St. Louis Board of Aldermen Meeting – February 6, 2026

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen convened on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM (roll call completed by approximately 9:58 AM) with 14 members present, later reaching 15. The meeting opened with a prayer, roll call, and recognition of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. Key actions included passage of a resolution recognizing heart health, debate and final passage of Board Bill 87 as amended (expanding the Prop NS program), and introduction of several new board bills. The meeting adjourned after announcements of upcoming committee meetings.

Consent Calendar

• Board Bills for Perfection (Consent): Board Bill 99 (three-way stop at Shenandoah and Virginia Avenues) and Board Bill 130 (speed humps in the 9th ward) were adopted without objection.
• Third Reading and Final Passage (Consent): Board Bills 114, 125, and 127 were approved unanimously (15 aye votes) on the consent calendar.
• Courtesy Resolution Consent Calendar: The courtesy resolutions (including Resolution 236, 237, 238) were adopted en bloc after being moved by Alderwoman from the 10th. Resolution 236 was separately embanked (all members added as co-sponsors).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Sharita Rogers (Acting Clerk): Shared a personal testimony about losing her sister at age 33 to heart disease in 2008. She urged awareness and thanked the board for the resolution.
• Mayor Kara Spencer: Delivered a proclamation declaring February 6, 2026, as Wear Red Day in St. Louis, standing in solidarity with heart health awareness.
• Lana Stein Tribute: Alderwoman from the 10th requested a moment of silence for Lana Stein, a pillar of the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood and political historian, who recently passed away.
• Honored Guest: Alderman Cone introduced Officer Burroughs of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, originally from London, England.

Discussion Items

• Resolution 236 – American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day: Sponsored by Alderman Aldrich and co-sponsored by 10 other members. The resolution cited statistics: heart disease causes 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. (approx. 695,000 in 2021), someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds, and nearly 45% of women over 20 live with cardiovascular conditions. The resolution was embanked (all members added as co-sponsors) and adopted.
• Board Bill 87 as amended – Prop NS Program Expansion: Sponsored by Alderman Aldrich, President Green, and others. The bill increases caps on bond proceeds per property, adjusts caps for inflation (CPI), and expands scope of work to include plumbing and interior demolition for the LRA’s property rehabilitation program.
• Debate on Board Bill 87:
  • Alderwoman from the 12th (opposition): Criticized the lack of transparency in LRA and Prop NS, alleging that properties are sold to “good old boys” without redevelopment, that no invoices or before/after photos are required, and that the program lacks checks and balances. She voted “present” and pledged to push for reforms.
  • Alderman Aldrich (sponsor): Defended the bill as an incremental improvement, tying inflation adjustments to rising construction costs and expanding work scope to make homes more marketable. He acknowledged the program is not perfect but argued it will help return vacant brick homes to the market.
• First Reading of Board Bills: Introduced, among others: Board Bill 138 (moratorium on non-municipal detention facilities until 2031, sponsored by Alderwoman Sonier); Board Bills 139-144 (speed humps in the 13th ward, sponsored by Alderwoman Boyd); Board Bill 145 (repealing ordinance 62579); Board Bill 146 (sheriff’s parking identification modernization); Board Bill 147 (Central West End/South Business District tax assessment amendment).
• Appointment to Mental Health Board: Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Evan Ivana Burkett was sent to the Health and Human Development Committee.
• Second Reading and Committee Reports: Several bills were reported out of committees, including Board Bill 119 (North Broadway redevelopment with 10-year tax abatement), Board Bill 121 (dissolving several TIF districts), Board Bill 122 (progress determination on TIF plans), Board Bill 123 (Lindell Boulevard redevelopment with up to 15-year abatement), Board Bill 129 (planned unit development for La Colonia Square), Board Bill 126 (short-term rental business license with 3% fee), Board Bill 133 (FEMA crisis counseling funds), and Board Bill 134 (vegetation/weed ordinance amendments).

Key Outcomes

• Resolution 236 adopted and embanked (all 15 members co-sponsoring) to recognize American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
• Board Bill 87 as amended passed on third reading with a roll call vote of 13 ayes, 1 no (Alderwoman Boyd), and 1 present (Alderwoman from the 12th).
• Consent bills (99, 130) were perfected and adopted without objection.
• Consent third reading bills (114, 125, 127) were finally passed with 15 aye votes.
• Mayor’s appointment to mental health board referred to the Health and Human Development Committee.
• Committee meetings scheduled: HUDS (Feb 10, 11 AM), Public Safety (Feb 12, 2 PM), Public Infrastructure (Feb 11, 3:30 PM), Budget (Feb 11, 10 AM), Transportation and Commerce (Feb 10, 9 AM, location TBD), and Planning Commission (Feb 11, 6 PM) to discuss data center regulations.
• Next board meeting: Friday, February 13, 2026, in the chambers.