/tags/tom-oldenburg Tom Oldenburg en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:20:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-01/st-louis-aldermanic-president-sets-off-firestorm-accusing-colleagues-of-drinking-on-the-job Alderman Joe Vollmer said he is considering legal action after Board of Aldermen President Megan Green accused him of being drunk during Friday’s tense debate over the Rams settlement. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:20:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-01/st-louis-aldermanic-president-sets-off-firestorm-accusing-colleagues-of-drinking-on-the-job Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2023-10-25/st-louisans-decry-the-terror-of-war-in-gaza-and-israel In the 18 days of violence between Israel and Hamas that has plunged the region into war, people in the St. Louis area have taken to the streets. At rallies for Israel, people decried the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. But the largest demonstrations in the area have been in support of Palestinians and against the Israeli government’s relentless attacks on Gaza. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:53:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-10-25/st-louisans-decry-the-terror-of-war-in-gaza-and-israel Jonathan Ahl /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-05-18/tom-oldenburg-on-finding-his-role-on-the-new-st-louis-board-of-aldermen On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Oldenburg discusses chairing a committee on red tape, finding common ground with the growing progressive bloc at City Hall and plans for his political future. Thu, 18 May 2023 18:47:26 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-05-18/tom-oldenburg-on-finding-his-role-on-the-new-st-louis-board-of-aldermen Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2023-04-25/jones-calls-on-st-louis-residents-to-come-together-to-improve-the-city St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is calling for residents to help with programs to reduce one of the root causes of crime — poverty. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:10:55 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-04-25/jones-calls-on-st-louis-residents-to-come-together-to-improve-the-city Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2023-04-05/st-louis-progressives-firmly-in-control-of-city-leadership-after-election St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones’ allies won a majority of seats on the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:21:58 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-04-05/st-louis-progressives-firmly-in-control-of-city-leadership-after-election Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2019-01-31/stengers-potential-ascension-to-metro-mayor-provokes-debate At the beginning of 2019, St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger was in a tough political spot. The Democratic official was sworn in to a second term… Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:49:06 GMT /government-politics-issues/2019-01-31/stengers-potential-ascension-to-metro-mayor-provokes-debate Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2018-11-28/soccer-stadium-plan-gets-boost-from-st-louis-aldermen St. Louis aldermen signaled strong support for a downtown Major League Soccer stadium by unanimously approving a non-binding committee resolution laying… Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:05:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-11-28/soccer-stadium-plan-gets-boost-from-st-louis-aldermen Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2017-12-18/politically-speaking-alderman-oldenburg-on-a-city-county-merger-and-retooling-city-government On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome St. Louis Alderman Tom… Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:17:56 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-12-18/politically-speaking-alderman-oldenburg-on-a-city-county-merger-and-retooling-city-government Jason Rosenbaum, Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2017-05-23/on-the-trail-joplin-lawmaker-says-state-should-redesign-st-louis-region-local-officials-balk Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard hinted that next year’s legislative session could “shake up” the St. Louis region, especially if lawmakers back plans… Tue, 23 May 2017 10:17:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-05-23/on-the-trail-joplin-lawmaker-says-state-should-redesign-st-louis-region-local-officials-balk Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2017-04-16/on-the-trail-a-look-at-st-louis-newest-officeholders St. Louis’ city government was due for a change no matter who prevailed in the April 4 election because incumbents in the Board of Aldermen and mayor’s… Mon, 17 Apr 2017 01:02:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-04-16/on-the-trail-a-look-at-st-louis-newest-officeholders Jason Rosenbaum