# Former Mayor St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones Gives Exit Interview with Father Virvus Jones | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

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Podcast: [Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/listen-st-louis-with-carol-daniel-6684718)
Published: 2025-07-02T23:00:00+00:00
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Tishaura Jones was the first Black woman to serve as mayor of St. Louis City. She lost reelection last spring to Cara Spencer. She and her father, Virvus Jones, a former comptroller and alderman, joined Carol Daniel to reflect on her time in office. - In this special three-part series, Carol sits down with three outgoing St. Louis City officials: former Mayor Tishaura Jones (accompanied by her father Virvus Jones, a former St. Louis City Comptroller and alderman), former Director of Health Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, and former St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) President & CEO Neil Richardson. In these candid conversations, Jones, Richardson, and Davis talk about their time in office, the challenges they faced, and what's next for them and their careers. - What were your thoughts on this exit interview? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. #stlouis #government

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