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A St. Louis aldermanic committee has given its approval to a bill that would use federal money to pay the medical debt of thousands of St. Louisans.
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The rules say commercial operators must have a federal pilot’s license and a business license. There are also restrictions on where they can fly. SMS Novel, a company based in the Washington, D.C., area, wanted to fly drones in the Gravois Park neighborhood to enhance public safety.
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Sonnier went back to the drawing board after her Unhoused Bill of Rights faced intense criticism.
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“While eminent domain can be scary, ultimately, this use of eminent domain protects existing residents and existing occupied businesses,” the bill’s sponsor said.
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A citywide survey that closed Feb. 6 garnered 12,442 online and paper responses during its 30-day voting window. The city’s Board of Aldermen said that compares to 3,195 completed surveys when it launched its kick-off survey last August.
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The water department had just $2 million left in reserves before the rate hikes kicked in. They are expected to raise a combined $33 million.
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Aldermen first attempted to call for a cease-fire in October. The sponsor of the resolution admits an early draft was “a little ignorant.”
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Voting is open until Feb. 2 — the top ideas will get additional research and vetting by staff of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.
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In the coming year, Green is hoping aldermen will pursue policies that herald the “Year of the Worker.”
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Property taxes for senior homeowners in St. Louis will be frozen, thanks to a bill passed Friday by the Board of Aldermen.