St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis aldermen weigh two plans for Rams funds—and infinite possibilities

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen are debating two proposals for spending $280 million in Rams settlement funds. Alderwoman Cara Spencer, a co-sponsor of Pam Boyd's bill, supports prioritizing investment in struggling neighborhoods and downtown, contrasting with Alisha Sonnier’s Transform STL bill. “We were awarded those funds because the judge decided, rightfully so, that the city lost revenue when the Rams left,” Spencer said. “We have a revenue problem in our city right now because of the loss of population, a massive loss of population, and if we don't address that, we can put in these short-term gains on issues, but they're not going to solve the ongoing slide.”