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St. Helens City Council is set to give voters a powerful voice in local governance by proposing a charter amendment that requires majority approval for new utility fees and changes to existing ones.

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Saint Helens Council Proposes Charter Amendment for Utility Fee Voter Approval
The council seeks to empower voters on utility fee changes through a charter amendment.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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The St. Helens City Council faces a heated debate over potential conflicts of interest as they tackle the contentious zoning for a new police station amidst ongoing legal battles.

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Saint Helens Council addresses conflict of interest in police station zoning decision
Council discusses bias claims amid ongoing lawsuit involving mayor and police chief.
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May 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Tensions are boiling in St. Helens as a resident demands Mayor Chilton's resignation amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the police department.

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Speaker urges council to demand Mayor Massey's resignation and hire Chief Hogue
A speaker calls for immediate resignation of Mayor Massey and hiring of Chief Hogue.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Tensions erupted at the St. Helens City Council meeting as residents demanded accountability over ethical violations and financial mismanagement, sparking a heated debate about the future of local governance.

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Saint Helens Council faces public scrutiny over ethics and financial transparency issues
Residents criticize council members for ethical concerns and handling of city funds during meeting.
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March 22, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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St. Helens residents are demanding accountability from Mayor Massey as they voice their frustrations over censorship and lack of transparency in local governance.

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St. Helens citizens criticize Mayor Massey for censoring public comment and transparency
Residents demand accountability and transparency from Mayor Massey amid public comment concerns.
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February 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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St. Helens residents are demanding accountability and transparency from their City Council, raising critical concerns over environmental issues and governance during a heated public session.

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St. Helens City Council addresses public concerns on records and police station funding
Residents express concerns about record-keeping and police station costs during council session.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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In a pivotal meeting, St. Helens city councilors confront a tangled governance policy that threatens effective oversight and accountability in local administration.

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City council reviews governance policy amid concerns over department head oversight
Councilors express concerns about current governance policy and its effectiveness in oversight.
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February 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM