Cop-Hating Leftist Tishaura Jones Wins St. Louis Mayoral Race – As Homicides Soar in St. Louis City to 50-Year High

Former St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones defeated fellow Democrat Cara Spencer to win the St. Louis Mayoral race.

Tishaura Jones is a radical leftist who is very critical of St. Louis City policing.

Jones  ran on:

• Jones said that she supported restructuring the police department’s budget to reallocate funding for mental health services, job training programs, and treating substance abuse.
• Jones said that she would reinstate the position of deputy mayor for racial equity and require the city to view decision-making and expanded economic opportunities through the lens of racial equity.
• Jones said that she supported social distancing, wearing masks, and practicing proper hygiene to combat COVID-19. Jones said the city must begin preparing for the next crisis to make the city more resilient.
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