KMOV reported today on a group of St. Louisans who oppose Airbnb's new presence in St. Louis. In the report, KMOV interviewed Winston Calvert, who, as City Counselor, was charged with reforming City laws to accommodate new business models like Airbnb, Uber, Lyft, live/work spaces, and food trucks. In the interview, Calvert defended the City's welcoming attitude toward new businesses.
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St. Louis Business Journal mentions Calvert's role in Uber
The St. Louis Business Journal reports that "City Counselor Winston Calvert would decide whether to prosecute" Uber drivers in St. Louis. Because Calvert declined to prosecute Uber drivers, the St. Louis region now has Uber service.