Megan Ellyia Green

Megan Ellyia Green is the St. Louis Board of Aldermen President in Missouri. She assumed office on November 18, 2022. Her current term ends on April 20, 2027.

Green ran for re-election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President in Missouri. She won in the general election on April 4, 2023.

Biography

Megan Ellyia Green was born in New York. She earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2005 and a graduate degree from Saint Louis University in 2014. Green went on to earn a Ph.D. from Saint Louis University in 2020. Her career experience includes working as an adjunct professor. Green has also worked for Shalom House, Lemay Child and Family Center, and Childcare Aware of Missouri. Previously, she was a middle school teacher for St. Louis Public Schools. She was a member of the Democratic National Committee from 2016 to 2020 and served on the Executive Committee for the Missouri Democratic Party. Green has also been affiliated with the following organizations:^[1]^[2]

Local Progress, Board of Directors
Fight for $15 / Show Me $15, Missouri Chapter
Democratic Socialists of America, St. Louis Chapter

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2023)

General election

General election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Incumbent Megan Ellyia Green won election in the general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on April 4, 2023.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Megan Ellyia Green (Nonpartisan)	89.1	25,022
	Other/Write-in votes	10.9	3,076

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,098
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Nonpartisan primary election

**Nonpartisan primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President**
	Candidate	%	Votes
St. Louis uses approval voting, where voters may cast ballots for any number of candidates. A candidate's Approval Percentage is the number of votes cast for the candidate as a percentage of all votes cast. Under this system, the two candidates who receive the most votes advance to the general election.
	Megan Ellyia Green (Nonpartisan)	69.2%	17,177
Incumbents are bolded and underlined.		Total votes:	17,177
Source: St. Louis certified primary results, 2023 The results have been certified.

2022

General election

Special general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Incumbent Megan Ellyia Green defeated incumbent John Coatar in the special general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Megan Ellyia Green (Nonpartisan)	55.0	43,672
	John Coatar (Nonpartisan)	44.4	35,255
	Other/Write-in votes	0.6	497

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 79,424
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Nonpartisan primary election

Special nonpartisan primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Incumbent Megan Ellyia Green and incumbent John Coatar advanced from the special primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on September 13, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Megan Ellyia Green (Nonpartisan)	53.7	6,535
✔	John Coatar (Nonpartisan)	46.3	5,631

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,166
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Mark Kummer (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

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2021

General election

General election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 15

Incumbent Megan Ellyia Green defeated Jennifer Florida in the general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 15 on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Megan Ellyia Green (Nonpartisan)	67.3	1,917
	Submit photo	Jennifer Florida (Nonpartisan)	32.5	927
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	6

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,850
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 15

Incumbent Megan Ellyia Green and Jennifer Florida defeated Alexander Gremp in the primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 15 on March 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Megan Ellyia Green (Nonpartisan)	66.2	1,745
✔	Submit photo	Jennifer Florida (Nonpartisan)	27.4	722
	Submit photo	Alexander Gremp (Nonpartisan)	6.4	169

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,636
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2020

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 5

Steve Roberts defeated Michael J. Hebron Sr. in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Steve Roberts (D)	87.1	56,379
	Michael J. Hebron Sr. (R)	12.9	8,349

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,728
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 5

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 5 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Roberts	35.4	12,293
		Megan Ellyia Green	32.4	11,241
	Submit photo	Michelle Sherod	22.5	7,817
		Bill Haas	6.0	2,068
	Submit photo	Jeremiah Church	2.6	893
	Submit photo	McFarlane Duncan	1.1	387

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,699 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 5

Michael J. Hebron Sr. advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 5 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael J. Hebron Sr.	100.0	989

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 989 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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2019

General election

General election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Incumbent Lewis E. Reed defeated Jerome H. Bauer in the general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on April 2, 2019.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Lewis E. Reed (D)	78.4	15,192
	Jerome H. Bauer (G)	18.3	3,555
	Other/Write-in votes	3.3	639

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,386
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Incumbent Lewis E. Reed defeated Jamilah Nasheed, Megan Ellyia Green, and Jimmie Matthews in the Democratic primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on March 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lewis E. Reed	35.6	12,416
		Jamilah Nasheed	31.6	11,012
		Megan Ellyia Green	31.2	10,868
	Submit photo	Jimmie Matthews	1.6	547

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,843
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Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled. Jerome H. Bauer advanced from the Green primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President.

2017

See also: Municipal elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2017)

The city of St. Louis, Missouri, held elections for mayor, comptroller, board of aldermen, and the St. Louis Community College in 2017. Fourteen of the 29 seats on the board were up for general election. Additionally, the Ward 16 seat held by Donna Baringer (D) was up for special election, following her successful election to the state house of representatives in 2016. Partisan primary elections took place on March 7, 2017. The general election between the primary winners took place on April 4, 2017.^[3] Incumbent Megan Ellyia Green (D) ran unopposed in the general election for Ward 15 of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.^[4]

St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 15 General Election, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Megan Ellyia Green Incumbent (unopposed)	92.47%	2,259
		Write-in votes	7.53%	184
Total Votes				2,443
Source: St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, "April 4, 2017 General Municipal Election -- April 4th, 2017 General Municipal Election Final Official Results Summary," April 12, 2017

St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 15 Democratic Primary Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Megan Ellyia Green Incumbent	66.10%	1,757
Jennifer Florida	33.90%	901
Total Votes		2,658
Source: St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, "March 7, 2017 Primary Municipal Election -- March 7th, 2017 Final Official Results," March 13, 2017

2015

See also: St. Louis, Missouri municipal elections, 2015

The city of St. Louis, Missouri, held elections for Board of Aldermen on April 7, 2015. A primary election took place on March 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 2, 2015.^[5]

In the Democratic primary election for Ward 15, incumbent Megan Ellyia Green defeated Beth Braznell. Joshua Simpson ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Green defeated Simpson in the general election on April 7.^[6]^[7]

St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 15 General Election, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Megan Ellyia Green Incumbent	90%	681
	Republican	Joshua Simpson	10%	76
Total Votes				757
Source: St. Louis Board of Elections, "General Election Results," accessed May 18, 2015

St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 15 Democratic Primary, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Megan Ellyia Green Incumbent	71.5%	932
Beth Braznell	28.5%	372
Total Votes		1,304
Source: St. Louis Board of Elections - Primary Election Results

Notable endorsements

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This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage scope.

Notable ballot measure endorsements by Megan Ellyia Green
Measure	Position	Outcome
St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition R, Redistricting Commission, Public Vote to Change Voting Methods, and Conflicts of Interest Requirements Initiative (April 2022) ^source	Support	Approved

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

Megan Ellyia Green did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Megan Ellyia Green completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Green's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have served in public office for 8 years. During that time I have consistently stood on the right side of issues and advocated tirelessly for solutions that will benefit all of the people of Saint Louis. I took up issues that were not always popular when I knew that they had the power undo the inequities that have a firm grip on Saint Louis, from fighting for a higher minimum wage, civilian oversight of our police department, reproductive rights for people who can become pregnant, protections for victims of domestic violence, marijuana legalization, and responsible development with community benefits. In addition to this, I used my platform, political experience, and knowledge to help support other progressives running for office. The President of the Board of Alderman should be a leader who not only has experience and knowledge, but should be someone who understands the various challenges facing our City. A leader who boldly moves us forward, understanding that doing the same actions will produce the same outcomes, centers those most marginalized, and has a proven track record of working collaboratively with Mayor Jones and Comptroller Green.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

A Saint Louis that truly works for everyone
Transparent, Inclusive, and Equitable Government
Workers Rights, a family and youth friendly Saint Louis, Reproductive Justice

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about about policy that builds a Saint Louis for all. Economic policy that produces a Saint Louis where workers are paid what they deserve, where worker's right to have a union is protected, have protected. Policy that ensures our children have high quality and affordable education from an early age, where parents don't have to pay a mortgage or forego basic necessities to cover the cost of childcare. Policies that help ensure all worker, including city workers, are paid worthy and deserving wages to make employment as attractive as possible and allow organizations and entities to operate with full staff. Policies that ensures our police department are able to build trust with community because the community knows that our police are held accountable for their actions and are here to serve and protect as often said but not as often practiced. Policies that aid in ensuring reproductive justice, included but not limited to access to abortions. Policies that provide protections and aid in justice and holistic healing for victims of domestic violence. Policies that support marijuana legalization and ensures one group of people in our society aren't being imprisoned or punished for something that we know a much larger portion engages in such as marijuana use. I am passionate about policy that ensures we are growing and expanded our city's economic base with responsible development that involves community benefits.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This office possesses the quality of legislative leadership. The Board of Alderman is the legislative body for the city of St.Louis and it has a major impact on the legislative agenda, goals, and outcomes for the city. The President position should be held by someone that understands policy and has demonstrated leadership skills that have positively impacted the City of Saint Louis. As someone that has studied political science, obtained a doctorate degree in educational policy and teaches public policy at a university I have a firm and clear understanding of policy and how to effectively govern in a way that allows policy that is for the benefit of the collective to successfully pass through political terrain. This should be held by a person who understands the power of coalitions and collaboration. As alder I've gotten policies such as fight for 15 and advocated against privatizing our cities public goods with the help of coalitions that included community organizations, residents, and other elected officials. My endorsement represent my ability to build with and work with others to accomplish a collective greater good that moves all of St.Louis in a positive direction.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, and honesty

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

One of the biggest powers of this office is that they assign all of the alders to committee's, decide what committee policy goes, and that they have one of three seats on the Board of Estimate and Apportions. It is important to have someone that is ethical, centers the collective good over their individual relationships, and is able to understand and position their colleagues to maximize their strengths and areas of expertise. It is important that someone who values public good, public benefits, and public investment is in this seat as they will have a major influence over what our city does and doesn't allocate resources to and invest in.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is absolutely beneficial that holders of this office have previous political experience, This position is one of the highest leadership roles in our city and it is extremely difficult to lead others through what you have no experience in or direct knowledge of yourself. It also helps to be familiar of the political and social context of the city in order to have an understanding of what legislative and financial priorities are most beneficial.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The person who holds this seat needs to have excellent communication skills, which is the ability to talk but most importantly to listen. This person should also have excellent writing and research skills, this will help to ensure that rather than making decisions based off of personal feelings or individual relationships decisions are being made based off of what has successfully and unsuccessfully worked before.

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October 12 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Megan Ellyia Green and I'm running to be the first woman elected President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. I am an Adjunct Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, I have my Masters and PhD in Educational Policy from St. Louis University, and I'm the proud mom of Dewey the Alder-dog and a flock of Alder-chickens. I am currently the Alderwoman for St. Louis' 15th Ward (Tower Grove South) and have served in this role since my election in 2014. In my time on the Board, I have been a constant champion for racial, social and economic justice. I've fought for years for a $15 minimum wage, expanded reproductive rights, and to reimagine our criminal legal system and system of public safety. I'm running to finally build a St. Louis that works for everyone.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public Accountability: I have been a constant voice for cleaning up corruption in City Hall, we need to restore public trust by upholding voter-approved ethics reforms and removing Alderpeople's direct management of development deals and ward capital.
Improving City Services: I am deeply concerned with the City's failure to deliver basic services like trash pick-up, road repair and vacant lot maintenance. As President of the Board of Aldermen, I’ll work to end oversized tax breaks to wealthy developers so that we can invest in city services and give our public schools the resources they need to thrive.
Safer Communities for Everyone: I understand the problems we face when it comes to public safety, and I know that we cannot continue the same tired strategy of spending more money on policing and arresting our way out of the problem. As President of the Board I will seek out new solutions and I will work with community organizations and stakeholders to address the root causes of crime and build safer communities for everyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am particularly passionate about Educational Policy, as I have my Masters and PhD in Educational Policy from St. Louis University and currently teach as an adjunct professor at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis where I offer classes in public policy design, economic development, and social welfare policies. I am also particularly passionate about and have worked in the fields of economic policy, reproductive justice, public safety & the criminal legal system.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

In St. Louis, we have what is called a weak Mayor system. It is unique in that the Mayor of St. Louis City doesn't have quite as much power as Mayors in other city's & municipalities. The President of the Board of Aldermen sits on the Board of Estimation and Apportionment (Board of E & A) along with St. Louis' Mayor and Comptroller. The Board of E & A makes all real estate and development decisions for the City. Additionally, unlike other City's and legislative bodies, the President of the Board of Aldermen is elected by citywide vote, instead of by a vote of the members of the Board. Furthermore, the President of the Board determines all committee assignments for every Alderperson and also decides what legislation is considered by Board. All in all, the President of the Board of Aldermen is a uniquely powerful position in St. Louis City government and has significant ability to set policy and make decisions that directly impact the constituents of St. Louis City.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The President of the Board of Aldermen sits on the Board of Estimation and Apportionment (Board of E & A) along with St. Louis' Mayor and Comptroller. The Board of E & A makes all real estate and development decisions for the City. Additionally, unlike other City's and legislative bodies, the President of the Board of Aldermen is elected by citywide vote, instead of by a vote of the members of the Board. Furthermore, the President of the Board determines all committee assignments for every Alderperson and also decides what legislation is considered by Board.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, I believe it is extremely important for the President of the Board to have prior experience as an Alderperson in the City. The Board of Aldermen deals with highly specific legislation that directly impacts the lives of St. Louisans. In order for the President to make appropriate committee assignments, set an effective legislative agenda, and be productive member of the Board of E&A, it is vital for this office holder to have experience working on the Board.

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2021

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2020

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 12, 2022
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 13, 2022
↑ St. Louis, Missouri, "Primary Municipal Election," accessed November 16, 2016
↑ City of St. Louis, "Final Unofficial List of Candidates as of 5:00 PM 1-6-2017," January 6, 2017
↑ St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, "Municipal Elections," accessed September 19, 2014
↑ KSDK, "Unofficial election results," accessed April 8, 2015
↑ St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, "Primary Election Candidate List," accessed January 5, 2015

Political offices
Preceded by Lewis E. Reed	St. Louis Board of Aldermen President 2022-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 15 2014-2022	Succeeded by -

[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 12, 2022

[2] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 13, 2022

[3] St. Louis, Missouri, "Primary Municipal Election," accessed November 16, 2016

[4] City of St. Louis, "Final Unofficial List of Candidates as of 5:00 PM 1-6-2017," January 6, 2017

[5] St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, "Municipal Elections," accessed September 19, 2014

[6] KSDK, "Unofficial election results," accessed April 8, 2015

[7] St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, "Primary Election Candidate List," accessed January 5, 2015

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Megan Ellyia Green

Biography

Elections

2023

General election

General election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Nonpartisan primary election

2022

General election

Special general election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Nonpartisan primary election

Special nonpartisan primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

2021

General election

General election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 15

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen Ward 15

2020

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 5

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 5

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 5

2019

General election

General election for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President

Green primary election

2017

2015

Notable endorsements

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

2022

2021

2020

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