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A Publication of St. Charles County Government - July 2021
Top Five
Woman Getting a Vaccination

1. COVID Vaccinations Available for the Community

As the COVID-19 Delta variant becomes more prevalent throughout the country, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to provide multiple opportunities for residents to receive the vaccine. As of July 28, 49.9 percent of County residents have initiated vaccination and 44.8 percent have completed vaccination...MORE

Woman on the Phone

2.  What Do I Do If...? Who Do I Call When...? Answers to Common County Switchboard Calls and Questions

 

With more than 30 departments and divisions in St. Charles County Government, our switchboard operators receive a wide variety of calls every day, but some stand out as most frequently asked about topics. Our operators pulled together a list of the top five topics callers most often ask about to help you better understand County government…MORE

Corrections Employee Team
3. Make a Difference in Public Safety

From 911 dispatchers to officers and deputies, nurses to food service workers, we have opportunities available to join our critical public safety team. The St. Charles County Corrections, Emergency Communications, Police, and Sheriff’s departments are now hiring for a variety of positions. Corrections officers and emergency dispatchers are in highest demand…MORE

Broemmelsiek Park Playground Drawing

4. More Ways to Play Are On the Way!

New reasons for kids and families to love St. Charles County Parks are coming soon! Dynamic new playgrounds are in the works at Indian Camp Creek and Broemmelsiek parks…MORE

Smiling Child in Life Jacket
5. Be Safe Around Natural Waterways


Summer is THE time to enjoy swimming and boating—but it’s important to stay safe, especially around rivers and other natural bodies of water. Did you know you should ALWAYS wear a life jacket in natural bodies of water, even if you know how to swim? Watch our Top 10 Water Safety Tips video on SCCMO-TV.




Quick Clicks
  • Veterans Flag Collection a Success
    More than 750 used and damaged American flags were collected at the Veterans Best Practices Working Group’s drive-by Flag Collection in June. The flags will be disposed of properly at a ceremony later this year. The group has collected 4,832 flags since the event began in 2017.Thank you to everyone who donated!

  • “Block the Bite" Through Mosquito Control Precautions
    Mosquitoes can be both a nuisance and a health concern, as their bites may spread diseases to people and their pets. Working together, St. Charles County residents and the Division of Environmental Health and Protection’s Mosquito Control program staff can help reduce the risk of exposure to disease-carrying mosquitoes...MORE 

  • COVID-19 Hardship Assistance for Housing, Utilities Available
    There is financial support for homeowners and renters impacted by COVID-19.The CDBG-CV Public Services Program provides short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to households facing foreclosure or eviction, and the State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) for Renters program provides rent and utility assistance for eligible Missouri residents...MORE




Steve Ehlmann

A Look Back with the County Executive

Missouri celebrates its bicentennial this August—but did you know that St. Charles County is actually older than the state? Our beginnings go back to 1769 when Louis Blanchette settled in this area, which he called “Les Petites Cotes”—Village of the Little Hills. The settlement was later renamed “San Carlos Borromeo” in 1791 by Manual Perez, Spanish Lieutenant Governor to honor Charles IV of Spain with the name of his patron saint, Bishop Carlos Borromeo. St. Charles County was officially organized more than 20 years later...MORE


Council Comments

Joe Cronin

Joe Cronin, District 1

I’ve been a member of the St. Charles County Council for 10 years. The County Council is the legislative body of County Government. While each Council member has different views and perspectives, we all agree that we’re here to make St. Charles County an even better place to live. This month, I thought it would be helpful to explain, for those who don’t know, how the Council works and how you can stay in touch and be involved…MORE




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Access County news videos, livestreams of County Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, and more on YouTube! Unlike cable, YouTube keeps content easily accessible and allows viewers to watch—with or without an account—in a browser or app on a computer, tablet or mobile device, and on a Smart TV. Anyone with internet access can view SCCMO-TV free, anywhere! It’s easy to follow us: Just search for SCCMO-TV on YouTube or visit our channel to watch videos and subscribe. Click on the images above for our YouTube playlists for County News Updates, County Council Meetings, and Job Source.  


Calendar

Calendar, Reminders and Directory

  • Visit the Agenda Center for agendas and minutes from the County Council and other boards and commissions.

  • For more information on County events or meetings, visit our website calendar.

  • To schedule a speaker for your group, visit our Request a Speaker page.

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    through SCCMO AlertMe.

  • View the St. Charles County Government Directory for a listing of departments and contact information.




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