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9.8.23 Property Tax Freeze for Seniors Comes Before St. Charles County Council Monday 9.8.23 Property Tax Freeze for Seniors Comes Before St. Charles County Council Monday
8.25.23 County Executive Steve Ehlmann supports Emergency Bill to hire contracted 9-1-1 Dispatchers 8.25.23 County Executive Steve Ehlmann supports Emergency Bill to hire contracted 9-1-1 Dispatchers
5.19.23 Regional County Leaders Offer Support for New Circuit Attorney and New State Funding 5.19.23 Regional County Leaders Offer Support for New Circuit Attorney and New State Funding
4.27.23 St. Charles Franklin and Jefferson County Officials Voice Support for St. Louis City... 4.27.23 St. Charles Franklin and Jefferson County Officials Voice Support for St. Louis City...
St. Charles Franklin and Jefferson County Officials Voice Support for St. Louis City Circuit Attorney St. Louis County Prosecutor Consolidation
4.19.23 St. Charles County Executive Appoints Joseph McCulloch as Prosecuting Attorney 4.19.23 St. Charles County Executive Appoints Joseph McCulloch as Prosecuting Attorney
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann today appointed Joseph G. McCulloch to the position of St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney.
3.30.23 St. Charles County Executive Accepting Applications for Prosecuting Attorney Position 3.30.23 St. Charles County Executive Accepting Applications for Prosecuting Attorney Position
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann is accepting letters or emails of interest through April 5 for the vacancy of the office of Prosecuting Attorney.
7.28.22 St. Charles County Executive Declares State of Emergency After Record-Breaking Rain 7.28.22 St. Charles County Executive Declares State of Emergency After Record-Breaking Rain
6.17.22 St. Charles County Allocates $4.5 Million in ARPA Funds to Nonprofits 6.17.22 St. Charles County Allocates $4.5 Million in ARPA Funds to Nonprofits
6.6.22 St. Charles County Police Departments Trained for Active Shooter Events 6.6.22 St. Charles County Police Departments Trained for Active Shooter Events
5.26.22County Executive Ehlmann Proposing $20 Million To Fix Potholes Throughout St. Charles County 5.26.22County Executive Ehlmann Proposing $20 Million To Fix Potholes Throughout St. Charles County
4.4.22 St. Charles County a Step Closer to Eliminating Emissions Testing 4.4.22 St. Charles County a Step Closer to Eliminating Emissions Testing
St. Charles County is a step closer to eliminating emissions testing for county automobile owners.
2.10.22 Ehlmann Appoints Bob Schnur as St. Charles County Assistant Director of Administration 2.10.22 Ehlmann Appoints Bob Schnur as St. Charles County Assistant Director of Administration
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed County Director of Finance Bob Schnur to serve on his Executive staff as Assistant Director of Administration.
12.15.21 Tornado, Severe Storms Cause $3.4 Million in Damages in St. Charles County 12.15.21 Tornado, Severe Storms Cause $3.4 Million in Damages in St. Charles County
Estimated damages from the tornado and severe storms that ripped through part of St. Charles County on Friday, Dec. 10, are more than $3.4 million, according to assessments completed by County inspectors.
12.15.21 St. Charles County Acquires Property for Future Park in Wentzville 12.15.21 St. Charles County Acquires Property for Future Park in Wentzville
St. Charles County has purchased land near Wentzville that will bring the number of County parks to 21. The property is 199 acres.
12.7.21 Land Donation Keeps St. Charles County Dardenne Greenway Project Moving Forward 12.7.21 Land Donation Keeps St. Charles County Dardenne Greenway Project Moving Forward
Mark Keeven of Keeven Brothers, LP, in St. Charles County, has donated 11.13 acres of land to the County that is key to completing gaps between existing segments of the Dardenne Greenway.
11.11.21 St. Charles County Executive Urges Extension of Temporary Certificate for Spire STL... 11.11.21 St. Charles County Executive Urges Extension of Temporary Certificate for Spire STL...
With just a little more than a month left before a possible shutdown of the Spire STL Pipeline, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has authorized the County Counselor’s Office to file a motion to intervene with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on behalf of the residents and businesses of the county.
10.28.21 East-West Gateway Board Approves $39 Million to Fix Wentzville 'Curve' 10.28.21 East-West Gateway Board Approves $39 Million to Fix Wentzville 'Curve'
Yesterday’s East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of Directors meeting was a big win for St. Charles County, specifically the Wentzville area.
9.20.21 St. Charles County Reaches Over 50 Percent of Residents Vaccinated for COVID-19 9.20.21 St. Charles County Reaches Over 50 Percent of Residents Vaccinated for COVID-19
The St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that 51.5 percent of county residents now are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
8.10.21 New Ramps at Heritage Crossing and Route 364 Now Open 8.10.21 New Ramps at Heritage Crossing and Route 364 Now Open
There is exciting news for residents and businesses in the Heritage Crossing area of St. Charles County. Ahead of schedule, the St. Charles County Highway Department opened new westbound and eastbound slip ramps at Heritage Crossing and Route 364 on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The westbound slip ramp allows access from Heritage Crossing and North St. Peters Parkway onto Route 364, and the eastbound slip ramp allows motorists to access Heritage Crossing after exiting Route 364 onto South St. Peters Parkway. This much anticipated construction project was originally scheduled to be completed in the fall.
5.11.21 St. Charles County Youth Activity Park Renamed Kinetic Park; Major Transformation... 5.11.21 St. Charles County Youth Activity Park Renamed Kinetic Park; Major Transformation...
The approval last night by the St. Charles County Council to change the name of Youth Activity Park to Kinetic Park leads the way for a major transformation that will be all about energy in motion through adventures and play.
4.5.21 St. Charles County Celebrates National Public Health Week, Especially Grateful for DPH... 4.5.21 St. Charles County Celebrates National Public Health Week, Especially Grateful for DPH...
This week, April 5-11, is National Public Health Week. There is no better time than during this pandemic to pause and reflect on all that Public Health workers across the nation and the world have endured in their quest to keep us safe and well.
4.2.21 St. Charles County Director of Public Health to Leave Position 4.2.21 St. Charles County Director of Public Health to Leave Position
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann today announced that Director of Public Health Demetrius Cianci-Chapman will be leaving the County effective May 21. Cianci-Chapman is reuniting with his family out of state.
3.2.21 St. Charles County Ready to Begin Vaccinating Next Phase Per State Announcement 3.2.21 St. Charles County Ready to Begin Vaccinating Next Phase Per State Announcement
St. Charles County is prepared to transition to Phase 1B-Tier 3 of the State of Missouri vaccine distribution plan, County Executive Steve Ehlmann confirmed today.
3.1.21 Construction Begins on Route 364 Ramps Near Heritage Crossing in St. Charles County 3.1.21 Construction Begins on Route 364 Ramps Near Heritage Crossing in St. Charles County
A much anticipated addition to Route 364, also known as the Page Extension, in St. Charles County is one step closer to reality today: Construction has started on eastbound and westbound slip ramps near Heritage Crossing in St. Charles in an effort to reduce travel time and provide easier access to and from the area.
2.12.21 County Executive Ehlmann Presents 100-Days Milestone Proclamation to Fort Zumwalt... 2.12.21 County Executive Ehlmann Presents 100-Days Milestone Proclamation to Fort Zumwalt...
At the St. Charles County Council meeting on Feb. 8, County Executive Steve Ehlmann presented Dr. Bernard DuBray, Superintendent of the Fort Zumwalt School District, with a proclamation congratulating the district on their 100-days milestone for the 2020-2021 school year.
11.24.20 St. Charles County Restaurants, Bars Must Close at 11 p.m.; School Quarantine Agreement... 11.24.20 St. Charles County Restaurants, Bars Must Close at 11 p.m.; School Quarantine Agreement...
Daily, St. Charles County Government addresses difficult issues involving COVID-19 – increases in case numbers, concerns about keeping children in school, educating residents on how to stay safe and more.
11.18.20 Ehlmann Appoints New Director of Workforce & Business Development for St. Charles County 11.18.20 Ehlmann Appoints New Director of Workforce & Business Development for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Lori Myers as Director of the Department of Workforce & Business Development.
11.17.20 St. Charles County Executive Urges Residents to Change Behaviors Immediately to Stop COVID 11.17.20 St. Charles County Executive Urges Residents to Change Behaviors Immediately to Stop COVID
With the number of positive COVID-19 cases rising drastically in the county, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann is sending a stern message to residents: Change your behaviors immediately to stop the spread.
7.27.20 St. Charles County Executive, Mayors, Chambers Send Plea to Businesses 7.27.20 St. Charles County Executive, Mayors, Chambers Send Plea to Businesses
St. Charles County leaders have joined together to strongly request that all businesses in the county require customers to wear cloth face coverings in their establishments.
7.1.20 Ehlmann Explains Why Masks Are Not Being Mandated in St. Charles County 7.1.20 Ehlmann Explains Why Masks Are Not Being Mandated in St. Charles County
While medical experts initially questioned the benefit of masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann says that since the CDC began recommending usage, the County’s Department of Public Health has encouraged the use of masks. “When it comes to masks, I have faith that the citizens of St. Charles County will do the right thing without government coercion,” Ehlmann said when learning that St. Louis City and St. Louis County are mandating the use of masks. Ehlmann added, “I will continue to do everything I can to remind our citizens that, along with the freedom to decide, they have a responsibility to protect the health of others by wearing a mask.”
6.15.20 St. Charles County to Follow Phase 2 of Governor's COVID Recovery Plan 6.15.20 St. Charles County to Follow Phase 2 of Governor's COVID Recovery Plan
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann announced today that the county would follow Phase 2 of the “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan outlined last week by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. Phase 2 goes into effect Tuesday, June 16, 2020, and lifts previously issued restrictions.
4.28.20 St. Charles County Executive Supports Governor's COVID Recovery Plan 4.28.20 St. Charles County Executive Supports Governor's COVID Recovery Plan
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann announced at last night’s County Council meeting that the county will follow the state’s Phase I plan for recovery from COVID-19 announced yesterday by Missouri Governor Mike Parson.
4.20.20 Staying Home, Social Distancing Key to Timely Contact Tracing for St. Charles County... 4.20.20 Staying Home, Social Distancing Key to Timely Contact Tracing for St. Charles County...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is expanding our vocabulary with terminology most have rarely or never heard: social distancing, shelter in place, flatten the curve, and, most recently, contact tracing.
4.17.20 St. Charles County Remains Under Governor's Stay-At-Home Order 4.17.20 St. Charles County Remains Under Governor's Stay-At-Home Order
St. Charles County remains under restrictions set by Gov. Mike Parson who, yesterday, announced the extension of the state’s ”Stay Home Missouri” order to May 3. On March 23, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann issued an Executive Order requiring residents to remain within their residence or on the property surrounding their residence, except to engage in activities they deem necessary to their physical, mental or spiritual well-being, or for employment. Additionally, local retail stores and all other places of public accommodation are required to communicate social distancing requirements to customers. St. Charles County’s order is in place until a new order is issued.
3.23.20 St. Charles County Executive Issues Additional COVID-19 Guidance 3.23.20 St. Charles County Executive Issues Additional COVID-19 Guidance
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann today issued new guidance on all St. Charles County residents, requiring them to remain within their residence or on the property surrounding their residence, except to engage in activities they deem necessary to their physical, mental or spiritual well-being, or for employment. Additionally, local retail stores and all other places of public accommodation must communicate social distancing requirements to customers. The restrictions are effective at 12:01 a.m., March 24, as a measure to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
3.21.20 St. Charles County Executive Responds to St. Louis City, County Announcement 3.21.20 St. Charles County Executive Responds to St. Louis City, County Announcement
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann responded today to reports that St louis City and St. Louis County will be forcing “non-essential” businesses to close.
3.19.20 St. Charles County Executive Addresses Gatherings 3.19.20 St. Charles County Executive Addresses Gatherings
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has announced that, effective at 12:01 a.m., Friday, March 20, recreational, social and entertainment gatherings will be limited to 10 or less.
3.17.20 County Exec Announces Timetable to Prohibit On-Premise Consumption at Restaurants, Bars 3.17.20 County Exec Announces Timetable to Prohibit On-Premise Consumption at Restaurants, Bars
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has announced a directive and signed an Executive Order that prohibits all restaurants and bars in the county from providing for or allowing on-premise consumption of food or beverages effective at 12:01 a.m., Friday, March 20. The directive is in line with other states and cities, including St. Louis and Franklin counties and St. Louis City, that have issued the same or similar orders to prevent further spread of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 Disease (COVID-19).
3.15.20 Joint Statement from Five Regional Leaders of Bi-State Government 3.15.20 Joint Statement from Five Regional Leaders of Bi-State Government
After meeting today with 15 health care professionals and other key regional stakeholders, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern, and Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler have all agreed to take the following proactive measures in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the region.
3.13.20 COVID-19 Update: Co. Exec. Declares State of Emergency; Health Dept. Works with Groups 3.13.20 COVID-19 Update: Co. Exec. Declares State of Emergency; Health Dept. Works with Groups
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has declared an emergency in the county as a result of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Today, President Donald Trump declared a State of Emergency for the United States, and Gov. Mike Parson issued the same declaration for the state of Missouri.
2.4.20 Ehlmann Appoints Kurt Frisz New Chief of Police for St. Charles County 2.4.20 Ehlmann Appoints Kurt Frisz New Chief of Police for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Kurt L. Frisz as Chief of Police for St. Charles County, subject to confirmation by the County Council at its regular Monday, Feb. 10 meeting.
11.13.19 Ehlmann Appoints New Director of Public Health for St. Charles County 11.13.19 Ehlmann Appoints New Director of Public Health for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Demetrius Cianci Chapman, MPH, MSN(R), RN, as Director of the Department of Public Health.
10.8.19 St. Charles County Executive Recommends Nancy Schneider for Vacant Seat on Council 10.8.19 St. Charles County Executive Recommends Nancy Schneider for Vacant Seat on Council
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed former St. Charles County Circuit Judge Nancy Schneider to fill a seat on the County Council left vacant by District 6 Councilman Mike Klinghammer, who resigned on Aug. 22. Schneider’s nomination requires confirmation by the Council; a vote is expected at the next regular meeting on Oct. 15.
10.1.19 St. Charles County to Purchase 286 Acres at Missouri Bluffs from University of Missouri 10.1.19 St. Charles County to Purchase 286 Acres at Missouri Bluffs from University of Missouri
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has announced that the County received notice of a final award from the University of Missouri System to purchase 286 acres of Missouri Bluffs property.
9.27.19 St. Charles County Executive Asks County Council to Consider Placing CID Sales Tax Aware... 9.27.19 St. Charles County Executive Asks County Council to Consider Placing CID Sales Tax Aware...
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has asked the St. Charles County Council to consider asking voters to approve an amendment to the County Charter to guarantee consumers are aware of additional sales taxes assessed by Community Improvement Districts (CIDs).
9.13.19 St. Charles County Executive Has Concerns About Kratom Bill; Allows Passage Without His... 9.13.19 St. Charles County Executive Has Concerns About Kratom Bill; Allows Passage Without His...
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has allowed amended Substitute Bill 4721, which approves regulation of the sale of kratom and related products in the county, to pass without his signature.
7.10.19 Ehlmann Appoints Seeds as Director of Information Systems for St. Charles County 7.10.19 Ehlmann Appoints Seeds as Director of Information Systems for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Matthew Seeds as Director of the County’s Department of Information Systems.
7.3.19 East-West Gateway Board Votes in Favor of Several Major St. Charles County Transportation... 7.3.19 East-West Gateway Board Votes in Favor of Several Major St. Charles County Transportation...
Infrastructure is vitally important in a growing and aging county and remains a top priority for St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann.
5.7.19 St. Charles County Executive to Ask Council to Ban Kratom 5.7.19 St. Charles County Executive to Ask Council to Ban Kratom
County Executive Steve Ehlmann will ask the County Council next Monday evening to consider passing an ordinance that would ban the drug Kratom and related substances in St. Charles County.
12.4.18 Ehlmann Appoints Watson as County Counselor for St. Charles County 12.4.18 Ehlmann Appoints Watson as County Counselor for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed John R. Watson as County Counselor. Watson was confirmed by the St. Charles County Council at last night’s meeting and starts his position Jan. 1, 2019.
11.16.18 St. Charles County Launches SCCMO AlertMe Mass Notification System 11.16.18 St. Charles County Launches SCCMO AlertMe Mass Notification System
Keeping residents safe and informed is St. Charles County's first priority. And now, with SCCMO AlertMe powered by Everbridge, residents can feel even more confident they are getting the information they need to stay safe. SCCMO AlertMe is a mass notification system that delivers alerts by text, email, or phone call.
11.14.18 St. Charles County, City, MoDOT Partner to Get Direct Access from Muegge Rd. to Hwy 94 11.14.18 St. Charles County, City, MoDOT Partner to Get Direct Access from Muegge Rd. to Hwy 94
Drivers in St. Charles County longing for direct access from Muegge Road to Highway 94 will get their wish thanks to a partnership between St. Charles County, the City of St. Charles, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
10.31.18 St. Charles County Elected Officials Secure Road Funds for Heritage Crossing Slip Ramps 10.31.18 St. Charles County Elected Officials Secure Road Funds for Heritage Crossing Slip Ramps
When the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCG) engaged the community in its Public Involvement Planning Process earlier this year, one project stood out among the 230 applications submitted for federal funds: Heritage Crossing in St. Charles County. The agency received more than 100 comments – more than double any other application – in support of constructing slip ramps near Heritage Crossing on Route 364 in St. Charles County.
10.12.18 U.S. 61 Construction Project Nears Completion; Safety Key to Project 10.12.18 U.S. 61 Construction Project Nears Completion; Safety Key to Project
St. Charles County, Wentzville and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials will gather at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, to commemorate the completion of an important part of a project promised to families who have lost loved ones on U.S. 61 in Wentzville.
10.10.18 Ehlmann Appoints Shadrach as Director of Human Resources for St. Charles County 10.10.18 Ehlmann Appoints Shadrach as Director of Human Resources for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Samantha Shadrach as Director of Human Resources. Shadrach was confirmed by the St. Charles County Council at its Oct. 9 meeting, and starts in her new position Oct. 15.
10.5.18 The Wait is Over! St. Charles County's Veterans Tribute Park Opens October 20 10.5.18 The Wait is Over! St. Charles County's Veterans Tribute Park Opens October 20
St. Charles County residents have been anticipating the opening of Veterans Tribute Park for months and the wait is over! The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is debuting its newest park with a ribbon cutting and opening from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20.
9.6.18 St. Charles County's New Emergency Operations Center Completed 9.6.18 St. Charles County's New Emergency Operations Center Completed
After more than five years of visits to other facilities, planning, designing and constructing, the new St. Charles County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is move-in ready. The center, located at 1400 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon, is home to the County’s emergency functions that previously were in different areas of the county. It is expected to be fully occupied by the end of the year.
8.20.18 St. Charles County Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Drug Companies, Distributors 8.20.18 St. Charles County Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Drug Companies, Distributors
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann announced today the County has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers and drug distributors for their aggressive and fraudulent marketing of prescription opioid painkillers that has led to a drug epidemic throughout the County and nationwide.
8.13.18 Disc Golf Tourney, Demonstrations, Park Tours Highlight New Melle Lakes 'Soft Opening' 8.13.18 Disc Golf Tourney, Demonstrations, Park Tours Highlight New Melle Lakes 'Soft Opening'
One of St. Charles County’s newest parks is set for a soft opening next month to introduce its numerous amenities to the public.
7.31.18 Public School Superintendents Meet with County Executive to Discuss New CAPS Consortium 7.31.18 Public School Superintendents Meet with County Executive to Discuss New CAPS Consortium
In August, the new St. Charles County CAPS Consortium will begin its work pairing high school students and local businesses for the 2018-19 school year. After more than a year of coordination between the five public school districts in St. Charles County, local superintendents and CAPS officials met with St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann to discuss this new initiative and how it will impact students and businesses.
5.29.18 St. Charles County Police Chief Named to State Homeland Security Council 5.29.18 St. Charles County Police Chief Named to State Homeland Security Council
St. Charles County Police Chief David Todd has been selected by the Missouri Police Chief’s Association to represent its membership on Missouri’s Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). The Chief will join leaders from other state agencies in ensuring that state and local homeland security plans on terrorism and disaster preparedness are executed and coordinated efficiently.
5.15.18 Ehlmann Appoints Daniel Keen as Director of Corrections for St. Charles County 5.15.18 Ehlmann Appoints Daniel Keen as Director of Corrections for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Daniel Keen as Director of the St. Charles County Department of Corrections. Keen was confirmed by the St. Charles County Council at last night’s meeting and starts his new position on June 4.
4.2.18 St. Charles County Executive Hosts Economic Discussion with Key Leaders in Logistics, Dis... 4.2.18 St. Charles County Executive Hosts Economic Discussion with Key Leaders in Logistics, Dis...
When St. Charles County business leaders in logistics and distribution met with County Executive Steve Ehlmann for a quarterly economic meeting, Ehlmann heard about the tight labor market, regional transportation issues, property taxes and an appreciat...
11.17.17 Ehlmann Appoints Graham as Director of Parks for St. Charles County 11.17.17 Ehlmann Appoints Graham as Director of Parks for St. Charles County
10.10.17 Ehlmann Appoints Ramsdell as Director of Facilities Maintenance for St. Charles County 10.10.17 Ehlmann Appoints Ramsdell as Director of Facilities Maintenance for St. Charles County
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Christine Ramsdell as Director of Facilities Maintenance. Ramsdell was confirmed by the St. Charles County Council at its Sept. 11 meeting, and started in her new position Sept. 25.
9.1.17 East-West Gateway Approves $48 Million in Transportation Dollars for St. Charles County 9.1.17 East-West Gateway Approves $48 Million in Transportation Dollars for St. Charles County
As the population of St. Charles County continues to grow, infrastructure remains a top priority for County Executive Steve Ehlmann. A member of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCG) Board of Directors, Ehlmann voted in favor of funding for several major St. Charles County transportation improvement projects which recently were approved by the board.
6.2.17 Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Red Light Camera Charter Amendment 6.2.17 Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Red Light Camera Charter Amendment
4.6.17 St. Charles County Executive, Council Chair Prepare to Put UBER, Lyft Issue to Vote 4.6.17 St. Charles County Executive, Council Chair Prepare to Put UBER, Lyft Issue to Vote
As the Missouri Senate again stalls this week on approving a bill to enact a statewide regulatory system for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and County Council Chair Mike Elam are moving forward. In the event the legislature fails to act, County Executive Ehlmann is proposing that the County Council let the voters here decide. Councilman Elam will sponsor the bill that would allow that to happen.
1.10.17 St. Charles County Executive Heads to Jefferson City in Support of Transportation Networ... 1.10.17 St. Charles County Executive Heads to Jefferson City in Support of Transportation Networ...
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann is traveling to Jefferson City to lend his support to House Bill 130, which is being heard in the House General Laws Committee. The bill, if passed, would establish a statewide regulatory system for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft.
12.21.16 St. Charles County Executive Hosts Economic Discussion with Key Business Sector Leaders 12.21.16 St. Charles County Executive Hosts Economic Discussion with Key Business Sector Leaders
When St. Charles County’s business leaders met with County Executive Steve Ehlmann recently for their quarterly economic meeting, Ehlmann was told just what he wanted to hear: helpful insights and information to help his administration keep moving forward.
12.15.16 Infrastructure Priority for County Executive Ehlmann; Calls for MoDOT to Lead the Way 12.15.16 Infrastructure Priority for County Executive Ehlmann; Calls for MoDOT to Lead the Way
One thing St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and President-Elect Donald Trump see eye-to-eye on is that infrastructure is a priority. Across the United States, for Trump; across St. Charles County, for Ehlmann. The county’s I-70 corridor is the economic engine of St. Charles County, Ehlmann says. Data shows 48 percent of sales tax, 46 percent of jobs and 27 percent of residents are within one mile of I-70 in St. Charles County.
11.29.16 Route 364, I-70 Traffic Growth Necessitates Planning for the Future 11.29.16 Route 364, I-70 Traffic Growth Necessitates Planning for the Future
Route 364, also known as the Page Extension, recently surpassed Interstate 70 (I-70) to become the busiest Missouri River bridge-crossing between St. Charles County and St. Louis County during morning and afternoon rush hours.
11.23.16 Fifth Street Interchange Project Deadline Met 11.23.16 Fifth Street Interchange Project Deadline Met
It doesn’t have to take “forever” to build a road. That’s the message County Executive Steve Ehlmann wants to convey. Ehlmann cites the Fifth Street Interchange Project in St. Charles, a partnership with the City of St. Charles, St. Charles County and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), as proof.
11.14.16 Local Unemployment Falling Again Amidst Wage Pressures, Hiring Wave 11.14.16 Local Unemployment Falling Again Amidst Wage Pressures, Hiring Wave
After a temporary uptick during the summer, unemployment rates are falling again in St. Charles County, dropping to 3.7 percent in September 2016, down from 4.1 percent in August. At the same time, employers of all sizes around the area are in the midst of a hiring wave.
9.9.16 East-West Gateway Approves 2017–2020 Transportation Improvement Programs 9.9.16 East-West Gateway Approves 2017–2020 Transportation Improvement Programs
Safety is the key component of many of the St. Charles County transportation improvement projects approved August 31 by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for the 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
8.30.16 St. Charles County Council to Consider Prescription Drug Monitoring Program 8.30.16 St. Charles County Council to Consider Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
St. Charles County soon may have its own Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), operated in conjunction with St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis, if all goes as County Executive Steve Ehlmann and Councilman Joe Brazil plan.
8.1.16 Ehlmann Credits County Partners for New Post Office Project 8.1.16 Ehlmann Credits County Partners for New Post Office Project
It’s finally official. After more than 10 years of both informal and formal discussions with businesses and government officials, a new St. Charles branch of the United States Postal Service (USPS) at long-last has opened. Its new location at 1890 First Capitol Drive in University Commons opened on July 11.
6.30.16 St. Charles County Unemployment Rates Continue to Fall; Labor Force on the Rise 6.30.16 St. Charles County Unemployment Rates Continue to Fall; Labor Force on the Rise
The economic summary for St. Charles County is good news! The local unemployment rate continues to fall, dropping to 3 percent in May from 3.3 percent in April, while the labor force is climbing, reaching 220,981 in May, up 1,076 from the previous month.
6.29.16 Governor Signs Tax Increment Financing Bill; Gives Commission More Authority 6.29.16 Governor Signs Tax Increment Financing Bill; Gives Commission More Authority
Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation that significantly changes who will make the final decision on projects requesting Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties.
6.9.16 Local Business Leaders, Educators, Meet with County Executive to Discuss Future of IT Jobs 6.9.16 Local Business Leaders, Educators, Meet with County Executive to Discuss Future of IT Jobs
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann is concerned about the current and future supply of qualified information technology workers. And he’s not the only one.
5.26.16 $5.8M Infrastructure Investment Helping Create new $45M Industrial Park, 400 Jobs 5.26.16 $5.8M Infrastructure Investment Helping Create new $45M Industrial Park, 400 Jobs
The first phase of development at a new $45 million industrial park in Wentzville to serve the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Center and other users now is moving forward, thanks in part to $5.8 million in roadway improvements. The project was approved by the St. Charles County Road Board and is being funded equally with the community’s half-cent transportation sales tax and by the developer.
5.13.16 Passage of Bill Means Significant Change for Tax Increment Financing Process 5.13.16 Passage of Bill Means Significant Change for Tax Increment Financing Process
The passage of House Bill 1434 significantly changes who will make the final decision on projects requesting Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties.
4.29.16 Lindenwood Donates Boone Home and Property to People of St. Charles County 4.29.16 Lindenwood Donates Boone Home and Property to People of St. Charles County
The Historic Daniel Boone Home and surrounding property in Defiance is on the verge of becoming a St. Charles County park with a donation from Lindenwood University. Lindenwood, which has owned the home and property since 1998, is gifting nearly 300 acres to the people of St. Charles County. An agreement was approved by the County Council on April 25, and the transaction is expected to be complete by mid-May.
4.29.16 Ehlmann Appoints Hurlbert as Director of Community Development for St. Charles County 4.29.16 Ehlmann Appoints Hurlbert as Director of Community Development for St. Charles County
Subject to confirmation by the St. Charles County Council at its May 9, 2016 meeting, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Michael E. Hurlbert, AICP, as Director of the Department of Community Development. Upon approval, Hurlbert will start the position on May 23, 2016.
4.27.16 Local Family Business Recognized In Honor of National Small Business Week 4.27.16 Local Family Business Recognized In Honor of National Small Business Week
jBloom, a direct-selling jewelry design company that originally started as a hobby for a Francis Howell school teacher, was honored Monday at the St. Charles County Council meeting as part of a proclamation recognizing National Small Business Week, May 1-7, 2016. The business was chosen because of its proven success: from local start-up to national company.
4.4.16 Critical Need for High-Tech Workers Dominates IT Leaders Meeting with County Executive 4.4.16 Critical Need for High-Tech Workers Dominates IT Leaders Meeting with County Executive
There is a critical need for more high-tech workers was the resounding message on March 31 to St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann when he met with over 20 business and community leaders at the Information Technology Leader’s Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County, the second in an ongoing series of high-level business sector gatherings.
3.31.16 Ehlmann Appoints Hazelwood As County Counselor of St. Charles County 3.31.16 Ehlmann Appoints Hazelwood As County Counselor of St. Charles County
Subject to confirmation by the St. Charles County Council at its April 11, 2016 meeting, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Keith Hazelwood as County Counselor. Upon approval, Hazelwood will start the position on May 1, 2016.
3.24.16 Ehlmann Appoints Enger as Director of Communications for St. Charles County 3.24.16 Ehlmann Appoints Enger as Director of Communications for St. Charles County
Subject to confirmation by the St. Charles County Council at its March 28 meeting, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Mary Enger as Director of the Department of Communications. Upon approval, Enger will start the position on April 11.
3.22.16 Annual Retail Sales Hit Record High Of $5.6 Billion in St. Charles County 3.22.16 Annual Retail Sales Hit Record High Of $5.6 Billion in St. Charles County
Annual retail sales for 2015 climbed 5.21 percent to hit a new record high of $5,666,398,392 in St. Charles County, up from $5,385,652,114 the previous year, according to figures just released by the St. Charles County Department of Finance.
3.15.16 Ehlmann Appoints Greifzu as Asst Director of Admin - Intergov't Affairs 3.15.16 Ehlmann Appoints Greifzu as Asst Director of Admin - Intergov't Affairs
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed John Greifzu, County Director of Transportation, to serve on his Executive staff as Assistant Director of Administration – Intergovernmental Affairs. Greifzu will replace Don Boehmer, who will retire on July 4, 2016, after serving nine and a half years in the position. Greifzu will start on July 1.
2.22.16 More Jobs than Job Seekers: Unemployment Falls to 3% for Dec. 2015 in St. Charles County 2.22.16 More Jobs than Job Seekers: Unemployment Falls to 3% for Dec. 2015 in St. Charles County
Unemployment continued its downward trend in St. Charles County and fell to 3 percent in December 2015, according to the latest, not-seasonally-adjusted figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor.
2.3.16 County Exec Ehlmann & Wentzville Mayor Guccione: Working Together Key to Improving Rte. 61 2.3.16 County Exec Ehlmann & Wentzville Mayor Guccione: Working Together Key to Improving Rte. 61
For many years, St. Charles County Government has been addressing safety concerns on Route 61, notes County Executive Steve Ehlmann.
1.14.16 New Normal in Local Housing Construction Market 1.14.16 New Normal in Local Housing Construction Market
For the third consecutive year, new single-family housing permits issued in St. Charles County, MO, were in the 1,700 range, according to annual statistics just released by the County’s Community Development Department.
12.11.15 Better Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce Dominates Manufacturing Leaders Mtg with Co Exec 12.11.15 Better Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce Dominates Manufacturing Leaders Mtg with Co Exec
11.3.15 Return to Pre-Recession Levels: Unemployment Falls to 3.5% for Sept. 2015 11.3.15 Return to Pre-Recession Levels: Unemployment Falls to 3.5% for Sept. 2015
Unemployment in St. Charles County has fallen to 3.5 percent in September 2015 from 3.9 percent in August 2015, according to the latest, not-seasonally-adjusted figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor. Local officials are hailing this as the lowest rate in the St. Louis region and a return to pre-recession levels.
9.24.15 Celebrating Opportunities: County to Issue Proclamation for National Manufacturing Day 9.24.15 Celebrating Opportunities: County to Issue Proclamation for National Manufacturing Day
Officials from Component Bar Products and their Midwest Machine Tool Training Center (MMTTC) will be in attendance at the Sept. 28 County Council meeting to accept a proclamation celebrating National Manufacturing Day on Oct. 2. County Executive Steve Ehlmann will present the proclamation.
7.30.15 East-West Gateway Approves 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program, Projects 7.30.15 East-West Gateway Approves 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program, Projects
On July 29, the East-West Gateway Council of Governments approved the 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann serves on the East-West Gateway Board and voted to approve the plan.
7.14.15 Drachnik Confirmed by Council as Director of Workforce Development 7.14.15 Drachnik Confirmed by Council as Director of Workforce Development
On July 13, the St. Charles County Council confirmed County Executive Steve Ehlmann’s appointment of Scott Drachnik as Director of the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Development. Drachnik will start his position on August 17.
7.9.15 Ehlmann Appoints Drachnik as Director of Workforce Development 7.9.15 Ehlmann Appoints Drachnik as Director of Workforce Development
Subject to confirmation by the St. Charles County Council at its July 13 meeting, County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Scott Drachnik as Director of the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Development. Upon approval, Drachnik will start the position on August 17.
7.2.15 Ehlmann, East-West Gateway Board Pass Long-Term Regional Transportation Plan 7.2.15 Ehlmann, East-West Gateway Board Pass Long-Term Regional Transportation Plan
Connected 2045, the long-term transportation plan for the region, was passed unanimously at June’s East-West Gateway Council of Governments Board Meeting. County Executive Steve Ehlmann serves on the board and voted at the meeting.
6.22.15 Ehlmann, St. Charles County Celebrate Completion of I-64 Daniel Boone Bridge 6.22.15 Ehlmann, St. Charles County Celebrate Completion of I-64 Daniel Boone Bridge
County Executive Steve Ehlmann will be among the federal, state and local officials at the ribbon cutting for the eastbound span of the I-64 Daniel Boone Bridge at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25. County Executive Ehlmann and County officials worked and partnered with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and state and federal officials in advancing the project.
1.27.15 Woodson Appointed Director of Community Health and the Environment 1.27.15 Woodson Appointed Director of Community Health and the Environment
County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Hope Woodson as Director of the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment. The appointment was confirmed by the County Council at its Jan. 26 meeting.
12.2.14 Captain Todd Appointed Chief of New County Police Department 12.2.14 Captain Todd Appointed Chief of New County Police Department
Subject to confirmation by the St. Charles County Council at its Dec. 15 meeting, County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed David L. Todd, Captain of the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Special Enforcement, as the first Chief of the new St. Charles County Police Department.
10.29.14 Ehlmann, Local Officials To Celebrate Completion of Page Extension 10.29.14 Ehlmann, Local Officials To Celebrate Completion of Page Extension
10.2.14 Ehlmann, Officials Celebrate Completion of First Section of Phase 3 Page Extension Oct. 4 10.2.14 Ehlmann, Officials Celebrate Completion of First Section of Phase 3 Page Extension Oct. 4
9.23.14 Ehlmann Appoints Search Committee for Chief of Police 9.23.14 Ehlmann Appoints Search Committee for Chief of Police
7.29.14 Unit L-15 Levee Turned Over to CNCLD, Ehlmann Honored with Resolution 7.29.14 Unit L-15 Levee Turned Over to CNCLD, Ehlmann Honored with Resolution
6.6.14 County Executive Ehlmann Proposes Bill to Encourage Employment-Friendly Env. for Veterans 6.6.14 County Executive Ehlmann Proposes Bill to Encourage Employment-Friendly Env. for Veterans
4.28.14 County Executive Ehlmann Proposes Higher Ethical Standards 4.28.14 County Executive Ehlmann Proposes Higher Ethical Standards
12.11.13 Ehlmann Raises Concerns About OneSTL at East-West Gateway Board Meeting 12.11.13 Ehlmann Raises Concerns About OneSTL at East-West Gateway Board Meeting
8.30.13 Ehlmann, Officials Open New Gutermuth Road Bridge Over Phase 3 Page Extension 8.30.13 Ehlmann, Officials Open New Gutermuth Road Bridge Over Phase 3 Page Extension
7.15.13 Ehlmann Supports Appointment of Special Administrative Board to Oversee Normandy SD 7.15.13 Ehlmann Supports Appointment of Special Administrative Board to Oversee Normandy SD
5.22.13 Ehlmann, Hassinger, Elected Officials to Break Ground on Phase 3 of Page Extension 5.22.13 Ehlmann, Hassinger, Elected Officials to Break Ground on Phase 3 of Page Extension
5.21.13 Ehlmann, Hassinger, Elected Officials to Break Ground May 22 on Phase 3 of Page Extension 5.21.13 Ehlmann, Hassinger, Elected Officials to Break Ground May 22 on Phase 3 of Page Extension
4.3.13 Ehlmann Makes Appointment to St. Charles County Council 4.3.13 Ehlmann Makes Appointment to St. Charles County Council
4.1.13 Ehlmann, Dempsey, Zerr Address Need for Improvements to Missouri Route H 4.1.13 Ehlmann, Dempsey, Zerr Address Need for Improvements to Missouri Route H
3.29.13 Bill Directing Excess Traffic Fine Revenue to Schools Filed by Dempsey, Supported by Ehlmann 3.29.13 Bill Directing Excess Traffic Fine Revenue to Schools Filed by Dempsey, Supported by Ehlmann
12.21.12 Ehlmann Names School Security Task Force 12.21.12 Ehlmann Names School Security Task Force
12.7.12 Ehlmann Has Not Taken a Position on Proposed Arch Tax 12.7.12 Ehlmann Has Not Taken a Position on Proposed Arch Tax
4.6.12 County Executive Says Senate TIF Bill Gives the People the Final Say 4.6.12 County Executive Says Senate TIF Bill Gives the People the Final Say
3.13.12 Ehlmann Vetoes bill Calling for nearly $2 mill in Spending for New Election Machines 3.13.12 Ehlmann Vetoes bill Calling for nearly $2 mill in Spending for New Election Machines