Full Board of Aldermen Convenes Amid Police Budget Tensions and Severe Weather Week

Board of Aldermen Regular Session at City Hall

Today, Friday, March 6, 2026, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen is scheduled to meet for a full regular session at 10:00 AM. The meeting, held in the Board of Aldermen Chambers (Room 230) at City Hall, marks a critical point in the 2025-2026 legislative session. While the board continues its standard review of board bills and resolutions, the session is overshadowed by ongoing fiscal debates and mayoral priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Mayor Spencer’s Warning on Police Funding

Political tension remains high at City Hall following recent statements from the Mayor’s office. Mayor Cara Spencer has recently warned of potential service cuts and city-wide layoffs if the state-controlled Board of Police Commissioners' budget is finalized as currently proposed. With the police budget potentially ballooning to over $250 million, the administration and the Board of Aldermen are facing difficult decisions regarding the allocation of resources for other essential city services. Today’s meeting is expected to touch upon these fiscal challenges as the city prepares for the spring budget cycle.

Special Sessions and Judicial Meetings

In addition to the full board meeting, several other government activities are taking place across the city today:

• Meeting of Municipal Judges: At 10:30 AM, municipal judges will convene at the Municipal Court to discuss administrative updates and judicial proceedings.
• Clean Energy Development Board: A special quarterly board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at 1520 Market Street. This session will focus on the city's ongoing sustainable infrastructure projects and energy efficiency initiatives.
• City Hiring Event: Earlier this morning, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment hosted a hiring event for utility workers, reflecting the city’s urgent need to fill critical infrastructure roles.

Severe Weather Awareness Week

City officials are also reminding residents that today marks the conclusion of Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 2-6, 2026). The City Emergency Management Agency has spent the week encouraging residents to prepare for the upcoming spring storm and tornado season. The Board of Aldermen is expected to acknowledge these preparedness efforts, emphasizing the importance of community safety and reliable emergency services during the transition into the spring months.