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About Mayor Slay
Francis G. Slay made history in 2013 as the City of St. Louis' first mayor to be elected to a fourth, four-year term in office. He became the 45th Mayor of the City in 2001 and was re-elected by large margins in 2005, 2009, and 2013.
Learn more about About Mayor Francis G. Slay.
Priorities
- making neighborhoods safer
- bringing more and better jobs to St. Louis
- creating a more sustainable City
- giving parents the educational options they deserve.
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News & Announcements
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Inauguration Day in the City of St. Louis
Swearing in ceremonies will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 for the Office of Mayor, Comptroller and various members of the Board of Aldermen
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen,Office of the Comptroller | 04/17/2017 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Board to Oversee Senior Services Fund
Fund Established by Voter Approval of Prop S in November
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/17/2017 -
City of St. Louis Begins Robust Installation Schedule for New LED Street Lights
The City of St. Louis Street Department has begun installing new LED street lights along major corridors throughout the City.
Press release | Traffic and Lighting Division,Office of the Mayor | 04/13/2017 -
U.S. Conference of Mayors Delegation to Visit Cortex, Learn Tools for Establishing a Successful Innovation Hub
Brookings Institution-Project for Public Spaces' Bass Initiative on Innovation and Placemaking to Facilitate Conversations
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/10/2017 -
City of St. Louis Invites Department of Justice Diagnostic Center to Help Address Youth Gun Violence
The City will begin embarking on recommendations set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Diagnostic Center
Press release | Department of Public Safety,Office of the Mayor | 04/06/2017 -
Mayor Francis Slay: Prop 1 will Propel our City Forward; Capitalize on our Momentum
Following the election results of Proposition 1, City of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay issued the following statement
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/05/2017 -
Circuit Court Rules City of St. Louis May Enforce Cease and Desist of New Life Evangelistic Center
NLEC has been operating since May 12, 2015, without any permit of any kind to occupy the property at 1411 Locust for any purpose.
Press release | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor | 03/31/2017 -
MSD Project Clear, City of St. Louis Begin $13.5 Million Program to Demolish Buildings
Hundreds of abandoned, structurally-condemned buildings to be demolished.
Press release | Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District,Office of the Mayor | 03/23/2017 -
City of St. Louis Applies for Federal Aviation Administration Pilot Program
FAA Approval Would Allow Private Investment in St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Press release | St. Louis Lambert International Airport,Office of the Mayor | 03/22/2017 -
Historic Brick Home to be Relocated to Make Room for Next NGA West Headquarters on the Near North Side
The contractor intends to move the home seven-tenths of a mile.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 02/24/2017 -
Tackling Vacancy: St. Louis Land Bank Assessment
Study Offers Recommendations for Implementation
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation,Land Reutilization Authority | 02/23/2017 -
Project Connect to Hold Fourth Public Meeting February 21
Community invited to Vashon High School to learn about Project Connect’s progress toward final Action Plan
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 02/16/2017 -
Mayor Slay Nominates New Member for City's Civilian Oversight Board
Mayor Slay has nominated Aaron Banks as the candidate for District Four, representing Wards 7, 8, 9, and 17, following Lawrence Johnson's resignation.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/09/2017 -
City of St. Louis Winter Operations in Effect for Friday
Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/03/2017 -
Mayor Slay, Aldermen Send Two Ballot Issues to Voters this April
Economic Development Sales Tax and Funding for Multi-Use Stadium
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/03/2017 -
Robert C. Cotton Receives 40-year Service Pin
Began his career at the Street Department
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2017 -
Mary Jo Connally Receives 40 year service pin
She has served in the IT Department for 40+ years
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2017 -
Karl Meyer Receives 40-year Service Pin
Longtime employee of the Board of Public Service
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2017 -
Mayor Slay Encourages City Residents to Learn about Earned Income Tax Credit before Filing
The EITC is a refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income working individuals and families.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/26/2017 -
Project Connect to Hold Third Public Meeting January 23
Community invited to Vashon High School to learn about Project Connect’s progress
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor | 01/13/2017 -
City of St. Louis CLOSED Today Due to Ice Storm
Emergency Operations Center Activated
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Health,Fire Department | 01/13/2017 -
City of St. Louis Winter Operations in Effect Through Weekend
Emergency Operations Center Activated Ahead of Predicted Ice Storm
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor,Street Division,Fire Department,City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Health | 01/12/2017 -
City of St. Louis Continues Progress on Next NGA West Campus with Issuance of Requests for Bids and Proposals for Site Preparation
City Issues Requests for Bids and Proposals for Site Preparation.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor | 12/23/2016 -
Freezing Conditions Again Prompt City of St. Louis Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations
Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 12/17/2016 -
Mayor Slay Announces Winner of 2016 Holiday Card Design Contest
The winner and finalists of Mayor Francis Slay's annual Holiday Card Design Contest were honored today at a reception in City Hall.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/16/2016 -
City of St. Louis Wins $29.5M Choice Neighborhoods Grant
Local Partners contribute $2.2B in Leverage to Transform Near North Side Neighborhoods
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/12/2016 -
Mayor Slay Welcomes HUD Secretary Julian Castro to St. Louis
City of St. Louis is a Choice Neighborhoods Grant Finalist. Near North Side Neighborhoods Eligible for $30M in Improvements.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/12/2016 -
City of St. Louis Opens Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations
Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available
News/Announcement | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 12/07/2016 -
City of St. Louis Secures $1 Million Federal Grant to Rapidly Re-house People Experiencing Homelessness
Year-long, Renewable Grant will Serve Up to 150 People
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 11/29/2016 -
Project Connect Expands as NGA Construction Enters New Stage
by Will Krueger, Project Connect
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 11/23/2016 -
SLDC to Receive $75 Million in Federal New Markets Tax Credits
The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) has been selected to receive $75 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor | 11/18/2016 -
America Recycles Day—November 15th!
Take the Recycling Pledge and Receive In-home Recycling Bin for $1 Donation
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/14/2016 -
Mayor Slay Announces 2016 Holiday Card Contest
St. Louis children invited to submit a design to be used on Mayor’s holiday cards.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/10/2016 -
Project Connect Hosts Resource Fair for Residents Living Near Future Site of NGA
Highlights Service Providers and City Services
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 11/02/2016 -
Mayor Francis Slay Welcomes Federal Transit Administration to St. Louis for Tour of Proposed North/South MetroLink Alignment
The top administrator for the FTA is coming to the City of St. Louis to tour the proposed North/South MetroLink alignment.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/31/2016 -
Mayor Francis Slay Initiates Racial Equity Training for City Employees
Focusing City Budgets, Policies Through Racial Equity Lens
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/28/2016 -
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Leaders Visit City of St. Louis, a Choice Neighborhoods Grant Finalist
Near North Side Neighborhoods Eligible for $30M in Improvements
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/27/2016 -
PIER Neighborhood Fair in the Bevo Mill Neighborhood
The event is being held in conjunction with the 2nd annual "Bevo Bark & Boo" Pet Parade.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/27/2016 -
City of St. Louis and Bi-State Win Grant to Study North/South Metrolink Development
A nearly $375,000 grant will allow the City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development to study the impacts a North/South MetroLink line.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metro Transit (formerly Bi-State) | 10/11/2016 -
City of St. Louis Named Finalist for Choice Neighborhoods Grant
Near North Side Neighborhoods Eligible for $30M in Improvements
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/29/2016 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Darnetta Clinkscale to the St. Louis Public Schools Special Administrative Board
Ms. Clinkscale replaces Dr. Melanie Adams, who resigned in September after many years of dedicated service.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/26/2016 -
St. Louis City Honorees Recognized at 2016 Governor’s Conference on Economic Development
Several St. Louis based businesses, individuals and organizations were among those honored.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/09/2016 -
Inmates at City Jails to Receive Focused Assistance Reentering Community
Integrated Health Network Promotes Health Among Justice-Involved Young Adults.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Health | 08/04/2016 -
2016 Fight the Bite
Campaign to take extra precautions to stop the spread of Zika virus
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2016 -
Mayor Slay, in Partnership with 100 Resilient Cities, Appoints Patrick R. Brown as City of St. Louis's First Chief Resilience Officer
The Chief Resilience Officer will lead city-wide efforts to build holistic resilience to the social, physical and economic challenges.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/26/2016 -
City of St. Louis Will Go Door-to-Door to Check on Residents During Heat Wave
The City of St. Louis will spread out in teams across the City to go door-to-door to check on vulnerable neighbors during this extended Heat Warning.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/20/2016 -
City of St. Louis Sees $1 Billion Construction Boom
Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Increase Among Largest in Past Decade
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Building Division | 07/20/2016 -
Project Connect Brings Communities, Policy-Makers Together
Project Connect is an initiative that will increase the power of the community's voice.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 07/19/2016 -
City of St. Louis and Residents Continue to Respond to Storm Damage
Tree Debris Disposal Information for City Residents
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Division of Forestry,Refuse Division | 07/15/2016 -
Mayor Slay to Visit STL Youth Jobs Worksite to Meet Youth and Employers Who Are Increasing Employment Opportunities
HM Dunn Aerospace provides high-demand stem career experience to St. Louis youth.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 07/11/2016 -
Mayor Slay to Sign Bill Allowing 'Good Samaritan' Calls to Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths in the City of St. Louis
Mayor Francis Slay will sign Board Bill 40, or the 'Good Samaritan Law' into City code.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/24/2016 -
City Begins Treatment and Removal of Thousands of Trees Infected or Threatened by Emerald Ash Borer
The shiny green Emerald Ash Borer is responsible for destroying hundreds of thousands of Ash trees.
Press release | Division of Forestry,Office of the Mayor | 06/23/2016 -
City of St. Louis Announces 2016 Summer Meal Program
School’s Out Café Provides Daily Meals to Thousands of Youth
News/Announcement | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor | 06/09/2016 -
Record of Decision: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Chooses City of St. Louis Site to Construct $1.75 Billion Facility
Record of Decision from NGA declares the City of St. Louis as the location to build its new NGA West.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 06/02/2016 -
Join Mayor Slay in Wearing Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Civil Courts Building to be Lit Orange; Rally at Art Hill - Campaign Inspired by Chicago Teens' Refusal to Be Silent in Face of Daily Gun Violence
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/01/2016 -
Mayor Slay Signs Bill Establishing Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in the City of St. Louis
Board Bill 36 establishes a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) within the City of St. Louis
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/31/2016 -
City of St. Louis to Hold Industry Forum for Next NGA West Site Prep
Construction Industry can Receive Information about Work on Project, Bonding, Loans, M/WBE Certification, and Other Topics.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor | 05/20/2016 -
City of St. Louis Invites NGA's New Neighbors to Community Meeting
Project Connect Aims to Build Action Plan
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/18/2016 -
STL Youth Jobs is 'What’s Right With the Region!'
STL Youth Jobs is one of 20 organizations receiving this award, presented at the Sheldon Concert Hall this evening
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/16/2016 -
City of St. Louis Launches PIER Plan Neighborhood Events
Free, Family Fun with a Healthy Twist Offered at O'Fallon Park Rec Center
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/13/2016 -
Tackling Vacancy: Mow to Own
LRA Land Available to City Property Owners who Promise to Maintain It
Press release | Land Reutilization Authority,Office of the Mayor | 05/04/2016 -
Mayor Slay Launches St. Louis Riverfront Butterfly Byway with Support from GRO1000 Garden and Greenspace Program
New monarch garden will increase habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/04/2016 -
Mayor Slay Highlights Benefits of North St. Louis Site for NGA West
Final Day for Public Comments on Environmental Impact Statement
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor | 05/02/2016 -
STL Youth Jobs Receives $310,000 From the Citi Foundation and The Cities For Financial Empowerment Fund To Expand Summer Jobs And Financial Literacy
This summer’s funding will support more than 120 jobs for youths in St. Louis as well as enhance the STL Youth Jobs financial empowerment work
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/02/2016 -
STL Youth Jobs Receives $310,000 from Citi Foundation
Funds Expand Summer Jobs and Financial Literacy
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the Treasurer | 04/27/2016 -
City of St. Louis Requests Proposals for Facility Manager for New Service Center Under Construction for People who are Homeless
Biddle House to Provide Overnight Shelter and Wrap-around Services.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 04/19/2016 -
Celebrating Citygarden and South Grand Boulevard as Great Places in Missouri
The Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association has designated both Citygarden and South Grand Boulevard as Great Places in Missouri.
Press release | Planning & Urban Design Agency,Office of the Mayor | 04/19/2016 -
City of St. Louis Voters Overwhelmingly Support Retaining Critical Earnings Tax to Continue City Services
Mayor Slay Issues Statement on Yes on E
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/05/2016 -
NGA Will Remain In St. Louis. What's Next?
A series of events will now occur to prepare for NGA’s relocation to north St. Louis
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 04/01/2016 -
NGA Declares City of St. Louis Preferred Site for New $1.75 Billion Facility
Construction of Intelligence Campus in North St. Louis to Begin in 2017
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/31/2016 -
City of St. Louis Honors and Highlights Youth Programs, Home Repair and More During Community Development Week
Bus Tour Showcases New Improvement Projects
Press release | Community Development Administration,Office of the Mayor | 03/29/2016 -
42 Parcels of Vacant Land to Become Urban Tree Farms
Fresh Coast Capital to announce investment toward the revitalization of urban land into productive green space.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Land Reutilization Authority | 03/23/2016 -
MEDIA BRIEFING: City of St. Louis Earnings Tax: Separating Fact from Hype
Separating Fact from Hype
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/21/2016 -
Derelict Buildings Slated for Demolition
City Continues on Dual Path to Find Developer for old St. Mary's Infirmary
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/09/2016 -
City of St. Louis to Provide Land to Federal Government at No Cost to Move NGA West Headquarters to North St. Louis
Federal and State leaders joined Mayor Francis Slay to announce the City's ability to deliver a 99-acre site at no cost.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/07/2016 -
Federal and State Leaders Join Mayor Slay for Major NGA Announcement
On Monday, March 7, 2016, 10am, City Hall
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/04/2016 -
Mayor Slay Recognizes Margaret Johnson and Charlene Deeken
Both received 40-year service pins last month
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 03/01/2016 -
Earnings Tax: Continuing Your Services
Keeping the earnings tax allows the City to continue funding basic services like police, fire, ambulance, street and park maintenance, and clean water
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 02/26/2016 -
City of St. Louis Delivers Final Briefing Book to NGA, Federal and State Leaders on Proposed Next NGA West: North St. Louis
The proposed North St. Louis City site has been gaining strong support from national, state, local, and community leaders.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 02/03/2016 -
City of St. Louis Opens New Neighborhood-Based Workforce Centers
Connects People to Job Opportunities Where They Live.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 02/01/2016 -
Mayor Slay receives national award
At the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting last month
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2016 -
City of St. Louis Responds in Support of Critical Earnings Tax
The Missouri Senate Ways and Means Committee has passed a bill through to the General Assembly to phase out the 1 percent Earnings Tax.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/28/2016 -
Critical Earnings Tax to go Before City of St. Louis Voters this April
City voters to decide whether to retain the 1 percent Earnings Tax levied on those who live or work in the City.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/26/2016 -
Extreme Cold Keeps City of St. Louis Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations Running
Winter Operations in Effect for Wednesday, January 20, and Thursday, January 21, 2016
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Homeless Services | 01/20/2016 -
City of St. Louis Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations for Tuesday's Inclement Weather
Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the St. Louis Region for Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Homeless Services | 01/19/2016 -
City of St. Louis Winter Operations for Long Holiday Weekend
Temperatures to plummet single digits by Sunday evening
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Homeless Services | 01/15/2016 -
Mayor Slay Statement on Rams Move to Los Angeles
Mayor Slay Issues Statement on NFL's decision.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/12/2016 -
Mayor Slay Names Community Leaders to Crime Commission
Commissioners to Review PIER Plan, Develop Recommendations to Reduce Crime.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/11/2016 -
City of St. Louis Sends Building Inspectors to Help Neighboring Municipality Recover from Flooding
The City of St. Louis is sending building inspectors to Arnold, Missouri this weekend to assist in flood recovery effort
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/08/2016 -
Flooding Update: Hundreds of Volunteers Fortify River Des Peres Levee
Street Closure Maps and Floodplain Information. City of St. Louis Sends 1,500 Sandbags to Neighboring Community.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/29/2015 -
Mayor Slay Declares a Weather Emergency
Crews to begin 24-hour floodwall watch. Volunteers no longer needed for sandbagging operation
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/28/2015 -
City of St. Louis Launches Redesigned Website and Solicits #LouPix
Updates make services easier to find, increase visitor engagement, speed up the site, and modernize the look
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Community Information Network | 12/21/2015 -
Mayor Slay Issues Statement on Board of Aldermen's Action to Approve Financing Package for New NFL Stadium
Mayor Francis Slay will sign the bill on Monday.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/18/2015 -
Mayor Slay Announces Winner of 2015 Holiday Card Design Contest
The winner and finalists of the annual Holiday Card Design Contest were honored today.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/17/2015 -
City of St. Louis Launches Online Partial Payment Plans, Eliminating Need to Come to Court to Pay
Plan makes it easier for people to satisfy their obligations to the law.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Municipal Court | 12/14/2015 -
City of St. Louis Denies Code Exemptions to Operate Large Homeless Shelter, As Is
The City of St. Louis denies New Life Evangelistic Center (NLEC) exemptions from City Code requirements that apply to homeless shelter operators.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/09/2015 -
Mayor Slay Nominates New Candidate to Serve on City's First Civilian Oversight Board
This Friday the Board of Aldermen will introduce Mayor Francis Slay's nomination.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/02/2015 -
Mayor Slay Announces Early Success of Civil Liberties Jobs Program
Pilot Provides Young People Jobs, Training, and Reduced Court Fines
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 12/01/2015 -
Sustainability News - December 2015
Save the date!
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 12/01/2015 -
Mayor Slay Signs Reforms into Law to Make it Easier to do Business in the City of St. Louis
Less red tape and fewer regulatory doors for new business owners in the City of St. Louis
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/24/2015 -
City of St. Louis Welcomes U.S. Treasury's myRA®: A New Way to Save for Retirement
myRA is designed to remove many common barriers to saving.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/10/2015 -
Mayor Slay Announces 2015 Holiday Card Contest
St. Louis children invited to submit a design to be used on Mayor’s holiday cards
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/09/2015 -
City of St. Louis to Hire Chief Resilience Officer
The position will close on Friday, November 13, 2015
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/05/2015 -
Proposed North St. Louis City NGA Site Draws Strong Support from National, State, Local, and Community Leaders
The proposed North St. Louis City site has been gaining strong support from national, state, local, and community leaders.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 10/30/2015 -
Mayor Slay and 100 Resilient Cities - Pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, Launch ‘Resilient St. Louis’ at Workshop with Key Stakeholders to Begin Blueprint to Build Resilience
Workshop Brings Together Partners from City, Private Sector, Business and Community Groups, and 100RC Staff.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/27/2015 -
Mayor Slay and 100 Resilient Cities - Pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, Host Kickoff Workshop with Key Stakeholders to Launch ‘Resilient St. Louis’
Workshop Brings Together Partners from City, Private Sector, Business and Community Organizations
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/26/2015 -
Red Light Safety Camera Ticket Refunds Approved by Court
Follows Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Voiding Safety Camera Law, as Written
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/21/2015 -
Public Safety Portal and PIER Plan
A dynamic report of City initiatives focused on reducing crime and building long-term neighborhood stability.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/20/2015 -
KPMG To Add 175 IT Positions in St. Louis
Mayor Francis Slay welcomes new jobs to Downtown St. Louis.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/20/2015 -
2015 Diaper Need Awareness Week
Diaper drive runs through October 6, 2015
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 10/01/2015 -
City of St. Louis Expands Neighborhood Alliance to Reduce Crime
Better Family Life to Help Deliver Direct Resources
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 09/14/2015 -
City of St. Louis Homebuyers to Benefit from $4.75 Million HomeLIFT
Eligible Homebuyers Can Make an Appointment to Reserve $15,000 Down Payment Assistance Grant Sept. 25-26 at America's Center
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/31/2015 -
Financial Dignity Center Opens at City Hall
Add "financial empowerment" to the list of services provided by the City of St. Louis.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/26/2015 -
Missouri Supreme Court Deems St. Louis Red Light Safety Camera Ordinance Invalid, as Written
Court Suggests Photographs to Prove Driver Identity
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/18/2015 -
City Leaders Urge Regular School Attendance
More Than 26,000 SLPS Students Return to School on Monday
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/14/2015 -
Mayor Slay Announces Eight New Charter Schools Open This Fall
Surpasses Goal, Increases Number of Quality Education Seats
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/12/2015 -
Women's Foundation And Mayor Francis Slay Announce Appointments Project
Partnership will promote St. Louis women for local leadership positions
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/11/2015 -
Mayor Slay Nominates Seven Candidates to Serve on City's First Civilian Oversight Board
This citizens board will be responsible for independently receiving and reviewing complaints about the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Civilian Oversight Board | 08/06/2015 -
St. Louis City Court Compliance Month Clears Nearly 1,200 Cases
Court Compliance Month at St. Louis City Municipal Court Clears Nearly 1,200 Cases
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Municipal Court | 07/30/2015 -
City of St. Louis to Hire First Bike/Pedestrian Coordinator
Now Accepting Applications
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/17/2015 -
City of St. Louis Stripes First Parking-Protected Bike Lane on Chestnut
Connecting Gateway Arch Grounds, City Garden from 4th to 20th Streets
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/16/2015 -
City of St. Louis Files Amicus Brief in Missouri Supreme Court
Religious, Healthcare, Business and Community leaders Join to Protect Law Enforcement Tools Necessary to Reduce Gun Violence
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the City Counselor | 07/15/2015 -
MAC to Perform $2.4M Retrofit with Set the PACE St. Louis
Largest in nation among 2015 PACE programs; $200,000 per year in projected savings
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 07/13/2015 -
Mayor Slay Applauds Two Big Advancements at Board of Aldermen
Big Advancements at Board of Aldermen on minimum wage and on National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 07/10/2015 -
Mayor Slay Endorses New Proposal to Increase Minimum Wage
Raises the Wage in the City of St. Louis to $11 by 2020
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/09/2015 -
UPDATE: Kingshighway Viaduct Now Closed for Reconstruction
Detours in Place
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 07/07/2015 -
Mayor Slay, USDA Celebrate Successful Summer Meal Program
School’s Out Café Provides Daily Meals to Thousands of Children.
News/Announcement | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor | 07/07/2015 -
Kingshighway Viaduct to Close Monday for Reconstruction
Closed for Construction for up to Two Years
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 07/02/2015 -
St. Louis City Muni Court Extends MO Supreme Court Rule
City Continues to Lead on Municipal Court Reforms
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/01/2015 -
Mayor Francis Slay Issues Statement on Historic Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Mayor Slay Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling: Obergefell v. Hodges
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/26/2015 -
Mayor Slay Applauds Governor Nixon's Support to Retain NGA
Signing of House Bill Provides New Incentive
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/22/2015 -
St. Louis Receives $45 Million in Federal New Markets Tax Credits
Funds will help create jobs, provide small business capital and strengthen neighborhoods
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 06/15/2015 -
Mayor Slay Announces 2015 Summer Meal Program
School’s Out Café Provides Free Daily Meals to Thousands of St. Louis Children
News/Announcement | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor | 06/08/2015 -
Effective 6.5.2015: Bill Establishing Civilian Oversight Board
Board Bill208CS establishing a Civilian Oversight Board signed by Mayor Francis Slay becomes effective as law. Applications are now accepted.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Civilian Oversight Board | 06/05/2015 -
Mayor Slay's Office of Diversity/Inclusion Hosts Leadership Symposium
“Investing in the Potential and Sharing the Values of Community Leadership”
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/01/2015 -
Bond Issue to go to Voters this August
Residents of the City of St. Louis will be asked to vote on a $180 million General Obligation bond to fund critical capital needs throughout the City.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/26/2015 -
Stl Youth Jobs Summer Employment Program Kicks Off With Job Fair for Youth
Stl Youth Jobs, a youth employment program reaching nearly 1,500 young adults, will kick off its 2015 summer program with a job fair.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/13/2015 -
Kingshighway Viaduct to Close for Reconstruction
Detour Signs to be Installed in Coming Weeks
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 05/11/2015 -
Garden Signs
Available for registered Milkweeds for Monarchs Gardens
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/08/2015 -
Mayor Slay Signs Civilian Oversight Board Legislation into Law
Mayor Francis Slay signed the legislation into law today in his office with Alderman Terry Kennedy.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Civilian Oversight Board | 05/06/2015 -
Stl Youth Jobs Hires New Executive Director After Nearly Tripling Participation and Increasing Financial Literacy
Stl Youth Jobs, now in its third year, is putting 16-23 year olds to work in the City of St. Louis with the help of public and private investment.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/04/2015 -
City of St. Louis, Local SBA Office to Boost Entrepreneurship to Immigrant
Agreement signed to promote entrepreneurship to immigrants in St. Louis.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/01/2015 -
City youth to benefit from $5 million federal grant for workplace training
Funds will be used to help job seekers find employment and job training
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/29/2015 -
Mayor Slay Issues Statement on Passage of Civilian Oversight Board Legislation
Mayor Francis Slay will sign the legislation into law during a bill signing ceremony on May 5, 2015.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 04/21/2015 -
Celebrate 135 Miles of Street Routes for Bicycles in The City of St. Louis with Free Tune-Ups and Rides on April 25
Great Rivers Greenway and the City of St. Louis Finish Phase III of Bike St. Louis
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/15/2015 -
St. Louis and Mexico Advance Effort for International Cargo Partnership
St. Louis Mayor Leads Delegation to Promote International Cargo through Lambert Airport
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 04/07/2015 -
City of St. Louis Highlights Youth Programs, Home Repair and More During Community Development Week
Bus Tour Showcases New Improvement Projects
News/Announcement | Community Development Administration,Office of the Mayor | 04/07/2015 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Melba Moore Acting Health Director as Pam Walker Retires from City Government
Pam Walker has served as Mayor Francis Slay's Health Director for 8 years.
News/Announcement | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 04/01/2015 -
City of St. Louis Selected to Leadership Institute's Best Practices on Tackling Vacant and Problem Properties
A team focusing on urban land use and redevelopment will represent the City of St. Louis.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Land Reutilization Authority | 03/16/2015 -
Update: Can't Come to Court? St. Louis City Municipal Court Comes to You
Compliance Week Extended Two Days
News/Announcement | Municipal Court,Office of the Mayor | 03/06/2015 -
City of St. Louis Gives Hiring Preference to Veterans
The law gives military veterans extra points on employment applications with the City of St. Louis.
News/Announcement | Veterans' Affairs Section,Office of the Mayor | 03/02/2015 -
Mayor Slay Pledges Full Support of Effort to Retain NGA
Sen. Ron Richard’s Bill Provides New Incentive
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 02/25/2015 -
City of St. Louis Bolsters Complete Streets Policy
Also Accepts USDOT's Mayor's Challenge
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 02/25/2015 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Steve Runde as Director of Department of Streets
Mayor Francis Slay has appointed Steve Runde as the new Director of the Department of Streets.
News/Announcement | Department of Streets,Office of the Mayor | 02/23/2015 -
Union, Non-profit Team Up to Create “Industrial Athletes” for Diverse Workforce
The Painters District Council 58 will teach craft skills and soft skills.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 02/04/2015 -
Plan Unveiled to Add More Police, More Crime Prevention, Better Training
The proposal will be brought before the Board of Estimate & Apportionment.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 01/22/2015 -
Mayor Slay Names Mary Ellen Ponder Chief of Staff as Jeff Rainford Announces His Return to the Private Sector
Mayor Francis Slay today announced a series of staff changes:
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 01/14/2015 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Greg Hayes Director of Parks, Recreation, & Forestry as Gary Bess Announces Retirement After 40 Years of Public Service
Hayes, former Forestry Commissioner, replaces Gary Bess, who retired on December 31, 2014.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 01/05/2015 -
Mayor Slay Announces Winner of 2014 Holiday Card Design Contest
The winner and finalists of Mayor Francis Slay's annual Holiday Card Design Contest were honored at a reception in City Hall in the Mayor's Office.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 12/18/2014 -
City of St. Louis Municipal Court Adopts New Rule
Making it More Fair and Just for Violators to Settle Fines
News/Announcement | Municipal Court,Office of the Mayor | 12/18/2014 -
REMINDER: Traffic Offenders Have Until the End of the Month to Reschedule New Court Dates Before Going Back into Warrant Status
Court to Extend Hours to Accommodate More People
News/Announcement | Circuit Court,Office of the Mayor | 12/18/2014 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Eddie Roth Director of Human Services
Mayor Francis Slay has appointed Eddie Roth, his deputy chief of staff, as the new director of the Department of Human Services.
News/Announcement | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor | 12/15/2014 -
Compromise Reached on Civilian Oversight of Police Department
Bill Will be Introduced to the Board of Aldermen Friday, December 5, 2014
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/04/2014 -
Mayor Slay Presents Smentkowski with 40-year Service Pin
Brief ceremony held last month in the Mayor's Office
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 12/01/2014 -
Mayor Slay and Comptroller Green Announce $4.6 Million in New Funding Opportunities for Home Repairs
Mayor Slay has directed the Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) to set aside $1 million in additional funding to invest into home repair programs
News/Announcement | Office of the Comptroller,Office of the Mayor | 11/18/2014 -
Mayor Slay Announces Partnership to Recruit, Train and Hire More African-American Police Officers
The Slay Administration is entering into an agreement with the Ethical Society of Police (ESOP)
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 11/04/2014 -
City of St. Louis Earns Grant to Continue Lead Remediation
HUD funding will help make low-income housing safer and healthier for children and families
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/03/2014 -
Mayor Slay Announces 2014 Holiday Card Contest
St. Louis children invited to submit a design to be used on Mayor’s holiday cards
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/03/2014 -
Mayor Slay Presents Zell and Runde with 40-Year Service Pins
Longtime City employees recognized for years of loyal service to the City and people of St. Louis
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 11/01/2014 -
The City of St. Louis & CWE Neighborhood honored by The Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association
Recognized for Sustainability and named one of the Great Places in America 2014
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/17/2014 -
City of St. Louis Bans the "Box" on Job Applications
Policy Aims to Give Deserving People a Second Chance
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/14/2014 -
Update: Bike St. Louis Phase III Construction Underway
Crews creating 40 new miles of street routes for bikes and upgrading 60 miles of existing network
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets,Traffic and Lighting Division | 09/24/2014 -
Court of Appeals Upholds City of St. Louis Pension Reform
City Wins Outright Victory for Taxpayers
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 09/16/2014 -
St. Louis Offers to Help Refugee Children Caught in Humanitarian Crisis
Federal grants available to support kids
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2014 -
Operation: Reveille
City of St. Louis Rapidly Re-houses Homeless Veterans
News/Announcement | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 07/31/2014 -
St. Louis Named 7th Best City for Recreation
2014's Best & Worst Cities for Recreation
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Office of the Mayor | 07/29/2014 -
Update: Department of Public Safety Holds First Monthly Update Meeting
Describing current programs and goals
News/Announcement | Department of Public Safety,Office of the Mayor | 07/24/2014 -
Access to Performing Public Schools Doubles in City of St. Louis
Release of IFF’s “St. Louis Schools Needs Assessment” Shows Growth in District and Charter Performance and Enrollment
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 07/17/2014 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Jennifer Florida Recorder of Deeds
Following Sharon Q. Carpenter's resignation
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar | 07/14/2014 -
City of St. Louis Issued Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples
Four Same-Sex Couples Married in Accordance with United States Constitution
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/26/2014 -
Missouri Supreme Court to Review St. Louis Red Light Safety Camera Case
Tupper vs. City of St. Louis is Only Case to have Trial Record
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 06/24/2014 -
Mayor Slay Announces 2014 Summer Meal Program
School’s Out Café Provides Daily Meals to Thousands of Children
News/Announcement | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor | 06/10/2014 -
Dangerous Buildings to be Torn Down to Make Way for Redevelopment
The City of St. Louis will begin tearing down 26 vacant, condemned buildings near Ranken Technical College
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Land Reutilization Authority | 06/09/2014 -
Mayor Slay Announces Priority Projects for State-Proposed 3/4 Cent Transportation Sales Tax
43 priority transportation projects submitted for consideration.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/02/2014 -
City of St. Louis Releases Obesity Reduction Plan
Health Initiative Executes Item on Mayor Slay’s Sustainability Action Agenda
News/Announcement | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 05/29/2014 -
May 2014 Blood Drive
Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1520 Market Street
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/14/2014 -
Major Donation Puts Stl Youth Jobs Closer to Goal
JPMorgan Chase Foundation Announces Generous Gift
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/07/2014 -
Mayor Slay Recognizes Tom Bruckner
Presents 40-year service pin to longtime City employee
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/01/2014 -
Mayor Sly James and Mayor Francis Slay Meet at Missouri State Capitol to Oppose Senseless Gun Legislation
Unity against Missouri House Bill 1439
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/28/2014 -
Mayor Slay Appoints Winston Calvert City Counselor
Calvert Joins the City from Armstrong Teasdale
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/25/2014 -
Milkweeds for Monarchs Initiative Update
The St. Louis Butterfly Project
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/22/2014 -
Sure Rides™ Auto Loan Program
St. Louis Community Credit Union and the City of St. Louis Help Qualified Individuals Get to Work
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,Office of the Mayor | 04/16/2014 -
City Schools 101: Discovering Your Options
Learn about all your options for education as a city resident during this FREE event
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/07/2014 -
Further Steps to Increase the Minimum Wage in St. Louis
Euclid Hospitality Group (Pi and Gringo) to Implement $10.10 Minimum Wage
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 03/19/2014 -
Mayor Slay Recognizes Larry and Brenda Thompson
Opening of the exhibition "Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African American Art"
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 03/05/2014 -
City of St. Louis Integrates Local Police Forces
Airport Police Will Become Latest to Join St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 02/26/2014 -
St. Louis Celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2014
Upcoming 250th Birthday events, look inside St. Louis Government, explore and get involved.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 02/07/2014 -
Mayor Slay Realigns Senior Leadership
City of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay today announced personnel changes, including a new director of the Department of Public Safety.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 01/31/2014 -
Obama Administration Chooses City of St. Louis to Participate in Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative
The President will provide a federal team for technical advice
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 01/16/2014 -
Nazareth Homes Development in College Hill
Affordable housing is now open and ready for new homeowners.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 01/16/2014 -
Mayor Slay Recognizes Candice Gordon and John Stacy
40-year service pin presentations took place last month
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 01/01/2014 -
Mayor Slay Announces Winner of 2013 Holiday Card Design Contest
Winner and finalist honored at a reception in City Hall in the Mayor’s Office.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 12/11/2013 -
Commuter Cycling in St. Louis has Soared
The city of St. Louis since 1990 has added more cyclists to its roadways than the vast majority of U.S. cities.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/21/2013 -
The City of St. Louis Congratulates the Recipients of the 2013 Mayor’s Sustainability Award
The 2013 Mayor’s Sustainability Awards* recognized those who have imagined a more sustainable City.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/18/2013 -
City of St. Louis featured at Harvard University’s NEXT Practices Colloquy
Efforts by the City of St. Louis to end chronic homelessness were featured during a two day conference at Harvard University.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/12/2013 -
Mayor Slay Announces 2013 Holiday Card Contest
St. Louis children invited to submit a design to be used on Mayor’s holiday cards
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/08/2013 -
The City's Red Light Camera Program in Light of the Ellisville Ruling
The City of St. Louis Red Light Camera Safety Program remains open and fully operational.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/07/2013 -
Mayor’s Sustainability Summit III :: implement
Third Summit calls on community to help implement Sustainability Plan
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/06/2013 -
Lambert’s Terminal Recycling Program Doubles Output in 2013
New Indoor Containers Roll out This Week to Divert More Waste from Landfill
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/23/2013 -
St. Louis Cardinals Return to the World Series
With Cardinals in the Fall Classic, the entire region and state prepare for a World Series Close Up
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/23/2013 -
St. Louis City Hall’s Open House 2013
Information about City services, office locations, times of operation and more!
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/21/2013 -
Youth Violence Task Force
Mayor Francis Slay and his Commission on Children, Youth and Families have spearheaded a regional effort to address youth violence.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/15/2013 -
President Obama Names Stl Youth Jobs Participant “Champion of Change”
Emmanuel Haynes named a “Champion of Change.”
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/26/2013 -
Mayor Commemorates One Year Of Fighting Animal Abuse Alongside Stray Rescue
Blues Hockey Star Steen Pleads For Stray Rescue Donations To Save More Dogs
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 09/25/2013 -
Charter Schools in the City of St. Louis Show Success
Charters Provide Choices for St. Louis Families
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 08/23/2013 -
Regular School Attendance urged by City Leaders
Juvenile Officers are going door-to-door to promote school attendance.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/07/2013 -
SLU Weather Balloon Ozone Research Ready to Launch
Observe science at work and possibly recover launched payloads for a reward!
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/05/2013 -
Tax-Free Holiday Weekend
City of St. Louis to Provide Sales Tax Relief during Tax-Free Holiday Weekend
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2013 -
Sue Mantia Receives 40-Year Service Pin
Mayor Francis G. Slay recognizes Mantia for her years of service to the citizens of St. Louis.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2013 -
Update: Sustainable Land Lab Winners Projects
A Look at the progress the Land Lab Winners are making with their projects.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/09/2013 -
City of St. Louis Launches Innovative Energy Improvement Financing Program for Homes and Businesses
Set the PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/02/2013 -
Sustainable Neighborhood Small Grant Competition Winners Announced
Proposed Winning Projects
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 07/02/2013 -
Mayor Slay awarded the Levee Stone from The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis
Making significant contributions to Downtown.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/21/2013 -
Update: Final Preparations Begin For Cupples 7 Demolition
Chances for Last-Minute Development Deal Seem Remote
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/12/2013 -
Missouri Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of the City of St. Louis Red Light Program
Red Light Camera ruled constitutional.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/11/2013 -
St. Louis pride flies high in Antarctica!
St. Louis flag that flew in Antarctica is presented to Mayor Slay and St. Louis citizens.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/05/2013 -
City Streets Crews and Partners Work to Mitigate Flooding
The City Streets Department, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, MSD and MODOT are working around the clock to mitigate flooding.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/03/2013 -
Update: Sustainability Competition Now Closed
$5,000 Grants to Make Seven Winning Projects a Reality
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/03/2013 -
Thank you to all who made #STL4OKC a success
Thank you to the 120+ volunteers and everyone who donated to the #STL4OKC relief effort.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/22/2013 -
Tri-Star Mercedes-Benz moves to St. Louis
First luxury car brand to come to St. Louis City.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/21/2013 -
Arch Grants Winners Announced
The City of St. Louis is proud to be a sponsor of Arch Grants...
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/15/2013 -
Open Sustainability Competitions
Win gift certificates to Local Harvest Cafe or Urban Shark bicycle store or $5,000 to fund a project designed to help improve sustainability.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/07/2013 -
Mayor Slay Recognizes City Employees
Presents 40-year service pins to Hlavaty, Stephens, Elfrink and Brendel
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/01/2013 -
Longest Serving Mayor in St. Louis History
Mayor Francis Slay is set to become the longest serving Mayor in St. Louis history this Saturday, April 27, 2013.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/26/2013 -
St. Louis Medication Disposal Drop-off April 27, 2013
Dispose of Medication Safely, Securely
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/22/2013 -
Sustainable Land Lab Winners Announced
Projects receive a two-year land lease and $5,000 seed money
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/12/2013 -
Mayors Nationwide in Support of Volunteerism and Community Service
Mayor Slay Joins 600 Mayors Nationwide in Support of Volunteerism and Community Service as City Celebrates 10th Annual St. Louis Serves Day
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/09/2013 -
Mayor Slay to Announce Sustainable Land Lab Winners
The winners will be announced April 27, 2013
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/04/2013 -
Mayor Announces Action Agenda for City's First Sustainability Plan
The Mayor's Action Agenda: Sustainability Plan Items for City Implementation By 2018
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 03/06/2013 -
Veolia Water Contract Is Put On Hold
Formal Action on Water Contract Put On Hold While Key Constituencies Are Heard
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/04/2013 -
City Announces Mandatory Mediation be Available for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Mayor Slay Signs Board Bill No. 160CS into Law
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 02/27/2013 -
City Launches Comprehensive, Coordinated Effort to End Chronic Homelessness
Mayor to Announce Rapid Re-Housing Initiative at Homeless Summit
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/26/2013 -
St. Louis Rolls Out Phase Two of College Hill Hot-Spot Initiative
The City of St. Louis is working hand in hand with police to make College Hill a safer neighborhood for its residents.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/19/2013 -
Mayor Slay Announces Unique Public-Private Partnership
to make City neighborhoods better
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/16/2012 -
2012 Holiday Card Design Contest
St. Louis children invited to submit a design to be used on Mayor's holiday cards
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/08/2012 -
City Issues Draft Sustainability Plan
City Issues Draft Sustainability Plan
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/29/2012 -
Minority Spotlight Award: Cross Rhodes Reprographics
Owner Elmer Rhodes has been in the Reprographics business for more than 20 years.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 10/17/2012 -
Mayor, Alderman propose legislation to reduce cell phone theft
City taking a proactive approach to protecting residents from cell phone theft
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/21/2012 -
Mayor Supports Mediation Program To Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Legislation will establish a mediation program for homeowners facing foreclosure
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/20/2012 -
Mayor Slay, City to ramp up hot spot policing to reduce crime
Will seek to provide more funds for police overtime
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/20/2012 -
Message from Mayor Slay: Public Safety Partnership
Continuing to focus on crime, crime prevention
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 09/01/2012 -
Mayor Slay Presents 40-Year Service Pin to Kathy Bess
Bess began her career with the City in 1972
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 09/01/2012 -
City Departments prepare for possible heavy rain, storms this weekend
Storms likely through Sunday
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/30/2012 -
Young Explorers
From Mayor Slay's Facebook page
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2012 -
Wells Fargo Advisors Announce Expansion
Wells Fargo Advisors will expand its office presence and bring 400 jobs to its headquarters campus in downtown St. Louis over the next few years.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2012 -
CLEAN Receives Mayor's Spirit Award
In recognition of the company's growth and expansion in Downtown St. Louis
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2012 -
2012 Summer Cool Down Luncheon
Annual event at Five Star Senior Center
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2012 -
Mayor Slay Presents 40-Year Service Pins - June 2012
Maria Cooley and Amans Robinson recognized for 40 years of service.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 07/01/2012 -
FY 2013 Budget
An update on the FY 2013 City Budget
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 07/01/2012 -
City recommends heat precautions
Residents are reminded it’s illegal to shoot fireworks, open fire hydrants
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/29/2012 -
City of St. Louis Goes Google
A letter to City employees about the switch to Google Apps
Press release | Information Technology Services Agency,Office of the Mayor | 06/15/2012 -
Mayor Slay Presents Spirit Award to DYNALABS
Company recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in the nation
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 06/01/2012 -
Mayor's Sustainability Summit II Community Workshops
Plan to attend one of the upcoming workshops in May
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/01/2012 -
City Email Moving into the Cloud
Transition will take place over the next few months
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/01/2012 -
Mayor Slay Signs Bike Parking Bill
New construction or rehabs of $1 million or more are now required to provide bike parking
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/04/2012 -
Mayor Slay Presents Spirit Award to Capital Innovators
In recognition of the company's role in growing technology startup businesses in Downtown St. Louis
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 04/01/2012 -
Mayor Slay Presents 40-Year Service Pin to Nick Yung
Refuse Commissioner began his career with the City in 1972.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 04/01/2012 -
Mayor Slay Presents Service Pins
City employees recognized for 20 and 40 years of service to the citizens of St. Louis.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 03/01/2012 -
Welcome Home the Heroes Parade
St. Louis holds the nation's 1st parade to honor those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2012 -
Food Drive Underway
City employees invited to make a difference.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2012 -
Feb. 2012 is EITC Awareness Month
Mayoral proclamation raises awareness for Earned Income Tax Credit availability.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2012 -
Central Library Turns 100 Years Old
Special occasion recognized with a Mayoral Proclamation
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2012 -
Public Safety Partnership
Recommendation from the 2011 IBM Smarter Cities Challenge St. Louis Report
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 01/01/2012 -
2011 Holiday Card Design Finalists
Miss Tatyanna Jackson is the Grand Prize Winner in the contest.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 01/01/2012 -
40-Year Service Pin Presentations
Two long-time City employees recognized for their service.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 01/01/2012 -
Mayor Slay Announces Holiday Card Contest Winner
Grade school students recognized at reception
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/15/2011 -
Mayor Slay's 2011 Holiday Card Design Contest Finalists
| Office of the Mayor | 12/15/2011 -
Old North Wins EPA Top Award
Top award focuses on creating sustainable communities
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/13/2011 -
Preschools Receive Little Tikes Young Explorers
IBM donated 50 computers worth $131,800 to 30 preschools across the City of St. Louis.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 12/01/2011 -
Take the City's Sustainability Survey
Special efforts being made to ensure all areas of the City have the opportunity to provide input.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 11/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay Presents 40-Year Service Pin to Claudia Roe
Long-time City employee recognized.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 11/01/2011 -
Blood Drive Set for Nov. 18, 2011
Share a pint with a grateful stranger. Give blood.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 11/01/2011 -
Cardinals Playoff Run Allows City to Postpone Furloughs
There will be no furloughs for City employees in Fiscal Year 2012.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/20/2011 -
Washington Avenue is Named "Great Street" by American Planning Association
Historic Heritage, Architecture, Varied Uses, Vibrant Street Life Define Street
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/04/2011 -
Open Streets 2011
Fun event returns for a second year. This time participate on Oct. 8 in Old North St. Louis and Oct. 29 in The Grove.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 10/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay Presents 40-Year Service Pins
Donald Jones, Hershell Nowlin, Karen Toal and Linda Wessels recognized for their years of service.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 10/01/2011 -
Open Streets Back for a Second Year
Visit The Grove on October 29th for Open Streets.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/20/2011 -
Mayor Slay Shows Support for AmeriCorps St. Louis ERTs
AmeriCorps receives critical boost from Lumiere Place to continue relief efforts in Joplin and North County.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 09/01/2011 -
Cfx ad agency, Marian Middle School Receive Mayor's Spirit Award
Award recognizes businesses that make major expansions or improvements, relocate to the City, and other major City projects.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 09/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay to Co-Chair Celebrity Waiter Event
Mayor Francis G. Slay and County Executive Charlie Dooley to co-chair event to benefit St. Louis Crisis Nursery.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay Announces New Public Charter School to Open Aug. 15
Better Learning Communities Academy is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of North St. Louis.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 08/01/2011 -
Mayor Announces Fourth Charter School to Open 2011-12 School Year
New Charter School serves children of North City neighborhoods
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/21/2011 -
New Environmental Benchmarks for City Government
Results of City's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory released. Gives City a snapshot of its emissions to create a benchmark.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 07/01/2011 -
Marine Week in St. Louis
Third annual 'Marine Week' took place in St. Louis June 20 - 26.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 07/01/2011 -
Mayor, Sustainability Experts, Business Leaders to Announce New Benchmarks for City Government
City now has means to track its environmental initiatives.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/27/2011 -
Mayor, Police Chief, Circuit Attorney Announce IBM Smarter Cities Findings
Findings show ways to improve public safety.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/22/2011 -
Mayor Slay to seek package to repair tornado-damaged homes
Mayor to seek $1M package to repair damaged homes from the New Year's Eve tornado
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/20/2011 -
Domestic Partnership Registry
The Domestic Partnership Registry is a record of registered domestic partners in the City of St. Louis.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/16/2011 -
Mayor Slay Presents Spirit of St. Louis Award to Warehouse of Fixtures
After 60 years in business, long-time corporate citizen relocates and expands in the City.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 06/01/2011 -
St. Louis Opens Region's First Bicycle Commuter Station
Downtown is becoming Bike Central: Commuter Bicycle Station Open for Business
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/02/2011 -
Mayor Slay Presents 40-Year Service Pin
Carol Sears celebrates 40 years with the City
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay Announces Three New Charter Schools
Charter schools give parents free, quality education options.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/01/2011 -
Mayor Announces Three New Charter Schools
Charter schools give parents free, quality education options.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/25/2011 -
Help St. Louis Plant More Trees
Vote Now to help the International Institute win a fruit tree orchard.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/15/2011 -
Volunteer for 8th Annual St. Louis Serves Day
Many service projects scheduled for Saturday, April 16; volunteers encouraged to review project list and sign up.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 04/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay Presents Spirit Award to Switch
The Mayor's Spirit of St. Louis Award recognizes businesses and major City projects.
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 04/01/2011 -
Volunteer for St. Louis Serves Day
St. Louis Serves Day is Saturday, April 16th
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/29/2011 -
Fireman's Retirement System Demands Millions More
Latest Cost Increase Will Result In Layoffs Police Budget Avoids Layoffs
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/17/2011 -
St. Louis Wins IBM Smarter Cities Grant
St. Louis one of 24 cities worldwide to receive IBM Smarter Cities Grant
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/17/2011 -
Joe Kuss Receives 40-Year Service Pin
Mayor Francis G. Slay Presents 40-Year Service Pin
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 03/01/2011 -
Fruit My Cube
Employees have healthy choice for snacks
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 03/01/2011 -
City Makes Donations Available to Stray Rescue for Capital Improvements
City Makes Donations Available to Stray Rescue for Capital Improvements; Proposed legislation penalizes irresponsible dog owners, breeders
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/15/2011 -
City Offices Closed Monday, Feb 21
Please see article for changes to the trash/recycling collection schedule.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/14/2011 -
City Offices Closed Feb 11
City offices closed Friday, February 11th and Monday, February 21. See article for changes to solid waste collection schedule.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/10/2011 -
Mayor Slay Participates in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service
27,000 Energy-Efficient CFL Bulbs Distributed to City Residents
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2011 -
Free Tax Help Available for Low-Income Families
Gateway EITC Community Coalition program available in St. Louis City, County, St. Charles and Metro East
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 02/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay Announces 2010 Holiday Card Design Winner
Mayor Slay invites area children to Winner's Reception in the Mayor's Office.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/19/2011 -
City Selected to Help Design Sustainability Online Platform
City chosen to be one of eight cities to participate in designing system to measure a City's sustainability efforts.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/19/2011 -
City of St. Louis, Ameren Missouri Save Money, Energy
City of St. Louis, Ameren Missouri Distribute energy-efficient CFL bulbs to decrease carbon footprint and lower residents' bills.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/19/2011 -
City of St. Louis, Ameren Missouri Save Residents Money and Decrease the City’s Carbon Footprint
27,000 Energy-Efficient CFL bulbs will be Distributed to City Residents on Martin Luther King Day of Service
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 01/14/2011 -
Pearl Dailey Wins Mayor Slay's Holiday Card Design Contest
Top 10 finalists honored at ceremony in the Mayor's Office
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 01/01/2011 -
Mayor Slay Presents Mayor's Service Awards
Six City employees recognized for going above and beyond their duties
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 01/01/2011 -
Poster of Mayor Slay's 2010 Holiday Card Design Contest Winnters
| Office of the Mayor | 01/01/2011 -
Mayor Announces Winner of Holiday Card Contest
Mayor Slay celebrated the winner and finalists of his annual Holiday Card Contest
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 12/29/2010 -
City Officials Gather to Celebrate City's Expanded Recycling Service
Neighborhoods and Wards Getting Ready for Recycling
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 12/01/2010 -
The Grove
Learn about one of the City's up-and-coming neighborhoods.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/30/2010 -
Open Streets Sunday, Sept 19 - From Citygarden to Tower Grove Park
Open Streets Sunday Sept 19th
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/19/2010 -
City Receives $1.5 Million HUD Grant
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/12/2010 -
Join the Mayor's Vanguard Cabinet
| Office of the Mayor | 07/06/2010 -
Tucker Tunnel
| Office of the Mayor | 07/06/2010 -
Mayor Slay Celebrates Complete Streets Law
City Officials and community leaders celebrate the passage of Board Bill 7 into law.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/24/2010 -
St. Louis Tops Nation in Volunteering
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/15/2010 -
Mayor Slay Announces Summer Jobs Program
SLATE's unique Summer Jobs Program for young adults ages 18-24.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/01/2010 -
City of St. Louis Resumes Twice-a-Week Trash Collection
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/27/2010 -
Protocol for Evacuating Tucker Tunnel Construction Site
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/11/2010 -
Mayor Slay, Chief Isom Discuss Census Door-to-Door Efforts
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/30/2010 -
City of St. Louis, Boeing Present Open Streets
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/30/2010 -
City, Schnucks, Census Bureau Encourage St. Louisans to "March to the Mailbox"
Census forms and assistance available at local Schnucks stores this Saturday
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/29/2010 -
Mayor Slay to Celebrate Grand Opening of Highlands Golf Course
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/16/2010 -
Importance of Stimulus Funding for Police
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/14/2010 -
City, Schuncks, Census Bureau Encourage "March to the Mailbox"
Census forms and assistance available at local Schnucks stores this Saturday
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/09/2010 -
Mayor Slay to Welcome Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, Germany
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/16/2010 -
Mayor Slay Urges People to Fill Out and Mail In Census Form
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/15/2010 -
City of St. Louis Solicits Public Input to Address Budget Shortfall
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/10/2010 -
City Works To Stop Car Break-Ins
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/02/2010 -
Mayor Announces EITC Availability
Mayor Slay joins Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay, County Executive Charlie Dooley and United Way President Gary Dollar to Educate Public on Availability of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Free Tax Preparation Services
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/29/2010 -
Mayor Slay Calls For Day Of Service On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Service Holiday Will Kick Off ‘Cities of Service’ Initiative
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/13/2010 -
City Receives Additional $8 Million for Homeless Programs
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/24/2009 -
Mayor Slay, Governor Nixon, US Commerce Secretary Locke Announce Major Economic Recovery Grant
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/17/2009 -
Mayor Slay Announces Winner of 2009 Holiday Card Design
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/16/2009 -
St. Louis Receives Award for Municipal Excellence from the National League of Cities
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/15/2009 -
City Holds National Project Homeless Connect
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/07/2009 -
City Opens Clay School Homeless Prevention Hub
One of Four Opened at Community School Sites
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/25/2009 -
First of Two New City Recreation Centers Now Open to the Public
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/19/2009 -
City Announces Emergency Measures to Address Life-Threatening Weather Conditions
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/05/2009
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