Lisa Willis James Stance
BERKELEY: THE GATEWAY COMMUNITY
Every visitor arriving from the airport enters through Berkeley.
We are the front door to St. Louis.
And it’s time we look, lead, and operate like it.
We will embrace our identity as the Gateway Community — building a city that reflects pride, strength, and opportunity from the moment people arrive.
A Stronger. Safer. Smarter Berkeley.
Berkeley deserves leadership that shows up, listens, and delivers.
This campaign is about action — not talk. It’s about protecting our neighborhoods, fighting for our children, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Here’s what we stand for:
SAFER STREETS. STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
Public safety is not optional — it’s foundational.
We will actively partner with local law enforcement and strengthen neighborhood watch programs to ensure every block in Berkeley feels protected and supported.
Safety happens when community and police work together — with accountability, transparency, and trust.
We will:
- Expand neighborhood watch participation
- Strengthen community-police partnerships
- Support proactive crime prevention initiatives
Because every family deserves to feel safe where they live.
OUR CHILDREN. OUR VOICE. OUR FUTURE.
Our children are not an afterthought — they are our priority.
We will be present at local school meetings and advocate for Berkeley families to ensure community voices are heard when decisions are made about our students.
We will:
- Demand transparency in school leadership
- Ensure parents have a seat at the table
- Stand up for educational excellence and opportunity
When we invest in our children, we invest in Berkeley’s future.
ECONOMIC GROWTH THAT BENEFITS BERKELEY
It’s time to bring business back home.
Berkeley is positioned for opportunity — and we will actively recruit businesses to invest in our city. New businesses mean new jobs, stronger revenue, and improved city services.
We will:
- Promote Berkeley as a prime location for business development
- Support local entrepreneurs
- Increase city revenue to improve infrastructure and community resources
Growth should benefit our residents first.