The American Recovery Plan positions the City of St. Louis to receive $500 million in federal relief over the next year. This is a once-in-a-century opportunity to not only address the short-term budget crises – but to invest in the city’s future and create a long-term strategy for growth.
The Issues
Cara’s Platform for Change
I’m running for mayor because I have a vision of a city that works for everyone, because I know our problems are critical and we have no time to waste, and because I can build the coalitions necessary to move St. Louis forward.
"I BELIEVE IN ST. LOUIS"
The City of St. Louis, as the historic core, can lead our region out of stagnation and put us on the path to growth for the first time in decades. It won’t be easy. We are facing overwhelming odds. But together we can rebuild. Make no mistake: Our challenges are real.
The St. Louis
Recovery Plan
10-Step Plan
to Reduce Violence
for a Safer St. Louis
As Mayor, I will implement a comprehensive data-driven strategy. With the ten steps I am putting forward, we will improve trust between communities and our police department, implement proven strategies to reduce violent crime, and ensure our emergency services are responsive when they are needed the most.
Education
for Every Child’s Future
City Hall must make educating all children a priority and must stand with our educational institutions to meet the needs of each child in the city. In order to have the best schools, St. Louis needs a simpler, more connected system of excellent schools. Children are the future of our city. I will work to fulfill their fundamental right to an excellent education.
Revitalizing Neighborhoods
The goal of Cara’s administration will be not only to reduce vacancy citywide but to address the problem by combatting the issues that have led to the unsustainable state of dilapidated housing.
Recovering our Community
from COVID-19
Cara was among the first St. Louis officials to encourage COVID-19 precautions such as social distancing and mask-wearing when the region detected its first cases in mid-March. As the pandemic continues, she remains committed to leading the fight against the virus. Her administration’s approach includes: Equitable distribution of the vaccine, planning for a post-COVID budget and protecting our most vulnerable.
Pledging Racial Equity
As Cornerstone
of Decision Making
Cara is committed to addressing racial inequity as a primary focus of her administration, uniting the city behind the issue and moving beyond tokenism to root out the systemic and cultural biases that exist in our government and institutions.
Standing Up
to Special Interests
For the past several years, Cara has led the fight against the privatization of the city’s largest asset, St. Louis Lambert International Airport. As Mayor, Cara will continue to fight for the people of St. Louis City.
Building an Economy
that Works for Everyone
Cara’s administration will focus on reliable, well-thought-out development. It will be grounded in the purpose of city government – to serve its constituency.
Bringing Equity,
Responsiveness
to City Hall
Cara's administration’s approach will be to run the offices as efficiently and professionally as possible. The administration will form partnerships with residents and businesses to meet their needs.