Speak up!
11.03.2026 22:55
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Speak up!
Disasters expose the fault lines that existed long before the storm. But federal recovery policy often treats those fault lines as invisible. When the rules say a building was already broken, the disaster disappears from the equationโand so does the funding to fix it.
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
It's past time to fund emergency management.
This is such an important piece.
It's budget season again.
What begins as a budget choice becomes a structural liability.
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Never forget that St. Louis City Mayor Spencer and Alders will always prioritize luxury living developers over North City ๐ช Tornado Survivors
City officials say egregious delays in public information releases are caused by the volume of requests, while failing to produce evidence proving their claims.
I actually had TWO information requests fulfilled by the city!
It took a ridiculously long time and definitely didn't help me respond to allegations against me before they terminated me, but it's something, right?
I guess it could've been hand-delivered by a monkey.
I'll take Not Actual Disaster Recovery for $1200.
OOF, yes!
This is a well-done piece, definitely worth a read. www.linkedin.com/posts/jamie-...
He was a nice guy, I was sorry to see this today.
I mean, my resume is updated, the office has become something of a disaster, and I feel more qualified than a carwash daddy ๐ค
If I understand the role it's maintaining dept. autonomy, managing a traumatized staff, re-establishing trust, building safety, security, logistics, and a lot of RECOVERY.
One of my top 2025 reads. It brought back many good memories and gave me a few ideas about making new ones.
Don't forget to leave out old offee, Dr Pepper, Hot Pockets and Uncrustables
Turn the petty up ๐ชง
Sarah up close in front of a Team Rubicon trailer.
It was good to be out there getting work done with the team.
In terms of having a competent leader to bridge across elected terms and fresh appointees with no clue, I would at least consider it.
I can't help but think, a city manager would help with some of this. ๐ค
You are not alone.
Can we not add one more division for DPS to not be able to manage? It already has way too much going on and a lack of competent leadership.
BandTogether St. Louis will present The Gremlin's Ball on October 11th at 7:30 PM.
Come celebrate fall, for FREE!
That's nearly 16 Scaramuccis, impressive.
Before you engage with folks on this topic look through their account. Cause if itโs new, or following nearly no one, or posting nothing else but triggering replies, it has a motive. You donโt have to give them your precious time and energy. Protect your heart!!
Getting "You paid for it vibes"
Selfies can be great fun โ or horribly dangerous. India, which has recorded many deaths from risky selfie-taking, is urging folks to stay safe when they hold up their phone for a pix.
Effect from nationwide disasters, for sure.
Shit, is it because you sold me stickers?
