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Mayor Cara Spencer

Mayor Cara Spencer was sworn in as Mayor of St. Louis on April 15th, 2025.

As a lifelong St. Louisan, she believes that city government must provide basic city services, reliable public safety, and a path for growth.

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City Transitions Private Property Assistance Program from Application Phase to Property Review and Prioritization
Applications received now will be marked as "late" and services will be rendered as available
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 03/09/2026
City of St. Louis Launches New Online Building Permit Portal to Modernize and Streamline Approvals
The new system allows residents, contractors and developers to submit applications, upload plans, pay fees and track permit status entirely online.
Press release | Permit Section,Office of the Mayor | 03/05/2026
Mayor Spencer Warns of Massive Service Cuts and Layoffs if State-Controlled Board of Police Commissioners’ Budget is Finalized
The budget certified today by the Board would balloon the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department budget to over $250 million.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 02/26/2026
Emergency Shelter and Transportation Available as City of St. Louis Moves to Code Blue Level 3
More than 450 emergency shelter beds will be available in St. Louis on Sunday night, in addition to the baseline of 400 year-round shelter beds.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor | 02/23/2026
Public Invited to Shape Neighborhood Planning Effort in Southeast St. Louis
The City is expanding its PlanSTL efforts into Benton Park West, Dutchtown, Gravois Park, Marine Villa and Mount Pleasant.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Planning & Urban Design Agency | 02/12/2026
City of St. Louis Shares Report on Data Center Regulations, Community Invited to Public Hearing
The City seeks to establish clear and thoughtful rules on where and under what conditions and requirements data centers could be allowed
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Planning Commission | 02/05/2026
City of St. Louis Extends Application Deadline for Private Property Assistance to Feb. 28
Additionally, the City will continue to remove tornado debris placed by the curb until Feb. 28.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 02/05/2026