performance Deadline and Moves Into Processing Final Invoices
Mayor Cara Spencer thanks City staff and community partners as City turns to final invoicing and $498 million federal recovery allocation closeout.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/08/2026
Resilience & Emergency Response Award - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Resilience & Emergency Response category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/07/2026
City of St. Louis Announces Finalists For Inaugural Excellence In Public Service Awards
Mayor Cara Spencer and Personnel Director Brian Light will co-host the ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, in the City Hall Rotunda
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Personnel | 10/06/2026
Be Well Cafe & Market to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of New Be Well Pavilion in Hyde Park
The project was made possible through a Neighborhood Transformation Grant from CDA, funded by ARPA.
Press release | Community Development Administration | 10/06/2026
Notice of Electioneering Policy
The St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners outlines revised electioneering policy.
Press release | Board of Election Commissioners | 10/06/2026
Civil Service Rising Star Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Civil Service Rising Star category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/06/2026
Mayor Cara Spencer Announces Kia Murray as New Press Secretary
Kia Murray brings eight years of broadcast, digital, and crisis communication experience to City Hall.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/05/2026
Gateway Public Service Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Gateway Public Service category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/05/2026
City of St. Louis Makes Major Improvements to Tuskegee Airmen Field in Tandy Park
Improvements of $2.4 million include new turf, bleachers, and scoreboard system on a field that will host youth football, soccer and lacrosse.
Press release | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Office of the Mayor | 10/02/2026
Frontline & Trades Hero Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Frontline & Trades Hero category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/02/2026
Sustainable Neighborhood Toolkit, V2.0
Updated and redesigned Sustainable Neighborhood Toolkit V2.0 aligns with the goals of the City's 2025 Sustainability and Climate Plan.
News/Announcement | Office of Sustainability | 10/01/2026
City of St. Louis Announces Sarah Mangapora as the Next Building Commissioner
Mangapora brings more than a decade of architecture, construction management and organizational leadership experience to the Building Division.
Press release | Department of Public Safety,Office of the Mayor,Building Division | 10/01/2026
CDA Announces Nearly $20 Million in Proposed FY2027 CDBG and HOME Investments
Federal funding for home repair, youth and senior services, homelessness, jobs, vacancy reduction and neighborhood improvements across St. Louis.
Press release | Community Development Administration | 09/30/2026
Innovation and Efficiency Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Innovation and Efficiency category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 09/30/2026
CDA Announces $300,000 in New Funding to Reduce and Prevent Vacancy in St. Louis
Vacant Building Initiative Fund NOFA utilizes new funding made possible following voter approval of Proposition V (Ordinance 71990).
Press release | Community Development Administration | 09/30/2026