Housing, Urban Development and Zoning May 26, 2026

The City of St. Louis Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee held a meeting on May 26, 2026, to discuss Board Bill 22, which proposes the allocation of $230 million from the RAM settlement funds to address critical citywide needs. The bill prioritizes three key areas: long-term tornado recovery and rebuilding in North St. Louis, citywide infrastructure investments including water and street repairs, and downtown revitalization. Specific allocations include $110 million for North St. Louis recovery efforts, $65 million for infrastructure improvements, and $55 million for downtown development. The meeting featured extensive public testimony, with many residents and stakeholders urging increased funding for North St. Louis tornado recovery, emphasizing that the current allocation is insufficient to meet the extensive needs. Discussions also covered leveraging these funds to attract matching private and public investments, concerns about the water department’s financial stability, and the importance of transparency and accountability in fund deployment. No vote was taken during this session, as additional public hearings were planned to allow further community input.