A New Vision for
our 8th Ward
From affordable housing to safer streets, I’m committed to making our neighborhoods stronger — right here in the heart of St. Louis.
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A Letter From Jami
MEET JAMI
Jami is a third-generation St. Louisan who lives in McKinley Heights with her husband, Jason, and their seven-month-old daughter. Jami is a Community Development Specialist—helping St. Louisans obtain New Market and Low Income Housing Tax Credits—and is the only candidate with the expertise to make sure that our ward and our communities thrive.
JAMI DOESN'T JUST TALK ABOUT SOLUTIONS – SHE BUILDS THEM
JAMI BUILDS SOLUTIONS
DEDICATED TO SERVICE
Economic development professional specializing in revitalizing underserved communities
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy at Vanderbilt University where she was Student Body President
St. Louis’s first Schwarzman Scholar – earning her Master’s in Global Affairs & Business Economics at China’s prestigious Tsinghua University
PROVEN COMMUNITY LEADER
Third-generation St. Louisan, living in McKinley Heights with her husband Jason, their young daughter, and two rescue cats
Founded a youth organization at age 14 to reduce violence in her community
Board member - Rise Community Development, Metropolitan Congregations United, and National Women’s Political Caucus STL
Building a better St. Louis starts with clear priorities. See how Jami is focused on
what matters most to our neighborhoods and families.
JAMI'S POLICY PLATFORMENDORSED By Our Community
Yellow border = former alderperson of current 8th ward neighborhoods
Cara Spencer
STL CITY MAYOR
Michael Browning
9th ward alderman
Tom Oldenburg
2nd ward alderman
Dan Guenther
fmr alderman
James Page
fmr alderman
Phyllis Young
fmr alderwoman
Backed by Our Community
Cara
Spencer
STL City Mayor
Former Alderwoman - Ward 8
Michael
Browning
ALDERMAN
Ward 9
(Central End End, Forest Park South East, Kings Oak, Vandeventer)
Tom
Oldenburg
ALDERMAN
Ward 2
(Willmore Park, Bevo Mill, Boulevard Heights, Princeton Heights, St. Louis Hills)
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Dan
Gunther
FORMER ALDERMAN
Ward 9 — 2017 to 2022
(Soulard, Benton Park, Kosciusko, Marine Villa, Mount Pleasant, Forest Park Southeast, Cherokee Street corridor)
James
Page
FORMER ALDERMAN
Ward 5 — 2021 to 2023
(Carr Square, Columbus Square, Downtown West, JeffVanderLou, Old North, St. Louis Place)
Phyllis
Young
FORMER ALDERWOMAN
Ward 7 — 1991 to 2015
(Downtown St. Louis, Soulard, Lafayette Square, Peabody–Darst–Webbe, Bohemian Hill, Near North Riverfront)
My Commitment to the 8th Ward
Stronger Neighborhoods
Jami knows what it takes to turn vacant lots into vibrant neighborhoods—securing investment, navigating approvals, and partnering with communities to deliver real results. She'll champion smart policy, streamline city processes, and drive investment to bring affordable housing, thriving businesses, and public spaces to the 8th Ward.
Jami's Plan for Stronger Neighborhoods
Safer Streets
Jami believes lasting safety means more than reacting to crime—it means tackling root causes like decay and disinvestment, and building real partnerships between neighbors and police. She’ll invest in prevention, elevate youth voices, and create safer streets through trust, opportunity, and community-led solutions.
Jami's Plan for Safer Streets
A City That Works
Jami is fighting for a city that works—for everyone. She’ll modernize outdated departments and ensure every neighborhood gets the reliable, high-quality city services it deserves.
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Our neighborhoods deserve leadership that listens, acts, and delivers. I’m running to represent the 8th Ward because I believe in the power of local government to make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether it’s making it easier to open a small business, ensuring our streets are safe and walkable, or fighting for housing that working families can afford — I’m focused on getting things done. My platform reflects the everyday needs and bold hopes of our community. Here's how I plan to lead:
Invest in the Historic Heart of St. Louis
I’ll fight for more affordable housing, support small businesses, and cut red tape so our neighborhoods — from downtown to Cherokee Street — can thrive.
Champion Community-Centered Public Safety
I’ll prioritize proactive safety solutions, better transit, and safer streets to make the 8th Ward more walkable, livable, and connected.
Advocate for Shared Prosperity
I’m committed to policies that invest in disinvested communities, uplift workers, and ensure every family has a fair shot at opportunity.