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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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STL Recovers - One Month In Review
Highlighting some of the monumental work that’s been done by City workers, thousands of volunteers, and our private, non-profit and regional partners
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/16/2025
Mayor Spencer Issues Executive Order to Waive 25% Insurance Holdback for Tornado-Damaged Properties
The issue stems from the State’s holdback law, Section 67.410, RSMo., which was incorporated by the City in 1996 as Ordinance No. 63838.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/12/2025
President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Requests for Major Disaster Declarations to Assist Missourians Impacted by April 29 and May 16 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
The disaster declaration makes Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in the City of St. Louis.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency | 06/10/2025
Mayor Cara Spencer Places CEMA Commissioner on Leave, Releases Documents and Audio Regarding Siren Failure
Mayor Cara Spencer is moving to place CEMA Commissioner Sarah Russell on paid administrative leave pending a full external investigation
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/20/2025
Mayor Spencer Appoints Colonel Ben Jonsson as Chief Operating Officer
Colonel Benjamin Jonsson brings internationally recognized leadership to the position directly overseeing the city’s operations.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/15/2025
SLDC Board of Directors Elects Otis Williams As Interim President and Executive Director
Otis Williams worked at SLDC for 22 years and served as president and executive director from 2013 to 2021
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/01/2025
Mayor Spencer Appoints Jim Suelmann Interim Director of Streets
Suelmann previously served as director of streets under four different mayors from 1985 until his retirement in 2006.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 04/30/2025