LEGISLATION

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Aldermanic Committees review proposed legislation. These committees may pass, amend, or object to legislation before it goes before the full board.
BUDGET AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
The Budget and Public Employees committee oversees all legislation that pertains to the City's budget. As a committee member, I worked to amend and approve our City's proposed budget.
LEGISLATION AND RULES
The Legislation and Rules Committee oversees bills that pertain to existing laws, elections, and voter participation.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES
The Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee oversees all legislation that pertains to our City's infrastructure system. This includes, but is not limited to, legislation addressing streets, water, and traffic control.
WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR LEGISLATION?
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MY OFFICE BEGINS WRITING AND RESEARCHING A LEGISLATIVE OBJECTIVE.
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A BILL IS CREATED AND SUBMITTED FOR INTRODUCTION TO THE BOARD.
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THE BILL IS INTRODUCED TO THE FULL BOARD AND ASSIGNED TO A COMMITTEE.
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IF PASSED, THE BILL IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR PERFECTION.
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IF PASSED, THE BILL IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR 2ND READING.
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IF PASSED, THE BILL IS SENT TO THE MAYOR'S DESK.
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THE BILL IS PRESENTED TO ITS ASSIGNED COMMITTEE .
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THE BILL PASSES AND BECOMES LAW.
CURRENT LEGISLATION
BB #137: MODERNIZING THE CITY CHARTER
Removes obsolete or irrelevant references to Missouri statute that no longer apply, city departments or divisions that no longer exist.
Updates how City departments, divisions, and offices are described so the Charter reflects how City government is actually organized today.
Improves clarity and consistency in the Charter: replaces pronouns with titles, standardizes capitalization of official titles, makes number formatting consistent throughout.
Puts proposed Charter amendment on the August 4, 2026 ballot for public approval.
BB #129: ESTABLISHING LA COLLINA SQUARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Creates a special zoning district for 5701 Wilson Avenue: a Planned Unit Development (PUD) called the La Collina Square PUD.
Formally adopts the Sketch Plan approved by Planning Commission for development of 78 single-family residential units.
Requires developer to submit a Development Plan to show the project matches the approved Sketch Plan and meets city standards before building can move forward.
Applies landscaping and accessibility conditions as directed by the Planning Commission.
BB #62:
GOLF CART REGULATION
Limits golf cart operation to streets with three lanes or fewer and a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less.
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Requires operators follow all traffic laws.
Requires operators to be over the age of 16 years and have a valid driver’s license.
Requires child passengers to be restrained consistent with Missouri statute.
Prohibits golf cart use or parking on sidewalks.
Requires golf carts driven on City streets be equipped with certain equipment, including headlamps or a light bar, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and mirrors.
BB #33:
POWERS DELEGATED TO THE SHERIFF
The Sheriff must assume all duties given to the department by Missouri State Law and St. Louis City Law.
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The Sheriff shall be responsible for transporting detainees in the custody of the Department of Corrections needing hospital, medical, and psychological treatment.​
The Sheriff's office shall not assume any additional duties, unless approved by the Board of Aldermen through a resolution.