09/04/2026
Days 4 & 5 as Mayor Pro Tem were good ones!
First, I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend. It will be HOT, so hopefully everyone stays safe and cool!
Ward 6 Update
I was able to update Ward 6 residents on the proposed gas/service station. I really appreciate all the residents who have reached out, asked questions and, most importantly, asked how they can get involved and have their voices heard.
Historic Main Street
I spent much of the day in our Historic District. I met up with the Saint Charles Oktoberfest team to look at some of the decorations they are providing for Main Street and our small businesses. They have a fun joint venture coming together, and I can’t wait to share more next week!
Tourism & The Foundry
I stopped by Tourism and had a great conversation with Pamela about some exciting things happening in St. Charles. She mentioned that our new CVB Director, Megan, was over at The Foundry dealing with an air-conditioning issue, so I wanted to stop by.
Despite having no A/C, Megan and the entire Foundry team were there with fans going, working away and taking care of their customers which a Celebration of Life event scheduled there. Great group of people who just kept getting the job done no matter the circumstances.
St. Charles Main Street Foundation Supper Club
With temperatures pushing 100+ degrees, the Main Street Foundation Supper stayed on schedule and what a turnout!
A huge thank you to Randy Schilling and his team, all the volunteers, sponsors and Main Street businesses that provided food, drinks and their time. Seeing that many people come out despite the heat says a lot about the support Main Street has in our community. I have attended the last 3 years and it never disappoints.
And a special shoutout to the Lindenwood Men’s Rugby team. If you ever need hardworking, personable young men who aren’t afraid to take on any task, give these guys a call. Every time I’m around them, I’m impressed.
One Last Stop
After the event, my wife and I stopped by Jake’s on Main, where Amy Senter showed us some of the great Oktoberfest inventory they’re bringing in for month of September.
As you can see residents getting involved, small businesses investing in our community, volunteers stepping up and people working together. I am proud to be a small part of it.
Enjoy the weekend!