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Treasurer Jones to Appear at Democratic National Convention

2019-07-19T13:48:14+00:00

Treasurer Will Participate on Police Reform and Women and Diversity Panels Tishaura O. Jones, Treasurer of the City of St. Louis, will participate on two panels at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Treasurer Jones was invited by 20/20 Leaders of America to participate in their Justice Forum panel on July 26. The 20/20 Leaders of America is a diverse, bipartisan group of black politicians, prosecutors, defense attorneys, political strategists, police chiefs and other law enforcement from across the nation. The forum will focus on public perception and media coverage of criminal justice reform efforts, and how best to push [...]

Treasurer Jones to Appear at Democratic National Convention2019-07-19T13:48:14+00:00

Treasurer Tishaura Jones Testifies at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Hearing in Favor of Payday and Short-Term Lending Reform

2019-07-19T13:48:14+00:00

Treasurer Jones applauded the CFPB for taking “bold action” on short-term lending On June 2, 2016 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") held a field hearing in Kansas City, MO to announce a proposed rule regulating payday and short-term lending. The new rule seeks to end the debt trap caused by payday and other forms of short-term lending.Currently, many payday lenders knowingly provide short-term loans to borrowers who are unable to repay them. As a result, borrowers are often forced roll-over the original loan into subsequent loans and incur significant fees. The CFPB field hearing provided several leaders, including City [...]

Treasurer Tishaura Jones Testifies at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Hearing in Favor of Payday and Short-Term Lending Reform2019-07-19T13:48:14+00:00

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2019-08-18T13:10:58+00:00

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Treasurer’s Office Designates Parking Holidays

2019-07-19T13:48:33+00:00

Parking holidays scheduled on Saturday, December 26, 2015, and Saturday, January 2, 2016 The City of St. Louis Treasurer's Office has designated parking holidays on Saturday, December 26, 2015, and Saturday, January 2, 2016. Parking meters will not be enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Saturdays listed above. Enforcement will continue as scheduled for other parking violations. The new parking meters are a part of the largest, fully networked system in Missouri. The technology can be programmed to prevent motorists from mistakenly paying a parking meter on holidays designated by the City of St. Louis and Sundays. [...]

Treasurer’s Office Designates Parking Holidays2019-07-19T13:48:33+00:00

City of St. Louis Treasurer Announces the Official Launch of College Kids

2019-07-19T13:48:38+00:00

College Kids provides every kindergartner enrolled in a City public or charter school with a college savings account Today, City of St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones was joined by Laura Woods, Vice President of Marketing & Community Presence, 1st Financial Federal Credit Union; Dr. Kelvin Adams, Superintendent, St. Louis Public Schools; Dr. Douglas Thaman, Executive Director, Missouri Charter Public School Association; Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, President, Harris-Stowe State University; and Dr. Jason Purnell, Assistant Professor, Washington University Brown School of Social Work at Gateway Elementary School to announce the official launch of the College Kids Children's Savings Account program. [...]

City of St. Louis Treasurer Announces the Official Launch of College Kids2019-07-19T13:48:38+00:00

Statement from the City of St. Louis Treasurer Regarding the Stadium Proposal

2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones joins state legislators and local elected officials to oppose the current stadium proposal in the City of St. Louis "The stadium proposal will negatively impact the city's credit rating," says Treasurer Jones. "The proposal requires the city to spend more money than it will receive in tax revenue." The city's credit rating was recently downgraded for the first time in 20 years and faces additional risks because the earnings tax, which provides one-third of the city's budget, will be brought to a public vote this April. The city's credit rating is at risk with ANY new [...]

Statement from the City of St. Louis Treasurer Regarding the Stadium Proposal2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

College Kids Launches Back to School Campaign

2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

1:1 Fund matches all donations to College Kids up to $500Xsdf This week, College Kids launches their back to school campaign and every dollar donated will be matched up to $500. The campaign runs from Monday, September 14th to Saturday, September 19th. College Kids will receive a $500 bonus after 25 new donors give to the program. Donations are tax-deductible. Matching funds are provided by the 1:1 Fund, a national nonprofit that supports children’s college savings accounts programs and incentives. College Kids will open dedicated children’s savings accounts for 3,500 kindergartners who attend a public or charter school in the [...]

College Kids Launches Back to School Campaign2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

Wells Fargo HomeLIFT Program to Help St. Louis Homebuyers

2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

Eligible homebuyers can make an appointment now to reserve $15,000 down payment assistance grant Sept. 25-26 at America's Center Convention Complex Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), NeighborWorks America® and its network member Beyond Housing today joined Mayor Francis G. Slay and Treasurer Tishaura O. Jonesto announce the $4.75 million St. Louis Wells Fargo HomeLIFT℠ [www.wellsfargo.com] program to help boost homeownership and strengthen neighborhoods in the city. "Making homeownership more affordable will enable more hard-working families and individuals to achieve homeownership and help make St. Louis neighborhoods even stronger," said Mayor Slay. "This innovative public-private collaboration will make a significant difference for families and neighborhoods [...]

Wells Fargo HomeLIFT Program to Help St. Louis Homebuyers2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

Treasurer’s Office Launches the Financial Dignity Center in City Hall

2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

Where citizens are empowered to make better choices with their money Update  8.26.2015 The City of St. Louis Treasurer's Office launched the Financial Dignity Center in City Hall alongside our partner Operation HOPE, Inc. and sponsors: Ameren UE, BMO Harris Bank, Eagle Bank, Midwest BankCentre, People's Community Action Corporation, Scottrade Bank, and Wells Fargo. The Financial Dignity Center in the Office of Financial Empowerment is a viable and sustainable business model provided by a global leader in financial education, Operation HOPE, Inc. The Office of Financial Empowerment was established by the Treasurer's Office in July 2014, and authorized by the [...]

Treasurer’s Office Launches the Financial Dignity Center in City Hall2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

Treasurer’s Office Rolls Out Parking Mobile Phone App

2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00

Every parking meter in the City of St. Louis will accept payment via mobile phone Starting on July 1, 2015 every parking meter in the City of St. Louis will accept payment via the mobile phone app ParkLouie. ParkLouie is the new brand for the City of St. Louis Parking Division. The ParkLouie app is a version of ParkMobile, the leading national provider of mobile parking technology. ParkLouie patrons can pay for parking simply by registering for the app and entering the zone number identified on green stickers affixed to parking meters. Paying for parking via ParkLouie will not register [...]

Treasurer’s Office Rolls Out Parking Mobile Phone App2019-07-19T13:49:09+00:00
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