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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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Mayor Spencer Releases External Report on Tornado Response
Spencer shared with the public the full external report, completed independently by the law firm Carmody MacDonald
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/18/2025
City of St. Louis Seeks Public Participation in Major Zoning Upgrade Initiative
The Zoning Upgrade - a modern code to meet the moment - will be the first major rewrite and map update to the city’s zoning code since the 1950s.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Zoning Section | 08/18/2025
Mayor Spencer Expresses Gratitude for Outgoing Chief of Staff, Announces Successor Chief of Staff and Office Restructure
The mayor also announced a reorganization of the Mayor’s Office to create a clearer and more effective structure and help achieve goals.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/15/2025
City of St. Louis Ends Alley Recycling, Grows Trash Collection Efforts
The City will grow its number of recycling drop-off locations by 50% and commit additional staff to the collection of trash.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Refuse Division | 08/15/2025
Flash Flooding Causes Street Closures Across St. Louis
Residents and commuters are strongly urged to avoid flooded areas and use alternative routes.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor | 08/10/2025
City of St. Louis Announces Funding Assistance Applications for Non-Profit Organizational Work in Tornado Response
The City will contract with the United Way, which will seek proposals from non-profits to cover some of the expenses from the tornado response.
Press release | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor | 08/07/2025
City of St. Louis Acts to Address Next Steps on Construction Contracts in Response to Changing Federal Landscape
Recently, out of an abundance of caution, the City paused its M/WBE certification activities while it assessed the necessary next steps.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/04/2025