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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Charter Commission holds public forum this weekend in South County

Charter Commission holds public forum this weekend in South County

September 17, 2019

In an effort to “maintain transparency and increase public knowledge,” the St. Louis County Charter Commission will host a series of public forums: ● Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the County...

The 2019 St. Louis County Charter Commission convenes for its first meeting Feb. 21, 2019.

Charter Commission set to hold public forums on proposed changes

September 12, 2019

By Erin Achenbach Staff Reporter eachenbach@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis County Charter Commission plans to host four public forum/open house-style events in September to allow the public to provide...

St. Louis County Charter Commission debates making elections nonpartisan

St. Louis County Charter Commission debates making elections nonpartisan

August 27, 2019

By Erin Achenbach Staff Reporter eachenbach@callnewspapers.com Four months before its deadline to review and recommend changes to the county Charter, the St. Louis County Charter Commission is exploring...

In a series of public Board of Equalization hearings in Crestwood July 25, 2019, commercial and residential property owners try to convince board members that their properties are worth less than originally assessed. More often than not, their bids to reverse the hike on their properties were turned down, especially in cases where property owners did not bring photo evidence to back up their cases. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Charter panel weighs changes to appeals

August 15, 2019

In a series of public Board of Equalization hearings July 25, commercial and residential property owners try to convince that they properties are worth less than originally assessed.  The current Board...

The 2019 St. Louis County Charter Commission convenes for its first meeting Feb. 21, 2019.

Commission plagued with vacancies as it aims for vote on changes to Charter

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter July 23, 2019

Editor's Note: According to an amended add-on agenda sent out Tuesday morning for the July 23 County Council meeting, County Executive Sam Page nominated Wellston Mayor Nathaniel Griffin, a Democrat, and...

Former County Executive Steve Stenger, left, talks to then council Chairman Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur, at the Aug. 1 council meeting. Page became county executive April 19, after Stenger resigned from the position and pled guilty to federal corruption charges. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Should county executive be ceremonial? Charter panel considers county manager

June 19, 2019

By Erin Achenbach Staff Reporter eachenbach@callnewspapers.com  The St. Louis County Charter Commission is exploring the possibility of changing the structure of county government, making the county...

The 2019 St. Louis County Charter Commission convenes for its first meeting Feb. 21, 2019.

No surprise: Jeff Wagener leaves St. Louis County Charter Commission

May 17, 2019

The 2019 St. Louis County Charter Commission convenes for its first meeting Feb. 21, with Chairman Gene McNary, a former county executive, shown in the middle and Jeff Wagener, a former County Councilman,...

The 2019 St. Louis County Charter Commission convenes for its first meeting Feb. 21, 2019.

In third meeting, St. Louis County Charter Commission decides how it will operate

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter April 12, 2019

The St. Louis County Charter Commission held its third meeting last week, deciding how it will operate for the rest of its tenure this year. The commission adopted a meeting schedule and committee assignments...

The 2019 St. Louis County Charter Commission convenes for its first meeting Feb. 21, 2019.

Charter Commission set to start meeting weekly

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

Three months into its yearlong deadline, the St. Louis County Charter Commission hasn’t made any decisions yet, but made some headway last week in its duty to review the county Charter by deciding when...

The 2019 St. Louis County Charter Commission convenes for its first meeting Feb. 21, 2019.

County Charter Commission kicks off with resignation and Better Together debate

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter February 25, 2019

The St. Louis County Charter Commission held its first meeting last week, but a member resigned days later after it emerged that he wrote the executive summary on Better Together’s report advocating...

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