St. Louis mayoral candidates answer a big question: What is your vision?
In interviews conducted by Nine PBS and SLM for the Citizens’ Agenda, we asked each candidate the same question. Here’s what they said.
The Citizens’ Agenda
Nine PBS and SLM have teamed up a new model for covering elections—and we need to know what issues matter most to you. To share your thoughts on the most important issues in the mayor’s race for SLM’s coverage, please visit ninepbs.org/elections.
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Transcript: Citizens’ Agenda interview with Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler
The mayoral candidate sat down with Nine PBS and SLM on Jan. 28.
Transcript: Citizens’ Agenda interview with Andrew Jones
The retired businessman and mayoral candidate sat down with Nine PBS and SLM on Feb. 4.
Transcript: Citizens’ Agenda interview with Alderwoman Cara Spencer
The mayoral candidate sat down with Nine PBS and SLM on Jan. 29.
Transcript: Citizens’ Agenda interview with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones
Jones sat down with Nine PBS and SLM on January 28, 2025.
Here is the Citizens’ Agenda for the 2025 St. Louis mayoral race
Nine PBS and SLM talked to voters about what matters to them—and tonight, you’ll hear from the candidates on the issues.