In Hour 1, Chris and Amy dive into the proposed city administrator position aimed at modernizing St. Louis government. They explore how this role, common in larger cities, could streamline operations and bring more continuity across administrations. Ward 6 Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez joins the conversation to discuss the potential impacts on city services like trash collection, pothole repairs, and snow plowing. The conversation also examines the challenges and opportunities for improving the city’s $1.2 billion organization, including the benefits of removing politics from day-to-day operations.
Hour 2 shifts to the upcoming Winter Warm Up event, as Michael Hall, Executive Director of Cardinals Care, joins the show to share details about the event. Learn about new features, ticket pricing, and how the funds raised will support community initiatives like youth baseball and softball programs, along with field renovations. The hour continues with Bernie Miklasz discussing the Los Angele