April 7, 2026 • Re-Election Campaign

Re-Elect Nathaniel Griffin

for Mayor of Wellston

Keep Wellston Moving Forward

Nathaniel Griffin is running for re-election to continue the work of rebuilding stability, strengthening neighborhoods, and delivering progress residents can see.

Why This Election Matters

This election is about momentum, responsibility, and protecting the future of our community.

Critical Rebuild Phase

Wellston is in a pivotal moment of transformation. Major housing and infrastructure projects are underway.

Protect Hard-Earned Momentum

This election determines whether Wellston continues moving forward or risks losing the gains made in housing, infrastructure, and community stability.

Continuity of Leadership

Strong partnerships and ongoing redevelopment projects need consistent leadership to see them through to completion.

Elected Mayor

April 2022

Meet Mayor Nathaniel Griffin

Nathaniel Griffin is a working mayor known for showing up, building partnerships, and focusing on practical solutions that serve Wellston residents.

His leadership has been closely tied to major housing redevelopment efforts and neighborhood stabilization initiatives aimed at restoring dignity, safety, and opportunity for families.

Leadership Principles

Practical solutions over politics
Accountability and transparency
Partnerships that bring real resources into Wellston

2022

First Elected

4 Years

Next Term

The Record: Progress You Can Verify

Real results for a community that's only 1 square mile — with $119 million in total development underway.

Total Investment Secured

$119M

in development for a town that's only 1 square mile

Major Projects Transforming Wellston:

Lulu Heights Redevelopment – 178 new single-family homes across 25 acres

Wellington Family Homes – $44M investment in quality housing

Blight Removal & Infrastructure – Nearly $70M in complementary development

"Wellston, along with LCRA, is actively moving to redevelop Wellston. From housing to commercial corridors to public infrastructure, the City has multiple active projects underway. Lulu Heights is one important piece of a much larger plan to rebuild our tax base, strengthen our neighborhoods and create opportunity for current and future residents."

— Nathaniel Griffin, Mayor of Wellston

Housing & Neighborhood Redevelopment

Trusted by Voters

Partnership-Driven Progress

Housing Redevelopment in Progress

"Results You Can See"

Housing rehabilitation projects transforming Wellston neighborhoods for residents.

Lulu Heights Housing Redevelopment

In partnership with the St. Louis County LCRA, Port Authority, Community Impact Network, Beyond Housing, and McBride Homes, Wellston is launching a major residential redevelopment bringing 178 new homes to the Lulu Heights neighborhood across 25 acres of publicly controlled land.

Housing and Neighborhood Redevelopment

Under Mayor Griffin's leadership, Wellston has seen significant momentum in housing redevelopment efforts, including the rehabilitation of long-challenged public housing properties. These initiatives focus on resident stability, safe living conditions, and long-term neighborhood improvement.

Trusted by Voters

Mayor Griffin was elected in the April 5, 2022 mayoral race, reflecting community confidence in his leadership and direction for Wellston's future.

Partnership-Driven Progress

Mayor Griffin has worked with county, state, federal, nonprofit, and private partners to advance redevelopment plans and bring attention and investment to Wellston.

Priorities for the Next Four Years

A focused agenda for continued progress in housing, services, and community development.

Neighborhood Stability and Safe Housing

Continue housing rehabilitation and redevelopment
Protect resident stability and affordability
Support responsible investment that benefits current residents

Stronger City Services

Improve reliability and responsiveness of core city services
Increase communication with residents on city initiatives and timelines

Community Pride and Opportunity

Strengthen community partnerships
Support neighborhood improvement efforts
Build a Wellston residents are proud to call home

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