The proposal from Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard of the 26th Ward would direct $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward monthly payments for eligible residents. Details are still being worked out.
St. Louis police groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the City of St. Louis, alleging the recent passage of a civilian oversight bill violates state law.
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed a bill Friday that puts the Detention Facilities Oversight Board and the Civilian Police Oversight Board under a civilian commissioner.
Work on the changes began last May, when aldermen approved the Detention Facilities Oversight Board. But supporters will have to carefully count votes, and lobby their colleagues, to send it to the mayor on Friday.