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978. St. Charles, St. Charles County (MO039)

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978. St. Charles, St. Charles County (MO039)
Figuring out the courthouse in St. Charles was a bit of a nightmare.  Two buildings showed up on the map as the courthouse, both across from one another and St. Charles City Hall, which was the cou…
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October 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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The council's upcoming vote on four pivotal bills could reshape insurance rates, police funding, and public health access, with a potential 9% hike looming for residents.

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Council introduces insurance‑rate bill, police MOUs and a $620,000 DOJ grant request
Council members introduced four bills for future votes including Bill 5537 (2027 group medical insurance rates), Bill 5538 (MOU with St. Peters), Bill 5539 (DOJ technology and equipment grant, $620,000 budget adjustment) and Bill 5540 (MOU with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for lab access).
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October 27, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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The St. Charles County Council is set to tackle crucial bills, including a $620,000 grant for police technology and a pavement cost-share agreement, at their upcoming meeting.

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Council agenda includes pavement cost-share and several introductions including a $620,000 DOJ grant for the police
The Oct. 26 County Council agenda lists Bill No. 5536 (an Apricot Drive pavement cost-share agreement) and introductions for benefit-rate setting (Bill 5537), an interagency MOU (5538), a $620,000 DOJ grant and budget adjustment for the police (5539), and a public-health MOA for OpenELIS access (5540).
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October 25, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Two major road projects worth over $3.8 million are up for approval at the St. Charles County Council meeting on October 26—what's at stake for local residents?

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Two St. Charles County road projects and intersection upgrades are on the Oct. 26 council agenda
The St. Charles County Council is scheduled to consider contracts for the Hepperman Road reconstruction ($2.805 million) and intersection/path improvements at Route N, Hopewell and Duello ($1.0397 million) at its Oct. 26, 2026 meeting. Funding sources are not listed in the agenda summary.
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October 25, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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Jake Jackson's chilling testimony reveals how automated license-plate readers can lead to wrongful arrests and devastating consequences for innocent people.

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Public commenter urges St. Charles County to ban Flock license-plate readers after alleged false arrests
At public comment, Jake Jackson recounted out-of-state and local incidents he said involved false matches by automated license-plate readers (Flock cameras) and urged the county to ban such systems that he argued can wrongly criminalize innocent residents.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Mackenzie Guerrero's powerful testimony reveals shocking conditions at the Sainte Genevieve detention facility, calling for urgent action from the Saint Charles County Council.

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Resident urges repeal of 287(g) agreement, cites deaths and detainee conditions
During public comment, Mackenzie Guerrero asked the council to reconsider and repeal the county's 287(g) agreement, referencing reported poor conditions at the Sainte Genevieve detention facility, a detainee death (Leo Cruz Silva) and visits by members of Congress that raised concerns about medical care and access to lawyers.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Residents and service providers in St. Charles County are calling for urgent action on homelessness, with a plan for a 100-unit shelter that could save the county money and lives.

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Residents and service providers urge St. Charles County to pursue shelter options
Multiple public commenters urged the county to address rising homelessness, with a provider offering free architectural plans for a shelter and speakers estimating a 100-unit facility could be built for roughly $6 million.
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October 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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A groundbreaking $50 million police training center is on the horizon for Chesterfield, with key partnerships and plans already in motion!

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Gateway commission thanks St. Charles County as $50M training center moves toward permitting
Dudley McCarter, chair of the Gateway Regional Law Enforcement Training Commission, thanked St. Charles County for partnership on a planned regional police training center backed by a $50 million grant and said land and key consultants are in place with plan submission to Chesterfield expected soon.
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October 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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In 2025, the regional medical examiner's office tackled a staggering 1,071 deaths, revealing the critical challenges of limited morgue capacity and lengthy toxicology waits.

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Regional medical examiner outlines caseloads, autopsy process and morgue capacity limits
Kathleen Hargrave, division director for the regional medical examiner, told the council the office accepted jurisdiction over 1,071 deaths in 2025, depends on the St. Louis County morgue (64-body capacity), and faces toxicology turnaround times that lengthen case completion.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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St. Charles County is gearing up for a bustling election day with 800 bipartisan workers and crucial chain-of-custody measures to ensure a smooth process, but could long ballots delay the results?

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How St. Charles County will run election day: poll workers, chain of custody and reporting
Saint Charles County will operate 104 polling places with about 800 bipartisan election workers; officials described chain-of-custody procedures for transport cabinets and warned that long, two-sided ballots may delay reporting although the office typically starts reporting by 8 p.m.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Jake Jackson is rallying St. Charles County residents against mass-surveillance cameras, amassing 375 signatures to protect citizens' privacy rights from government tracking.

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Activist asks council to ban government mass-surveillance cameras, delivers petition signatures
Jake Jackson of Deflox Saint Charles told the council he collected 375 signatures calling for a complete ban on government cameras capable of tracking citizens and urged either an ordinance or charter amendment to prohibit their use locally.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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A groundbreaking $50 million grant is set to transform police training in the Midwest with a new facility in Chesterfield—regional cooperation is making it happen!

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Gateway training commission thanks St. Charles County, says $50M grant will fund new Midwest police facility
Dudley McCarter, chair of the Gateway Regional Law Enforcement Training Commission, told the council the commission has secured a $50 million grant, purchased 23 acres in Chesterfield and expects plan submissions and construction to follow this year.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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The St. Charles County Council just greenlit a massive $96 million capital program for 2027-2031, but is it really the right time to rush through such significant projects?

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St. Charles County Council adopts 2027-2031 capital program after staff presentation and public pushback
The council approved a resolution adopting the county 2027-2031 capital program as a planning document. Staff stressed it does not authorize spending until each item returns with the operating budget; residents and advocates pressed for more workshops and clearer funding sources.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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The St. Charles County Council has just adopted a bold $96 million capital plan for 2027, but the real debate is just beginning over the details and funding sources!

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St. Charles County Council adopts 2027–2031 capital program after public hearing
The council passed a resolution approving the county’s 2027–2031 Capital Program and Strategic Plan — a $96 million proposed plan for 2027 — while stressing that individual projects must return later for budget approval. Members and commenters pressed for more detail, hard copies, and workshops before project‑level spending.
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September 2, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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September 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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September 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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September 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Klondike Lake

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September 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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St. Charles County is set to boost support for seniors and the homeless with over $1 million in new funding aimed at enhancing essential services!

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Council approves consolidated CDBG plan and $1.09 million in funding after public hearing on seniors and homelessness
The council authorized submission of the 2026–2030 consolidated plan and accepted $1,088,014 in Community Development Block Grant funds. Public testimony from a county advocate urged stronger senior services, wellness checks and a consolidated approach to reduce administrative costs and better serve homeless residents.
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July 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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St. Charles County Council just approved a groundbreaking ordinance that sets personal-property tax rates to zero, delivering much-needed relief to taxpayers while keeping essential services funded!

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Council sets 2026 tax rates; collector backs zero personal-property levy
The St. Charles County Council passed Bill 5511 to fix 2026 tax rates, maintaining real-estate rates and proposing a 0 personal-property rate. County Collector Michelle McBride said the change would provide direct relief to taxpayers while protecting funds for roads and dispatch operations.
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July 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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St. Charles County has taken a bold step by enacting a six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers, sparking a heated debate over the potential impacts on public health and the environment.

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St. Charles County council enacts six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers
After public testimony and debate over legal limits and infrastructure impacts, the St. Charles County Council approved a six-month moratorium to study the public-health, water, electric and environmental effects of hyperscale data centers.
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July 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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St. Charles County has just enacted a six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers after heated debates and public outcry over potential health and environmental impacts.

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County adopts six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers after debate over length and legal risk
After public comment urging study of water, power and health impacts, the St. Charles County Council voted to adopt a six-month moratorium (Bill 5,505) on approval, construction or operation of certain large-scale data centers while staff and the council evaluate the UDO and impacts. A motion to extend to 12 months failed following legal counsel’s guidance on Missouri case law.
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July 14, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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A six-month moratorium on multifamily zoning in St. Charles County is stirring debate as officials seek to align housing plans with future growth strategies.

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Council introduces six‑month moratorium on multifamily zoning while master plan work continues
Council members introduced Bill 5496, a temporary moratorium on multifamily zoning applications in unincorporated St. Charles County to allow master‑plan review; members debated six months as the appropriate timeframe and whether municipalities should be engaged.
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June 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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The St. Charles County Council is grappling with a new short-term rental ordinance that could reshape the future of local hosting—will they strike the right balance between community concerns and property rights?

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St. Charles County Council weighs strict buffers, grandfathering and inspections in short‑term rental ordinance
Council debate and extensive public comment centered on Bill 5490, a proposed short-term rental licensing ordinance that would create a 600-foot buffer to limit clustering, a registration process and options for inspection and permit revocation for repeat violators; council asked staff to refine enforcement and grandfathering procedures.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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St. Charles County Council took decisive action by approving key intergovernmental agreements while tabling controversial bills that could reshape local regulations.

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Council approves several intergovernmental agreements, tables multiple bills in May 22 meeting
The council passed bills authorizing budget transfers and intergovernmental agreements (Bills 5489, 5492, 5493, 5494, 5495), and tabled contentious measures including the short-term rental ordinance (5490) and a fireworks code revision (5491).
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June 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM