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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

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 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

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

Missouri’s Primary Election is Tuesday, August 4, 2026. I’m starting a short series to help residents prepare for the August 4 election with simple, nonpartisan information and reminders. A few important dates for St. Charles County voters: ✅ Last day to register to vote: Wednesday, July 8 ✅ Absentee voting is already open for eligible voters ✅ No-excuse absentee voting begins: Tuesday, July 21 ✅ Election Day: Tuesday, August 4 ✅ Polls are open: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. This election

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