St. Louis Board of Aldermen Meeting – January 23, 2026

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen convened on January 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Board of Aldermen Chambers. The meeting featured two special resolutions honoring photojournalist Wiley Price and the staff of SLTV (St. Louis City's government access channel) for their decades of service. Several board bills were introduced, moved through committees, and passed. The meeting adjourned at an unspecified time after a series of announcements.

Consent Calendar

• Courtesy Resolutions Consent Calendar: Adopted unanimously, including resolutions 220 (honoring Wiley Price) and 223 (honoring SLTV for National Videographer Day).
• Board Bills for Perfection Consent Calendar: Adopted unanimously, including Board Bill 120 (sales tax reimbursement for a project at 3942 LaCleet Avenue) and Board Bill 124 (accepting FY 2024 State Crisis Intervention Program funds).
• Third Reading and Final Passage of Board Bills Consent Calendar: Adopted unanimously (14 aye votes), passing Board Bill 118 and Board Bill 124.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments or testimony were heard during the formal session; however, multiple aldermen acknowledged community outreach workers and volunteers assisting individuals experiencing homelessness during cold weather. Alderman from the 7th thanked the Continuum of Care and outreach workers for their efforts during sub-25-degree temperatures.

Discussion Items

• Honoring Wiley Price (Resolution 220): Alderman from the 7th presented a resolution honoring Wiley Price for over 45 years of photojournalism with the St. Louis American. Multiple aldermen spoke about his impact on documenting Black life, historic moments, and community dignity. Price's work is in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Price accepted the honor, expressing gratitude and noting his pride in working for the St. Louis American. The resolution was embanked (signed by all members).
• Honoring SLTV (Resolution 223): Alderman from the 10th presented a resolution recognizing SLTV's 35 years of service, including broadcasting board meetings, producing community programs, and providing technical support during COVID (over 800 Zoom meetings). SLTV Manager Andre noted the staff has won over 700 awards and that their pay was recently recognized as grossly underpaid compared to other Midwest government channels. The resolution was embanked.
• Board Bill 107 (Washington Avenue Community Improvement District): Sponsored by Alderman from the 14th, this bill expands the existing CID on the 1100 block of Washington Avenue to fund infrastructure and beautification. The bill was perfected (advanced) without debate.
• Board Bill 124 (Crisis Intervention Funds): Sponsored by Alderman from the 7th, this bill accepts $255,115.69 in federal grant funds to hire three social workers for the Problem Properties Division to connect individuals in problem properties with case management and referrals. The bill was suspended from the perfection calendar and moved to final passage, passing unanimously (14 aye votes).
• Mayoral Appointments: Approved unanimously: Alex Wright to the Missouri History Museum Subdistrict Advisory Board; Stephen Hunt to the Loughborough Community Commons Improvement District.
• Introduction of Board Bill 129: Alderman from the 5th introduced Board Bill 129 (purpose not specified); the rules were suspended (14 aye votes) and the bill was assigned to the HUD committee.
• Introduction of Honored Guests: Alderman from the 10th introduced Captain JD McCloskey and others for their work on housing issues; Alderman from the 14th introduced intern Faith Townsell (former youth advisor in Chicago); Alderman from the 6th introduced intern Madeline Keebe from SLU.

Key Outcomes

• Resolutions 220 and 223: Both embanked (unanimously co-sponsored by all board members) – honors Wiley Price and SLTV.
• Board Bill 124: Passed final reading (14 aye votes) – accepts $255,115.69 for three social workers in Problem Properties.
• Board Bill 107: Perfected (unanimous) – expands Washington Avenue CID.
• Board Bill 118: Passed final reading (14 aye votes) – ordinance directing installation of speed humps in the 9th ward.
• Board Bill 129: Introduced and assigned to HUD committee.
• Mayoral Appointments: Both approved unanimously.
• Minutes of January 16, 2026: Approved unanimously.
• Adjournment: The next full board meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Board of Aldermen Chambers.

Announcements

• Committee meetings announced: HUDS (Jan. 27, 11 a.m.), Public/Public Employees (Jan. 28, 6 p.m.), Personnel & Administration (Jan. 29, 11 a.m.), Public Safety (Jan. 29, 2 p.m.) – all in the Kennedy Room.
• Moment of silence observed for former committeewoman Ida Ford, mother of former Alderwoman April Ford Griffin.
• Alderman from the 2nd excused for necessary absence (unanimous, but noted as close).