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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Property Tax Freeze for Seniors Signed into Law by County Executive Ehlmann

Michelle McBride watches on as County Executive Steve Ehlmann signs a bill into law.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO—Eligible Seniors can get relief on their property tax bills under an ordinance signed into law Sept. 14 by County Executive Steve Ehlmann.

“This is not a tax cut, but a tax freeze for seniors,” Ehlmann s...

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SCCMO Executive Press Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Property Tax Freeze for Seniors Comes Before St. Charles County Council Monday

Seniors

St. Charles County could become the first county in the region to adopt the property tax freeze for seniors passed by the Missouri legislature, under a bill before the county council Monday night.

County Executive Steve Ehlmann will meet with the media to ...

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SCCMO Executive Press Releases
Posted on: August 25, 2023

County Executive Steve Ehlmann supports Emergency Bill to hire contracted 9-1-1 Dispatchers

Dispatcher

Faced with an ongoing shortage of dispatchers to take 9-1-1 emergency calls, County Executive Steve Ehlmann is supporting a plan before the St. Charles County Council to hire specially-trained contract employees to help answer emergency calls.  

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SCCMO Executive Press Releases

News Flash

Posted on: September 8, 2023

St. Charles County Property Owners Will Save More on Flood Insurance

flood plain insurance

Sept. 8, 2023       

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – Nearly 1,200 St. Charles County property owners will receive an additional 5-percent discount on their flood insurance premiums, thanks to the county government&...

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SCCMO General Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2023

St. Charles County Police Get New Tool to Help Children Experiencing Autism Events

Synapsory Kit

St. Charles County Police say it’s a common problem.

“We get calls quite frequently for kids with autism who are out of control, and their parents are afraid they’ll hurt themselves or someone else,” says Sergeant Dan Asher, the Police Department’s Crisis ...

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SCCMO General Press Releases
Posted on: August 22, 2023

St. Charles County Honors Purple Heart Recipients

Purple Heart

The St. Charles County Council is honoring recipients of the Purple Heart medal for their courage and sacrifice by designating the county as a Purple Heart County. The Purple Heart is the oldest U.S. military decoration in use, recognizing those who are w...

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SCCMO General Press Releases
Posted on: August 7, 2023

Kevin Killeen Named Managing Director of St. Charles County Office of Communications

Kevin Killeen

Longtime KMOX Radio reporter Kevin Killeen has been named Managing Director of the St. Charles County Office of Communications by County Executive Steve Ehlmann. Killeen will replace Communications Director Mary Enger, who was appointed by Ehlmann in 2016...

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SCCMO General Press Releases