1. Expo Showcases Services, Programs

Have questions about assessments, taxes, health or public safety? Need to complete or change your voter registration or obtain a marriage license? Curious about what’s next for County parks? If your answer to any of these questions is “Yes!” then don’t miss the second annual St. Charles County Government Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, in the Center Court on the lower level of Mid Rivers Mall...MORE

2. Census Vital to Community

Watch your mailbox: Between March 12-20, households will receive an invitation to respond online to the 2020 United States Census. Why is it so important to complete? The results impact the distribution of congressional seats and billions of dollars to states, counties and communities to support education, transportation and other programs...MORE

3. Public Health Monitors Illness

For several weeks, stories about the Novel Coronavirus and flu have flooded the daily news and social media feeds. The St. Charles County Department of Public Health works continuously to stay informed on the latest developments about these diseases and others, and to monitor the health of our community to keep citizens safe...MORE

4. Museum Offers New Films, Programs

5. "Make a Save" at Pet Adoption 

If you want to add a furry new friend – and hockey-watching buddy – to your home team, now is the perfect time to visit the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center! During the "Make a Save!" promotion, Feb. 1 to March 31, donate one of the following pet food items to receive half off the $60 dog or cat adoption fee!

• 12-pack of canned dog or cat food
• 5-pound or larger bag of dog or cat food
• Medium-sized or larger container of dog or cat treats

Donations benefit animals at the Center and will be shared with pet foster parents and those in need through the Center’s monthly Pet Food Pantry. Share the promotion with your family and friends and check out animals available for adoption online!

A Message from the County Executive

Your elected officials in St. Charles County Government strive to provide you with the facilities and basic critical services you deserve. Sixty percent of those services – police, corrections, sheriff, public health and many others – are funded through the County’s General Operations budget, which comes from our local sales tax.

Over the past year, I have made our citizens aware that our sales tax collections are eroding, due largely in part to e-commerce. The more people buy on line, the less tax the County – and County municipalities – receive. County Government has had to shift and re-shift our priorities and resources accordingly to balance our budget. Unlike other counties, we receive no property tax for general revenue...MORE  

Nancy Schneider, District 6

In October 2019, County Executive Ehlmann appointed me to serve District 6 on the County Council. After serving as a judge in the 11^th Judicial Circuit Court for 26 years, this new venture in the legislative branch is a challenge I am excited to embrace. St. Charles County has been my home for over 60 years, and like you I want to see it continue to thrive and grow...MORE