/tags/darlene-green Darlene Green en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-11/darlene-green-says-st-louis-still-needs-her-as-comptroller-even-after-30-years Incumbent Darlene Green is one of three candidates running for St. Louis comptroller. She faces former alderwoman and state Rep. Donna Baringer and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-11/darlene-green-says-st-louis-still-needs-her-as-comptroller-even-after-30-years Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-11-28/photos-megan-green-makes-st-louis-history-as-first-woman-board-of-aldermen-president Green replaces Lewis Reed, who resigned after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges earlier this year. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:23:29 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-28/photos-megan-green-makes-st-louis-history-as-first-woman-board-of-aldermen-president Brian Munoz /government-politics-issues/2021-07-16/st-louis-pandemic-relief-on-hold-as-city-officials-cant-agree-on-spending-plan The city's top fiscal body failed Friday to approve a proposed $168 million spending plan ahead of a summer recess at the Board of Aldermen. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:43:51 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-07-16/st-louis-pandemic-relief-on-hold-as-city-officials-cant-agree-on-spending-plan Corinne Ruff /government-politics-issues/2021-04-29/budget-sent-to-st-louis-board-of-aldermen-cuts-police-spending-directs-money-to-social-services The $4 million in savings would be directed toward victims services, affordable housing, homeless services and a legal department to prosecute civil rights violations. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:29:09 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-29/budget-sent-to-st-louis-board-of-aldermen-cuts-police-spending-directs-money-to-social-services Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2021-04-20/as-tishaura-jones-makes-history-she-promises-change-for-st-louis St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones took her oath of office on Tuesday, promising to transform a city that's long struggled with a vexing racial divide and economic decline. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:24:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-20/as-tishaura-jones-makes-history-she-promises-change-for-st-louis Rachel Lippmann, Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2020-08-10/consultant-linked-to-airport-privatization-aims-to-recall-alderman-cara-spencer-from-office The company behind the campaign to recall Spencer has been involved in airport privatization efforts but says it isn't about her opposition on the issue. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 23:35:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-08-10/consultant-linked-to-airport-privatization-aims-to-recall-alderman-cara-spencer-from-office Corinne Ruff /economy-innovation/2020-05-27/airport-privatization-not-dead-after-all-ballot-initiative-aims-to-revive-the-issue The St. Louis NAACP and the St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council announced plans Wednesday to force a public vote on whether the city can… Thu, 28 May 2020 01:24:06 GMT /economy-innovation/2020-05-27/airport-privatization-not-dead-after-all-ballot-initiative-aims-to-revive-the-issue Corinne Ruff /politics-issues/2020-04-22/coronavirus-pandemic-leads-to-grim-budget-picture-for-st-louis St. Louis lawmakers will have to make up at least a $40 million gap in the budget for fiscal 2021.The spending plan presented Wednesday to Mayor Lyda… Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:12:45 GMT /politics-issues/2020-04-22/coronavirus-pandemic-leads-to-grim-budget-picture-for-st-louis Rachel Lippmann /politics-issues/2020-04-01/proposal-to-remake-local-elections-in-st-louis-expected-on-november-ballot A group that wants to radically change the way candidates are elected to some offices in St. Louis has collected enough signatures to put the measure on… Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:05:10 GMT /politics-issues/2020-04-01/proposal-to-remake-local-elections-in-st-louis-expected-on-november-ballot Rachel Lippmann /politics-issues/2020-03-07/with-missouris-presidential-primary-on-the-horizon-biden-makes-case-to-democrats Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden swung through St. Louis on Saturday, telling hundreds of people gathered at Kiener Plaza that he’s the best… Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:57:21 GMT /politics-issues/2020-03-07/with-missouris-presidential-primary-on-the-horizon-biden-makes-case-to-democrats Jason Rosenbaum