The People’s Plan is a comprehensive policy agenda and organizing strategy to build local power in St. Louis City, as an anchor to transform policies and power across the region. It builds on the work of the last 6+ years while creating new momentum towards a multi-issue, multi-year strategy to inspire transformation at the policy and structural levels. This plan also builds on the years of reports, findings, proposals, and shared visions informed by the wisdom of community members. Examples include the Ferguson Commission Report, For the Sake of All, Dismantling the Divide, Environmental Racism in STL, and Close the Workhouse Reports 1.0 and 2.0. The time has come to make the visions in these documents and many more a reality.
Releasing January 25, 2021.
Making STL Home
Schools are closing, rents are rising, and violence is increasing. We can make St. Louis a safe and inspiring place to live, work, and thrive, but we need to invest in public schools, affordable housing, accessible transit, health equity, universal childcare, environmental justice, and so much more.
The People’s Plan promotes universal housing, environmental justice, and livability for all St. Louisans.
Funding Our Future
Our local tax regime is regressive, and wealthy individuals benefit from countless tax preferences. We must raise local taxes on the rich in order to fund wrap-around support for struggling families and communities, particularly for the young people that will determine this region’s future.
The People’s Plan ensures equitable taxation and funding for youth and education.
Building Inclusive Democracy
Our city’s economic and political elites crowd the legislative agenda with TIFs and tax abatements, while everyday educational, health, and housing tragedies go unaddressed.
The People’s Plan ensures transparency and maximizing civic engagement.
Re-Envisioning Public Safety
Our city must divest from the predatory and expensive “arrest and incarcerate” model of public safety, and invest in communities, an approach that has proven to reduce violence and actually keep people safe.
The People’s Plan keeps communities safe by decriminalizing and transforming responses to harm.