Recent Wins

General accolades

• Member of Tenant Union Federation (TUF)
• Partner with Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom

Timeline

• March 2025

  People's Candidate Forum

  At the People's Candidate Forum, all City Council candidates were present for the panel.

• April 2025

  Municipal Election

  For the April 2025 municipal election, STUN's canvassing and voter education efforts (voter guide) played a pivotal role in the Zone 3 election.

• May 2025

  Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union Press Conference/Case

  First LIHTC case of its kind in Missouri history: It holds potential to become a precedent for community-centered housing in Springfield and across the state.

• November 2025

  Healthy Homes Guarantee

  Secured the first rental licensing and pilot inspection program in Springfield history.

• Early 2026

  Jenny Lind Hall

  After over a year of fighting for JLH tenants, an elevator was restored to working order.

• March 2026

  HouseUS Tenant Power + Policy Conference

  STUN was recognized as national leaders in the housing justice movement at HouseUS Tenant Power + Policy Conference in NYC.

• April 2026

  Municipal Election

  • Landslide 58% no vote victory on Convention Center.

  • Only Springfield organization to take a public opposition stance