County Executive Steve Ehlmann is sworn in by Chief Judge for the United States Eastern District of Missouri Stephen R. Clark.

1. Meet Your Newly Elected Officials

Family and friends gathered Dec. 29 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of St. Charles County’s newly elected and re-elected officials. Chief Judge for the United States Eastern District of Missouri Stephen R. Clark presided over the Oath of Office ceremony.
Newly elected office holders include County Council members Matt Swanson, District 1; and Tim Baker, District 7; and Associate Circuit 11 Judges Trisha McCulloch, Division 6; Jeffery Sandcork, Division 9; Dennis Chassaniol, Division 10; and Dwayne Johnson, Division 11. Travis Welge, Assessor-elect, will take office Sept. 1.

Those re-elected to office for an additional term are Steve Ehlmann, County Executive; County Council members Mike Elam, District 3 and Terry Hollander, District 5; Scott Lewis, Sheriff; Tim Lohmar, Prosecuting Attorney; Mary Dempsey, Recorder of Deeds; Kurt Bahr, Director of Elections; Michelle McBride, Collector of Revenue; and Associate Circuit 11 Judges Deborah Alessi, Division 2; Erin Burlison, Division 8; and Matthew Thornhill, Division 12.

Congratulations to all!

2. Transportation Improvement Plan Approved for 2023-2025

The St. Charles County Council recently approved the 2023-2025 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which includes projects focused on reducing congestion and increasing safety on roadways throughout the county. Project highlights include reconstruction work on Hopewell Road and North Second Street, and David Hoekel Parkway Phase 5 design and right-of-way construction. TIP projects are funded with the County’s voter-approved ½-cent Transportation Sales Tax. Before going to the Council, the TIP is approved by the County Road Board, which is charged with administering the plan. View the TIP and learn more.

3. Looking for a New Job? Now's the Time to Apply with St. Charles County Government

With a new year comes a new budget for St. Charles County Government, and with the 2023 budget came a renewed dedication to making County employees’ salaries competitive with others in the market. Increased salaries for long-term employees and higher starting pay for new hires makes now the best time to explore an opportunity to work with County Government. The County’s many departments offer a variety of services, which require an array of skills and experience from quality, dedicated employees who are passionate about serving our residents, businesses, and visitors. Your expertise may be just what we need! And we may just be what you’re looking for. View all job openings with St. Charles County to see if there’s a fit for you. Learn more about our benefits.

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4. Emergency Weather Response Program in Effect This Winter

When winter weather temperatures fall below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the Emergency Weather Response program activates to aid those in need of a warm place to spend the night in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The program is coordinated by a group of local agencies, including churches, nonprofits, government and others. If an individual needs assistance on a day the program is activated, they can call 636-395-0492 to learn more about accommodations. Follow the St. Charles County Department of Public Health on Facebook for updates about activation.

5. Personal Property Assessments To Be Mailed in January

The Assessor’s Office will mail 2023 personal property assessment forms later this month. These assessments track what residents owned as of Jan. 1 of this year, and are used to determine what appears on personal property tax bills in December. Assessments are due March 1. Individual personal property owners have the option to file online after receiving their form in the mail. For questions, contact ext. 7420 or persprop@sccmo.org.

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The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is now on Instagram! Give them a follow to learn more about County parks, programs and events.
Recycle Natural Christmas Trees with Recycle Works
The St. Charles County Department of Public Health provides drop-off sites for natural Christmas trees at its Recycle Works locations in St. Charles and Wentzville through Jan. 7. Recycled evergreens can serve as fish habitats in lakes, chipped wood paths along natural surface walking trails, mulch and more. Learn more.

A Message from the County Executive

As the new year begins, County government is completing a project that allows first responders to reach their destinations in less time while improving safety for them and everyone on our roads. You may have heard of the program – Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) – but what you may not know is that St. Charles County is one of the leaders in the use of this technology. The program is the largest cloud preemption deployment in Missouri and the central United States. ...MORE

Council Comments

Dave Hammond, District 4

Crime continues to be a concern for many of us in St. Charles County. St. Charles County and our municipalities continue to step up operations to combat crime coming to our county. I'm concerned that St. Charles County will not have the resources to meet the needs of our citizens in the near future. …MORE

What's New on SCCMO-TV

St. Charles County Highway Department Snow Plow Strategy: The County Highway Department is committed to keeping county roads safe and clear in wintry weather. Despite staffing shortages, the Highway Department has devised a prioritized strategy to treat and clear covered roads during snow and ice events.
Santa Cops Recap: More than 1,000 gifts were donated to Santa Cops, the St. Charles County Police Department’s holiday giving program. These gifts will be distributed to local families with children up to age 15 who are experiencing financial hardships.
Live Meeting Broadcasts: Watch public meetings of the County Council and Planning & Zoning Commission live on YouTube.

Calendar, Reminders and Directory

County Government offices are closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16.
For more information on County events or meetings, visit our website.
To schedule a speaker for your group, visit our Request a Speaker page.
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View the St. Charles County Government Directory for a listing of departments and contact information.

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