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Lake Saint Louis City Hall will serve as the St. Charles County host site for an upcoming East-West Gateway public meeting on the draft FY 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The East-West Gateway is seeking public feedback before the plan is considered for approval in August. This is a regional transportation planning meeting, not a Lake Saint Louis-specific road project meeting. The draft plan includes transportation projects across the St. Louis region, including

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

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 2. Amendment 2 would require all Missouri charter counties, including Jackson County, to elect a county assessor and require charter county assessors to follow state training requirements. 📘 What it is Amendment 2 would change the Missouri Constitution so that all charter counti

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 1. Amendment 1 would renew Missouri’s existing 1/10-cent state sales/use tax for parks, soil and water conservation, historic sites, and agricultural land-related projects. 📘 What it is This tax was first approved by Missouri voters in 1984 and has been renewed by voters several

. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department has released an updated matrix to help residents understand which gas/electronic motorized vehicles are allowed and where they can be ridden. . I’m sharing that resource below, along with a few friendly “share the path” reminders for riders, walkers, families, and neighbors. . A few good reminders for all of us: 🐢 Slow down near walkers, strollers, and children ➡️ Keep right when practical and pass with care 🏡 Stay on streets and pat

The August 4 ballot includes four statewide ballot measures: ✅ Amendment 1 ✅ Amendment 2 ✅ Amendment 4 ✅ Amendment 5 These are proposed changes to the Missouri Constitution, and the wording matters. Before you vote, it’s worth taking time to read the official ballot language and, when possible, the full text of each measure. 📘 Missouri Secretary of State: 2026 Ballot Measures https://www.sos.mo.gov/petitions/2026ballotmeasures Full text of each August ballot measure: 🔗 Amen

The August 4 ballot includes statewide ballot measures, and these deserve careful review. Ballot measures can be confusing. Between campaign messaging, social media posts, headlines, news coverage, conversations, and partial summaries, it can be easy to walk away with only part of the story. That’s why it’s so important to do your own research. 📘 Read the official ballot language Start with the actual measure, not just summaries. 📱 Look beyond social media and headlines Cam

MU Extension in St. Charles is sponsoring two opportunities to write handwritten Christmas card messages for soldiers serving overseas this Christmas 2026. Cards will be available at both events, and donated Christmas cards are also welcome. You can join one of the card-writing sessions below, or write messages in your own cards at home and drop them off at: 📍 260 Brown Road St. Peters, MO Cards should include: ✍️ A handwritten message 👤 Your name or the name of your organi

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

Can’t vote on Election Day, or just want to take care of it early? St. Charles County voters have options before the August 4 Primary Election. ✅ Absentee voting is already open Absentee voting opened June 23 for eligible voters at the St. Charles County Election Authority. ✅ No-excuse absentee voting begins July 21 Starting Tuesday, July 21, any registered voter may vote in person before Election Day. No excuse is needed. ✅ Vote Center West will be in Lake Saint Louis The co

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day. As we celebrate, please consider ways to enjoy the holiday while also being mindful of our neighbors, pets, wildlife, veterans, and anyone who may be sensitive to the sound of fireworks. If you choose to use fireworks, please follow local rules and use extra care. In Lake Saint Louis, fireworks may only be discharged within city limits on July 3 and July 4 from noon to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks are not allowed on city proper

For Missouri’s August 4 Primary Election, voters will be asked which ballot they want to vote. You do not have to be registered with a political party to choose a party ballot. In August, voters may choose one ballot type: ✅ Republican ✅ Democratic ✅ Libertarian ✅ Nonpartisan/issues-only Because this is a primary election, you cannot vote across multiple party ballots. For example, if you want to vote for a Republican candidate for one office and a Democratic candidate for an

The August 4 election is Missouri’s Primary Election. A primary election helps decide which candidates move forward to the November General Election. Think of it this way: August = voters help choose each party’s candidates November = voters choose who is elected to take office In August, voters will choose one ballot type: ✅ Republican ✅ Democratic ✅ Libertarian ✅ Nonpartisan/issues-only You do not have to be registered with a political party to choose a party ballot. Howeve

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.

Back on April 2 (original post linked in Comments), I shared the St. Charles County Library’s 250 Books Celebration and encouraged everyone to join in. So here’s my honest update: since that post, I’ve finished 6 books, and I’m in the middle of book 7 right now. 📖 Am I flying through the challenge? Not exactly. Am I giving up? Absolutely not. 🌱 And I hope you won’t either. There are still 7 months left in the year, which means reading just one book per month would get you t

I received an updated timeline for the water main project near South Outer 40 at Bexley Drive this evening and wanted to share it with neighbors and residents in the area. Here’s the latest summary: 💧 This is the ongoing 30-inch water main project extending from Lake Saint Louis Boulevard to Highway 70. 🌊 The boring work under the lake is expected to continue until early July. 🛠️ After that, crews anticipate approximately another 30 days to install piping and fittings. 🚧

The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen met on Monday, June 1, and I wanted to share a brief follow-up for residents who asked for an update. Here are a few outcomes from the meeting: 🌟 Mayor for the Day: Grayson Reed. We started the meeting with a special introduction of Grayson Reed, who served as Mayor for the Day and helped preside over the opening of the meeting. Grayson also presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. ✅ Consent Ag

Several residents have asked about the ongoing work near South Outer 40 at Bexley Drive, in front of the Windsor Park subdivision, so I wanted to share what I’ve learned. Here’s the summary: 💧 This is a water main project 🛠️ Crews are installing a 30-inch water main from Lake Saint Louis Boulevard to Highway 70 🌊 The project includes boring under the lake 📅 Work began on April 14 and is currently expected to be completed in early July 🚜 Residents should expect heavy equi

I wanted to share an important reminder after receiving information from the Lake Saint Louis Police Department about scams affecting residents in our community. Financial scams continue to increase, especially those involving cryptocurrency or bitcoin kiosks, electronic payments, gift cards, and banking fraud. These scams often rely on fear, urgency, intimidation, and secrecy to pressure people into sending money before they have time to stop and think. In April alone, Lake