City officials announced a “historic” investment into winter sheltering for people struggling with housing ahead of a winter in which the St. Louis homeless population is expected to be larger due to people displaced by the May 16 tornado.

Mayor Cara Spencer and several members of the Board of Aldermen announced they would fast-track three bills worth $13.7 million to fund winter operations, seeking to help shelter displaced and unhoused people this winter.

Board of Aldermen members Alisha Sonnier, Rasheen Aldridge and Shameem Clark Hubbard will bring the three bills Friday that would use interest funds accrued by the Rams settlement money and an unusual dip into the city’s general reserve.

“We know this is still not enough, but it is a very considerable investment on the part of the ci

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