#2,243- Dem St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones Says Business Owners Should Be Held ‘Accountable’ For Crimes

In a controversial move, Democratic St. Louis Mayor Tashara Jones is proposing a policy to hold local businesses accountable for crimes occurring on their premises. This shift comes amid a series of break-ins, suggesting a broader approach to crime management beyond traditional law enforcement. Mayor Jones believes businesses should be more involved in maintaining public safety, a stance that emerges from her insights gained at a black mayors' coalition. Her proposal has sparked debate about the roles of business owners and government in crime prevention, particularly in cities like St. Louis where policing resources have been strained.