Cristina Garmendia
@howigetmynews.bsky.social
Policy Director for President Megan Green, City of St. Louis. Author of St. Louis Equity Indicators & St. Louis Affordable Housing Report Card. Government transparency and accountability nerd!
Just a sampling of the 50+ comments we’ve received from residents since we launched the page like an hour ago.
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Just a sampling of the 50+ comments we’ve received from residents since we launched the page like an hour ago.
Please share your wishes for BOA action on October 1st at 3:30 pm either in person or online.
September 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Please share your wishes for BOA action on October 1st at 3:30 pm either in person or online.
This slide includes the “deployments”announced today in the Mayor’s press conference. We will continue to report out how funds actually get spent, since $3.5M budgeted to reimburse nonprofits may not be $3.5M used for that purpose depending on demand from eligible organizations.
September 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This slide includes the “deployments”announced today in the Mayor’s press conference. We will continue to report out how funds actually get spent, since $3.5M budgeted to reimburse nonprofits may not be $3.5M used for that purpose depending on demand from eligible organizations.
Tune in live now, the City’s new cost recovery officer is reporting out on his role and responsibilities. www.youtube.com/live/OqCYqLI...
September 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Tune in live now, the City’s new cost recovery officer is reporting out on his role and responsibilities. www.youtube.com/live/OqCYqLI...
Alders who were surprised at low applications are now taking action to try to boost applications by the August 11 deadline!
August 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Alders who were surprised at low applications are now taking action to try to boost applications by the August 11 deadline!
So just how much tornado damage did St. Louis have? The picture is still coming into focus, but here’s what we learned from the efforts of the Crisis Cleanup Coalition. Read my report here: stlouis.govocal.com/uploads/e0d1...
July 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
So just how much tornado damage did St. Louis have? The picture is still coming into focus, but here’s what we learned from the efforts of the Crisis Cleanup Coalition. Read my report here: stlouis.govocal.com/uploads/e0d1...
I fully anticipate we will have 3 hours of testimony here at the Children and Family Empowerment Center tonight on the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund. Thank you St. Louis!
June 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I fully anticipate we will have 3 hours of testimony here at the Children and Family Empowerment Center tonight on the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund. Thank you St. Louis!
Are you an AirBnB host? Sign up to offer a safe place to stay for families impacted by the tornado through their Open Homes Program.
June 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Are you an AirBnB host? Sign up to offer a safe place to stay for families impacted by the tornado through their Open Homes Program.
Our child care centers need help! Donate now across the city!
June 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our child care centers need help! Donate now across the city!
Our child care centers need help! Donate now across the city!
June 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our child care centers need help! Donate now across the city!
Drop by 4144 MLK with any of the following donations from 10-5!
May 31, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Drop by 4144 MLK with any of the following donations from 10-5!
Here’s the current FMR (fair market rent) for the St. Louis MSA as established by federal government. Fair market rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents for typical, non-substandard rental units occupied by recent movers in a local housing market. It’s gotten $$$, folks!
May 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Here’s the current FMR (fair market rent) for the St. Louis MSA as established by federal government. Fair market rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents for typical, non-substandard rental units occupied by recent movers in a local housing market. It’s gotten $$$, folks!
In the meantime, the Mound City Bar Association (and friends) put this two pager together.
May 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
In the meantime, the Mound City Bar Association (and friends) put this two pager together.
What do the green, yellow, and red tags actually mean in the tornado-impacted zones of St. Louis?
May 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
What do the green, yellow, and red tags actually mean in the tornado-impacted zones of St. Louis?
Thank you Alderman Devoti for your service! Free legal aid starting tomorrow morning at the Urban League and O’Fallon Park YMCA (“People’s Response HQ).
May 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Thank you Alderman Devoti for your service! Free legal aid starting tomorrow morning at the Urban League and O’Fallon Park YMCA (“People’s Response HQ).
Bring what you can (no perishables) and if you’re going to buy something - let it be plywood, wood screws, and tarps!
May 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Bring what you can (no perishables) and if you’re going to buy something - let it be plywood, wood screws, and tarps!
It finally happened - the Equity Indicators have been removed from the City of St. Louis website. I hope it is just an oversight and not intentional.
April 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It finally happened - the Equity Indicators have been removed from the City of St. Louis website. I hope it is just an oversight and not intentional.
Where are we on the Rams Settlement bill? Here is the new compromise struck by the HUDZ Committee!
January 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Where are we on the Rams Settlement bill? Here is the new compromise struck by the HUDZ Committee!
Here are the funds and what they each support. Citywide infrastructure, community development, workforce, and children & families all take a hit. Some overlap with uses for Downtown and North St. Louis Funds but street beautification and green space is one holdover from BB131.
January 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Here are the funds and what they each support. Citywide infrastructure, community development, workforce, and children & families all take a hit. Some overlap with uses for Downtown and North St. Louis Funds but street beautification and green space is one holdover from BB131.
At a glance, here are the changes to Board Bill 153 based on compromise and negotiation of Alderwoman Sonnier with Greater St. Louis Inc, Mayor’s Office, and Alderwoman Boyd, the sponsor of the competing plan for the Rams Settlement.
January 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
At a glance, here are the changes to Board Bill 153 based on compromise and negotiation of Alderwoman Sonnier with Greater St. Louis Inc, Mayor’s Office, and Alderwoman Boyd, the sponsor of the competing plan for the Rams Settlement.
Prop NS is offering these stabilized buildings for bid through January 27th. Can you complete a rehab within 2 years? If so, we want you to apply! www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
January 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Prop NS is offering these stabilized buildings for bid through January 27th. Can you complete a rehab within 2 years? If so, we want you to apply! www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
Made it from the Colorado & Kansas borderline to St. Louis yesterday by driving slow and steady ❄️ We were very lucky that I-70 was closed before we were to get on it in Salina. Made a swoop down to Wichita-Joplin to get out of the storm.
January 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Made it from the Colorado & Kansas borderline to St. Louis yesterday by driving slow and steady ❄️ We were very lucky that I-70 was closed before we were to get on it in Salina. Made a swoop down to Wichita-Joplin to get out of the storm.
Why departments must have policies related to bribery and corruption - and why it’s important that civil servants have pensions that can be taken away for malfeasance.
December 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Why departments must have policies related to bribery and corruption - and why it’s important that civil servants have pensions that can be taken away for malfeasance.
Recommended reading for all those watching those St. Louis headlines and wanting to learn more about the dynamics of code enforcement and the discretion that building inspectors have: Stacked Decks by Robin Bartram
December 20, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Recommended reading for all those watching those St. Louis headlines and wanting to learn more about the dynamics of code enforcement and the discretion that building inspectors have: Stacked Decks by Robin Bartram