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This is a longer-than-normal post, but Amendment 5 has a lot to unpack. Because this measure could significantly affect how Missouri funds public services and how residents pay taxes in the future, I think it is worth taking a little more time with it. As part of the information I prepared for my League of Women Voters presentation, I’m sharing a closer look at each of the statewide ballot measures on the August 4 ballot. Today’s focus is Amendment 5. Amendment 5 would requir

As part of the information I prepared for my League of Women Voters presentation, I’m sharing a closer look at each of the statewide ballot measures on the August 4 ballot. Today’s focus is Amendment 4. Amendment 4 would change how citizen-led constitutional amendments are approved in Missouri. 📘 What it is Amendment 4 focuses on Missouri’s initiative petition process, which is one way citizens can place proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. Right now, citizen-le

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of presenting for the League of Women Voters Metro St. Louis during a Q&A session with St. Louis ARC. Our conversation focused on what voters can expect on the upcoming August ballot, including how the ballot is structured, what statewide amendments will appear, and how voters can prepare before heading to the polls. 📘 Ballot language can be complicated, and it is easy to hear only part of the story through campaign ads, headlines, social m

The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen met on Monday, June 15, and I wanted to share a brief follow-up for residents who asked for an update.

This week, I had the opportunity to spend time with a class of seniors at Christian Brothers College High School for two sessions on the history of voting in the United States, women’s suffrage, and the realities of voting today, as part of my work with the League of Women Voters. I was genuinely impressed by how thoughtfully these students engaged. They asked great questions, challenged ideas, and really took the time to think through how things work in real life. Moment

Election Day is just 2 weeks away! Now is a great time to confirm your assigned polling place through the Polling Place Search on the St. Charles County website. It’s an easy 2-step process: 1. Follow this link to the official site: https://www.sccmo.org/2062/Polling-Place-Search 2. Enter your street address The location name, address, a map pin, directions, and phone number of your assigned Polling Place will display. Did you know Ward 1 has about 4,800 registered voters acr

The Lake St. Louis Board of Aldermen will meet: 📅 Monday, March 16 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 City Hall Residents are encouraged to attend and fully participate in discussions about issues affecting our community. If you'd like to review the materials ahead of time: 📄 Agenda (meeting overview)https://www.lakesaintlouis.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-1333 📑 Meeting Packet (full details, supporting documents, and proposed items)https://www.lakesaintlouis.com/AgendaCenter/Vie

Municipal Elections Matter. This is when we vote on local leadership and decisions that directly affect our day-to-day lives here in Lake St. Louis, including city services, planning, and community priorities.

An alderman helps make decisions about how our city operates on a day-to-day basis. That includes things like budgets, planning and zoning, parks, public spaces, city services, and long-term growth.