Tishaura Jones

Tishaura Jones in 2017

Tishaura Oneda Jones (born march 10,1972) is an American politician who has served as the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri since April 2021. A member of the Missouri Democratic Party, Jones served from 2008 to 2013 in the Missouri House of Representatives; and as Treasurer of the City of St. Louis from 2013 to 2021

We have always wanted community input. We have to meet people where they are and we want them to tell us how their government can work for them not the other way around.

I will not stay silent when I spot racism. I will not stay silent when I spot homophobia or transphobia. I will not stay silent when I spot xenophobia. I will not stay silent when I spot religious intolerance. I will not stay silent when I spot any injustice.

Quotes

• I will not stay silent when I spot racism," Jones, 49, said during her speech, delivered at the city's Omega Center. "I will not stay silent when I spot homophobia or transphobia. I will not stay silent when I spot xenophobia. I will not stay silent when I spot religious intolerance. I will not stay silent when I spot any injustice."
  • "St. Louis Elects Its First Black Woman as Mayor: 'I'm Ready to Get to Work'", people.com (April 7, 2021)

• "I see my job as mayor to find ways to expand options for people to exercise their right to vote within state law"
  • [1]on her job

• "I believe that poverty is the root cause of crime. So, if you want better health outcomes or better outcomes in general from some of the things that all cities deal with—like increased crime and increased poverty—you must provide opportunities for people to have money and to live their best lives"
  • [2]

• "For any Black woman who is considering running for office, I would first say to her that you are complete. You don’t need any additional education or degrees"
  • [3] on black women running for political post

• "When I talk about addressing the root causes of crime, I am talking about supporting families and communities that have suffered disinvestment for decades under the failed status quo"
  • [4] on crime

• "Unenviable position of inheriting many lawsuits from the previous administrations, and in many cases is required to defend the city, not to mention her fiduciary duty to the taxpayers as well"
  • [5] Jones defended Hamilton

• "Equitable development must be driven by the community, not by politics"
  • [6] on development

• "We have always wanted community input. We have to meet people where they are and we want them to tell us how their government can work for them not the other way around"
  • [7] on St. Louis on the Air this week if the survey results are skewed