St. Louis elects first Black female mayor, after pledge to boost social workers instead of police
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St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones, who has been outspoken in her criticism of the criminal justice system’s “arrest and incarcerate” model, won election Tuesday and will take over as the first Black female mayor in a city beset by yet another wave of violent crime.
"St. Louis: This is an opportunity for us to rise," Jones said in her victory speech. "I told you when I was running that we aren’t done avoiding tough conversations. We are done ignoring the racism that has held our city and our region back." Spencer, in her concession, noted the historic achievement of her opponent.More Related News