ST. LOUIS — The Board of Aldermen approved a series of bills today that may place proposed City Charter amendments on the November 5th ballot. These amendments now await the mayor’s approval before being sent to the Board of Election Commissioners for placement on the ballot. They require a 60% approval rate to pass.
“I’m glad to see these amendments head to the voters. This process started with the people in 2023 when they voted to approve the Charter Commission, and it should end with the people’s vote on the November ballot,” states President Megan E. Green. “I fully support the amendments passed by the Board.”
Board Bill 72CSAA proposes removing the $500 cap on municipal ordinance violations to hold owners of vacant and distressed properties more accountable. The purpose of the amendment is to strengthen the city’s ability to enforce property maintenance standards and protect environmental conditions.
One key amendment, Board Bill 30FS, aims to expand the Board’s budget authority, allowing them to add or remove budget items while maintaining a balanced budget, thereby giving residents a greater say in resource allocation.
Another proposal, Board Bill 61CSAA, seeks to consolidate city departments into a unified Department of Transportation, streamlining street design, maintenance, and public safety measures currently managed by separate entities.
Board Bill 76FS would update the City Charter by replacing outdated pronouns and job titles, including renaming the Board of Aldermen to the City Council to reflect modern terminology.
