/tags/st-louis-mayoral-election-2021 St. Louis Mayoral Election 2021 en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 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 /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-04-08/mayor-elect-tishaura-jones-talks-justice-center-issues-historic-win-and-more Less than 48 hours after her victory in Tuesday’s race and with only 12 days until she’ll be sworn into office, St. Louis Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones said Thursday on "St. Louis on the Air" that she’s ready to move fast on a number of fronts — including the critical issues facing the City Justice Center. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:33:10 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-04-08/mayor-elect-tishaura-jones-talks-justice-center-issues-historic-win-and-more Evie Hemphill /government-politics-issues/2021-04-06/progressives-secure-majority-at-st-louis-board-of-aldermen Three of the four candidates who received the backing of an initiative called Flip The Board won their aldermanic races in St. Louis, giving progressive-minded aldermen a working if fragile majority at City Hall. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:58:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-06/progressives-secure-majority-at-st-louis-board-of-aldermen Corinne Ruff, Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2021-04-06/tishaura-jones-makes-history-by-winning-race-for-st-louis-mayor St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones beat Alderwoman Cara Spencer, D-20th Ward, on Tuesday to become the city’s first Black woman mayor. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:40:48 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-06/tishaura-jones-makes-history-by-winning-race-for-st-louis-mayor Rachel Lippmann, Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2021-04-05/one-man-fights-for-missourians-with-felonies-to-regain-voting-rights-when-released There are more than 3,400 St. Louisans who cannot vote Tuesday in the city’s mayoral election because they have not yet completed their probation or parole term. Missouri activists and lawmakers are pushing to restore voting rights more quickly to formerly incarcerated people so they can participate in local and state elections. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:17:06 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-05/one-man-fights-for-missourians-with-felonies-to-regain-voting-rights-when-released Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2021-04-02/stl-voters-guide-april-6-election-jones-spencer-prop-e-msd-bonding St. Louis voters will also decide races for mayor, aldermanic elections in 16 of the city’s 28 wards, whether again to retain the earnings tax and six ballot issues addressing the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District borrowing $500 million to improve wastewater service and changes to the utility’s charter. St. Louis County voters will also weigh in on MSD. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:30:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-02/stl-voters-guide-april-6-election-jones-spencer-prop-e-msd-bonding Staff Reports /government-politics-issues/2021-04-02/with-long-mayoral-campaign-near-an-end-cara-spencer-says-st-louis-is-ready-for-change Alderwoman Cara Spencer, D-20th Ward, started her political career to keep a neighborhood pool open. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:22:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-02/with-long-mayoral-campaign-near-an-end-cara-spencer-says-st-louis-is-ready-for-change Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2021-04-01/how-to-vote-in-st-louis-april-6-mayoral-election Here's what you need to know to vote absentee or in person in the April 6 St. Louis mayoral election between Tishaura Jones and Cara Spencer. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:59:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-01/how-to-vote-in-st-louis-april-6-mayoral-election Megan Cattel /government-politics-issues/2021-04-01/jones-looks-to-make-history-in-st-louis-mayoral-race-filled-with-milestones If she is elected Tuesday, Treasurer Tishaura Jones will be the first Black woman to be mayor in St. Louis' history. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:19:28 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-01/jones-looks-to-make-history-in-st-louis-mayoral-race-filled-with-milestones Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2021-03-30/debate-one-week-before-mayoral-election-gets-testy-and-pushes-candidates-to-reflect-on-st-louis-racial-divide The debate between Alderwoman Cara Spencer and Treasurer Tishaura Jones, one week before the mayoral election, featured several pointed exchanges. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:24:18 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-03-30/debate-one-week-before-mayoral-election-gets-testy-and-pushes-candidates-to-reflect-on-st-louis-racial-divide Jason Rosenbaum