Congressman Bell Issues Statement on Northern Village Tenants Union, Urges In-Person Meeting with Management

November 13, 2026 Press Release Congressman Bell joins the St. Louis County Executive and County Council in urging an in-person meeting with building management Bell and his office have been closely monitoring the Northern Village situation since tenants first raised concerns about conditions in their units St. Louis, Missouri – Today, U.S. Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) issued the following statement on the ongoing health and safety concerns at Northern Village and called for a meeting between tenants and property management. The Northern Village Tenants Union is the first official tenants union in St. Louis County history. Formed by residents who came together over unsafe and unsatisfactory living conditions, it represents a new way for tenants across the region to make their voices heard. “Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with the Northern Village Tenants Union. During the meeting, many of the tenants reported unsatisfactory and unsafe conditions in their units. I am deeply troubled by their accounts. The health and safety of the tenants, who are my constituents, is my priority. During our meeting, the union presented me with a list of urgent requests. First and foremost was a request to meet with property ownership in person. Today, I am publicly joining the St. Louis County Executive and County Council in urging representatives of this management company to travel to St. Louis to meet with the Northern Village Tenants Union. I am committed to helping mediate an agreement that resolves this ongoing health and safety crisis. I am proud to stand with the first-ever tenants union in St. Louis County history. Collective bargaining is a foundational pillar of democracy and self-governance, and I applaud my constituents in their fight for change. In the meantime, my office will continue to work with our community partners and St. Louis County to ensure tenants can secure safe and adequate temporary housing.” ###