/tags/alisha-sonnier Alisha Sonnier en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-05-29/alderwoman-alisha-sonnier-rams-settlement-meltdown-win Alisha Sonnier won a full four-year term in April with 66% of the vote. Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-05-29/alderwoman-alisha-sonnier-rams-settlement-meltdown-win Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2025-05-13/tishaura-jones-mayor-defeat-reckoning-black-women-leadership Tishaura Jones’ loss in last month’s mayor’s election is part of a trend in St. Louis-area politics over the past few years. After ascending to some of the most powerful posts in local government, several Black female political figures either left office or were defeated. Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-13/tishaura-jones-mayor-defeat-reckoning-black-women-leadership Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-03-05/st-louis-election-board-alderman-2025 St. Louis voters will select representatives for the Board of Aldermen’s seven odd-numbered wards. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-05/st-louis-election-board-alderman-2025 Lacretia Wimbley /economy-business/2025-02-07/st-louis-rams-spending-bill-winners-losers St. Louis had $300 million and 16,000 ideas from the public on how to spend it at the beginning of this legislative session. A year later, the Board of Aldermen has made no progress. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:14:34 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-07/st-louis-rams-spending-bill-winners-losers Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/st-louis-board-aldermen-punts-rams-bills-spring-election After a little more than two hours of discussion, members did not agree to perfect any bill, instead moving proposals to the board’s informal calendar. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:31:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/st-louis-board-aldermen-punts-rams-bills-spring-election Eric Schmid /economy-business/2025-01-31/st-louis-megan-green-rams-settlement-money-board-alderman The Board of Aldermen was preparing to question Ward 7 Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, one of the bill’s sponsors, when Green gaveled the meeting into a recess, a move some members later questioned as possibly not being in accordance with the rules of the body. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:25:07 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-31/st-louis-megan-green-rams-settlement-money-board-alderman Eric Schmid /economy-business/2025-01-24/single-rams-bill-committee-advances-full-st-louis-board-of-aldermen Members of the board’s Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee voted 5-2, with Anne Schweitzer and Michael Browning voting no. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-24/single-rams-bill-committee-advances-full-st-louis-board-of-aldermen Eric Schmid /economy-business/2025-01-21/st-louis-single-proposal-rams-money This compromise bridges the remaining gaps between Ward 7 Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier’s proposed Transform STL Act and Ward 13 Alderwoman Pamela Boyd’s alternative. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:30:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-21/st-louis-single-proposal-rams-money Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2025-01-17/st-louis-aldermens-public-safety-committee-8-police-surveillance-resolutions In addition to the resolutions, the Public Safety Committee heard from acting Commissioner of Corrections Tammy Ross, who says her priorities for now include focusing on staffing and fostering partnerships. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-17/st-louis-aldermens-public-safety-committee-8-police-surveillance-resolutions Lacretia Wimbley /economy-business/2025-01-16/public-input-rams-money-childcare-neglected-neighborhoods The separate proposals by Ward 7 Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier and Ward 13 Alderwoman Pamela Boyd have some similarities but also have differences that need to be resolved. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-16/public-input-rams-money-childcare-neglected-neighborhoods Eric Schmid