This Is Not About Maintenance. This Is Reconstruction.
East St. Louis will rise — cleaner, stronger, and built to last. A complete plan to rebuild our city from the ground up.
"East St. Louis will rise — cleaner, stronger, and built to last."
The Plan
Rebuilding Every Layer of the City
Nine interconnected initiatives covering every dimension of East St. Louis infrastructure — from the ground beneath your feet to the internet in your home.
Clean & Green
Weekly cleanups, rapid response to dumping, vacant lots converted into gardens, parks, and urban farms
Roads & Transit
Full street repaving, LED lighting, safer crosswalks, and improved public transit access citywide
Housing & Redevelopment
Demolition of unsafe structures, home rehabilitation, and new mixed-income housing for families
Infrastructure
Water & Utilities Modernization
Replace outdated water lines throughout the city
Improved sewer systems and drainage
Full water quality transparency — residents will know what's in their water
Full Platform
Every Corner of the City Covered
From solar energy to high-speed internet — no part of East St. Louis gets left behind.
Energy & Sustainability
Solar programs, energy-efficient housing, and green job training for residents.
Economic Infrastructure
Revitalized business corridors, small business support, and major development projects.
Public Safety Through Infrastructure
Improved lighting, removal of abandoned buildings, and safe routes for every family.
Digital Infrastructure
Citywide high-speed internet access and transparent service tracking systems.
Workforce
Hire Local First Policy
- East St. Louis residents hired first for every city project
- Apprenticeship programs building long-term trade careers
- Community oversight ensuring accountability on every project
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Infrastructure pillars in the plan
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Local hire first commitment
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Abandoned buildings tolerated