Mayor's Office News

Cupples 7 is Slated for Demolition
City Continues on Dual Path to Find Developer
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/12/13

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 | 06/11/13

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 | 06/05/13

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 | 06/03/13

St. Louis to Celebrate its 250th Anniversary in 2014
stl250 Announces Year-Long Celebration to Commemorate the Founding of St. Louis
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/03/13

Update: Sustainability Competition Now Closed
$5,000 Grants to Make Seven Winning Projects a Reality
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/03/13

Solar Impulse Aircraft Nearing Arrival at Lambert
Solar Impulse landing at Lambert, but exhibit plans altered due to the airport storm damage.
News/Announcement | Lambert-St. Louis International Airport | 06/03/13

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 | 05/22/13

Tri-Star Mercedes-Benz moves to St. Louis
First luxury car brand to come to St. Louis City.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/21/13

Sustainable Land Lab Winners to Break Ground on Vacant City Lots
Projects receive a two-year land lease and $5,000 seed money
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/17/13

Arch Grants Winners Announced
The City of St. Louis is proud to be a sponsor of Arch Grants...
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/15/13

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 | 05/07/13

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 | 04/26/13

Advisory: Cut Down on Medication Abuse
Dispose of Medication Safely, Securely
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/23/13

Update: Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Water Division crews will hang placards on the doors of the 21 homes where people should continue to follow the precautionary boil water advisory.
News/Announcement | Water Division | 04/22/13

Sustainable Land Lab Winners Announced
Projects receive a two-year land lease and $5,000 seed money
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/12/13

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 | 04/09/13

Mayor Slay to Announce Sustainable Land Lab Winners
The winners will be announced April 27, 2013
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/04/13

St. Louis Medication Disposal Drop-off April 27, 2013
Dispose of Medication Safely, Securely
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 04/22/13

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 | 03/06/13

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 | 02/27/13

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 | 02/26/13

City Hall and all City offices will be open Friday 22, 2013
All offices will be open.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 02/21/13

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 | 03/04/13

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 | 02/19/13

Mayor Slay Announces Unique Public-Private Partnership
to make City neighborhoods better
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/16/12

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 | 11/08/12

City Issues Draft Sustainability Plan
City Issues Draft Sustainability Plan
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/29/12

City of St. Louis Special Needs Registry honored by Harvard’s Ash Center
Included in 111 Bright Ideas in Government
Press release | Department of Human Services | 09/25/12

Mayor Slay Forms the City’s First Animal Cruelty Task Force
City will be safer for animals, people
Press release | Stray Rescue of St. Louis | 09/25/12

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 | 09/21/12

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 | 09/20/12

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 | 09/20/12

City Departments prepare for possible heavy rain, storms this weekend
Storms likely through Sunday
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 08/30/12

City announces new severe weather program
City will consider extreme weather the "new norm."
Press release | Department of Health and Hospitals | 07/11/12

City recommends heat precautions
Residents are reminded it’s illegal to shoot fireworks, open fire hydrants
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/29/12

City of St. Louis Goes Google
A letter to City employees about the switch to Google Apps
Press release | Information Technology Services Agency | 06/15/12

City offers special utility assistance for low-income seniors and disabled residents
City residents over the age of 60 can apply for up to $1000 starting July 2
Press release | Department of Human Services | 05/31/12

Free City Pools Open June 11th, 2012
Pools offer free swimming lessons and water aerobics
Press release | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 05/31/12

Free Summer Camps Available to City Youth
Day camps and theme camps available to City residents
Press release | Division of Recreation | 05/31/12

City Announces Final Plan to Re-House Riverfront Encampment Occupants
Encampments will be closed; residents will be offered housing assistance
Press release | Homeless Services | 04/13/12

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 | 04/04/12

City secures grant to survey its mid-century modern buildings
Many buildings could be eligible for historic recognition
Press release | Cultural Resources Office | 03/26/12

City Asks Residents to Sign Up for Free Emergency Notifications
Nixle sends warning text messages and/or emails to keep people safe during emergencies
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency | 03/04/12

St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment to Help Returning Veterans
Returning veterans will receive personalized, intense services
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 12/22/11

City of St. Louis, Police Department, UMSL Create Public Safety Partnership
Partnership will focus on crime reduction and achieving a better coordinated criminal justice system.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/22/11

Mayor Slay teams with DuPont to Host Citywide Science in the School Day
Program encourages young people to think critically, consider science-based careers
Press release | St. Louis Public Schools | 12/15/11

Mayor Slay Announces Holiday Card Contest Winner
Grade school students recognized at reception
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/15/11

Old North Wins EPA Top Award
Top award focuses on creating sustainable communities
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/13/11

City Residents Offered Free Firewood
Firewood available after 3 p.m. most weekdays on the Lower Muny Opera lot
Press release | Division of Forestry | 11/07/11

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 | 10/20/11

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 | 10/04/11

City to Increase Efforts to Relocate Homeless People from Riverfront
City to provide on-site services to relocate people from the riverfront encampment.
Press release | Department of Human Services | 09/21/11

Open Streets Back for a Second Year
Visit The Grove on October 29th for Open Streets.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/20/11

City to Restrict Area around 11th and Spruce
Historic Cupples 7 building has become structurally unsound.
Press release | Building Division | 09/20/11

City of St. Louis to Enact Parking Lot Regulations
City implements rules for parking lots to make lots safer and more secure.
Press release | Building Division | 09/19/11

City of St. Louis Hires New Civil Rights Enforcement Agency Director
Slay appoints new CREA director.
Press release | Civil Rights Enforcement Agency | 09/19/11

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 | 07/21/11

Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program
Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program now available.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/08/11

Here's How to Help Stray Rescue
Stray Rescue is looking for volunteers and donations to help the City's stray, abandoned, and abused animals.
Press release | Animal Care and Control | 07/08/11

City to Require Parking Lot Attendants as Part of Initiative to Reduce Car Break Ins
New requirements and increased enforcement are part of initiative to reduce Downtown car break-ins.
Press release | Problem Properties Division | 06/29/11

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 | 06/27/11

Upcoming Downtown Road Closures
Road Closures Downtown from June 24-28; Changes to City Hall Parking
Press release | Department of Streets | 06/24/11

Mayor, Police Chief, Circuit Attorney Announce IBM Smarter Cities Findings
Findings show ways to improve public safety.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/22/11

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 | 06/20/11

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 | 06/16/11

City, St. Patrick Center get $600k to help homeless veterans
City of St. Louis and St. Patrick Center each receive $300k federal grant to help homeless veterans get back on their feet.
Press release | Department of Human Services | 06/13/11

City of St. Louis Offers Free Summer Camps
City of St. Louis provides camps for ages 4-17
Press release | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 05/04/11

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 | 05/02/11

Mayor Announces Three New Charter Schools
Charter schools give parents free, quality education options.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/25/11

Lambert successful in resuming 70% of flights on Sunday
Devastated Airport transformed in first 48 hours to get flights running again
Press release | Lambert-St. Louis International Airport | 04/25/11

Help St. Louis Plant More Trees
Vote Now to help the International Institute win a fruit tree orchard.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/15/11

Volunteer for St. Louis Serves Day
St. Louis Serves Day is Saturday, April 16th
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/29/11

Fireman's Retirement System Demands Millions More
Latest Cost Increase Will Result In Layoffs Police Budget Avoids Layoffs
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/17/11

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 | 03/17/11

Grand Bridge to Close between Chouteau and I-64
Closure begins 2:00 AM on March 14, 2011 and will continue through April 2012.
Press release | Board of Public Service | 03/01/11

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 | 02/15/11

City Offices Closed Monday, Feb 21
Please see article for changes to the trash/recycling collection schedule.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/14/11

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 | 02/10/11

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 | 01/19/11

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 | 01/19/11

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 | 01/19/11

City of St. Louis, Ameren Missouri Save Residents Money and Decrease the City’s Carbon Footprint
Ward 12
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 01/14/11

Gardening Project at MSI Bears Fruit
Gardening Project at MSI benefits Baden neighborhood
Press release | Corrections Division | 08/13/10

Open Streets Sunday, Sept 19 - From Citygarden to Tower Grove Park
Open Streets Sunday Sept 19th
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 09/19/10

The Grove
Learn about one of the City's up-and-coming neighborhoods.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 11/30/10

City Receives $1.5 Million HUD Grant
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 07/12/10

Mayor Slay Announces Summer Jobs Program
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 06/01/10

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 | 06/24/10

St. Louis Tops Nation in Volunteering
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 06/15/10

City of St. Louis Resumes Twice-a-Week Trash Collection
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/27/10

Protocol for Evacuating Tucker Tunnel Construction Site
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/11/10

Mayor Slay, Chief Isom Discuss Census Door-to-Door Efforts
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/30/10

Mayor Slay to Celebrate Grand Opening of Highlands Golf Course
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/16/10

Mayor Slay to Welcome Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, Germany
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/16/10

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 | 04/09/10

City of St. Louis, Boeing Present Open Streets
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/30/10

Importance of Stimulus Funding for Police
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 04/14/10

Mayor Slay Urges People to Fill Out and Mail In Census Form
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/15/10

City of St. Louis Solicits Public Input to Address Budget Shortfall
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/10/10

City Works To Stop Car Break-Ins
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/02/10

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 | 01/29/10

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 | 01/13/10

City Announces Emergency Measures to Address Life-Threatening Weather Conditions
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 01/05/09

City Receives Additional $8 Million for Homeless Programs
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/24/09

Mayor Slay, Governor Nixon, US Commerce Secretary Locke Announce Major Economic Recovery Grant
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/17/09

Mayor Slay Announces Winner of 2009 Holiday Card Design
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/16/09

St. Louis Receives Award for Municipal Excellence from the National League of Cities
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/15/09

City Holds National Project Homeless Connect
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/07/09

Mayor Slay Launches Missouri's Census in Schools Program
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/01/10

City Opens Clay School Homeless Prevention Hub
One of Four Opened at Community School Sites
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/25/09

First of Two New City Recreation Centers Now Open to the Public
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/19/09

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 | 04/29/10