In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper speaks with St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer. A St. Louis native and first-generation college graduate, Spencer has built her career in public service, with a focus on transparency, public safety, neighborhood revitalization, and responsible governance. A year-plus into her tenure as mayor, she reflects on the challenges and lessons so far, the importance of alignment between government and civic organizations, the priorities she’s excited to advance, and what it will take to move the St. Louis region forward. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.
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