President Megan E. Green

This article highlights the flaw in the persistent argument that tornado survivors “should have had insurance.”

For many residents, adequate coverage is out of reach financially, plain and simple. It’s the government’s regulatory responsibility to hold insurance companies accountable—one that the state of Missouri isn’t taking seriously.

If you want to learn more about insurance redlining, I recommend a recent issue of my newsletter. Find it using the link in my bio.

Missouri knew half of north St. Louis was uninsured for a decade. Then the tornado came 5 On Your Side fought the state for insurance records. What we found had been sitting in a government file since 1988.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to testify at yesterday’s HUDZ Committee hearing on the new Rams bill.

If you weren’t able to attend, don't worry! The resident survey is still open through midnight tonight. You can fill it out at: stlouis.govocal.com.

Residents will also have two more opportunities to testify in person before the HUDZ Committee. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the Julia Davis Library.

I hope to see you there!

City leaders have known for a long time that our water infrastructure is aging and in urgent need of repair. Today, we're taking action.

This morning, Ald. Browning introduced BB25—raising water rates to fund critical upgrades in our water infrastructure, ensuring St. Louis’ water remains some of the cleanest and most reliable in the country.

Thank you to the Director Patel and the Water Division for their hard work and collaboration on this legislation!

Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Rams Settlement Resident Survey! At the time of posting, we've received over 700 responses.

The survey will be open until May 27th. Use the link below if you haven't had a chance to fill it out, and don't forget to share it with friends, family, and neighbors!

Survey: https://stlouis.govocal.com/en/projects/rams-funding

After over two weeks of hearings, today wraps up departmental presentations.

The Assessor’s Office assesses and records information on all property for the City of St. Louis.

The Affordable Housing Commission helps preserve and produce affordable, accessible housing and support services that enhance the quality of life for those in need.

The City Counselor’s Office represents the City of St. Louis in legal matters.

The Register’s Office has custody of the city seal, original rolls of ordinances, contracts, conditional bonds, title deeds, certificates and papers, and all other records.

The Supply Division is responsible for the procurement of all supplies, equipment, equipment maintenance and selected services for all City Departments.

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) connects job seekers to training programs and employment, helps employers diversify their workforce, and assists youth with career skills.

Tomorrow, the committee will review the proposed budget and take public comment.

We’re back for week three!

These presentations will continue throughout the month of May, and after each, my office will provide context for each City department and highlight important programs.

The Community Development Agency (CDA) implements the City’s economic justice agenda by providing public services, building affordable housing, and combating blight.

The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) works with private developers and business owners to incentivize equitable development in St. Louis.

The Excise Division operates under the Department of Public Safety and oversees all liquor licenses in the City.

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) connects job seekers to training programs and employment, helps employers diversify their workforce, and assists youth with career skills.

Tomorrow, the committee will hear from the Assessor’s Office, the Affordable Housing Commission, the City Counselor’s Office, the Register’s Office, and the Supply Division.

Residents want to see meaningful investments in North St. Louis, Downtown, and infrastructure across the entire city. Board Bill 22 proposes allocating $230 million throughout St. Louis, and we want to hear your thoughts on the proposal.

A resident survey is live right now on Speak Up, St. Louis. Head to stlouis.govocal.com or use the link in my bio to participate.

And if you'd like to let us know in person, the first committee hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th. You can find more information at stlouismo.civicclerk.com.

One year later, many things are true.

The City’s recovery efforts have been slow.
Countless residents still need support.
People who lost their homes and neighborhoods feel left behind.

From decades of discriminatory housing practices that left many households uninsured to a scaled back federal response, what’s also true is that many residents aren’t just recovering from a natural disaster—they’re also recovering from a series of man-made ones.

North to South, residents are frustrated. They’re angry. And they’re tired. As people come together and reflect on the events of last year, the one thing we cannot do is lose hope.

From the beginning, community organizers and residents found ways to support one another and showed the city what it means to be resilient. And even though the road to recovery is long, city officials remain committed to making sure that the steps we’ve taken so far are not the last.

Soon, the city will have its next opportunity to support that effort and I encourage residents to do what they do best: care deeply and stand up for one another.

For more: https://us17.campaign-archive.com/?u=a706ad628bf4101ee69ee8791&id=5503ed52b0

Today, the Board of Aldermen passed Board Bill 9, sponsored by Ald. Aldridge and myself, providing a $1,000 lump sum payment to all civil service employees.

From refuse collection and park maintenance to filling potholes, our public workers keep St. Louis functioning every single day. They do essential work, often under difficult conditions and without much recognition.

In the coming weeks, we also look forward to passing Board Bill 12, which would authorize raises for those same city workers.