St. Louis County District 7

06/15/2026

Do you have an interest in government operations? Are you a student between the ages of 14-22 who wants their voice to be heard on issues important to today's youth? If you think you might have a future in public service and want to demonstrate your commitment to the pursuit of that goal to colleges or future employers, then the county's Youth Advisory Council may be the perfect opportunity for you.

The YAC meets monthly and produces an annual report. Participants receive a $600 stipend at the end of their year's service.

To apply please use the link below to fill out a short survey. Then contact my office [email protected] once you have completed it so that I can schedule a brief interview. https://forms.gle/gBsvopZq8RGiqixeA

Applications are due no later than Friday June 26 to be considered for a nomination to the County Executive. Feel free to call my office with any questions 314-615-5443.

06/15/2026

IF YOU HAD TROUBLE GETTING YOUR PROPERTY TAXES PAID LAST YEAR WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU TOMORROW 6/16/26 3:30 pm.

The County Council is holding a hearing to review problems the public had in paying their 2025 tax bills:

◙. Two checks sent, only one cashed?
◙. County Point N Pay system failed to process transaction or notify you of failure?
◙. Check not processed for more than 2 months?
◙. In person or drop box payment not processed?

Please consider attending the meeting 6/16/26 at 3:30 pm in the Council Chambers 41 S. Central to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. You must sign up by 3:20 in order to speak so plan on arriving by 3:00.

Feel free to bring your documentation with you to be submitted for further review.

06/05/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫❓

Anyone who has previously been accepted into the St. Louis County Senior Tax Freeze/Credit program 𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑻 renew their application annually. Otherwise your base tax year will revert to the current year assessment.

This is an easy online process which you can read more about or start here.

St. Louis County Mo Senior Property Tax Freeze program details and online application

04/18/2026

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 27 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩. 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮❜𝙨 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢❗These seven graduates completed 4 months of training in the ECC and have begun their preliminary service on the 911 boards. They have demonstrated exceptional communication abilities, the capacity to remain calm under pressure, as well as possessing strong multitasking skills. Dispatchers serve as the critical lifeline for the public, responsible for answering emergency calls, gathering vital information, dispatching first responders, and providing pre-arrival instructions to callers while managing multiple simultaneous tasks.

Like our police program, 911 dispatch operations are 24/7/365. We are always looking for additional dispatchers. So if you, or a soon to be high school or college graduate you know, are looking for a career that puts them at the center of the action of public safety, consider a career with St. Louis County.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲? We were named one of Forbes Magazine’s 2025 Best Midsize Employers in America. As a new employee, you'll enjoy four weeks of paid time off that increases with tenure and a range of paid holidays in a culture that supports a work-life balance. Our commitment to your well-being includes health and wellness programs, fitness resources, and mental health support. We also offer robust retirement plans with contributions from Saint Louis County and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Check out the true career opportunities at St. Louis county. https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/

If you'd like to see what a day in the ECC looks like, check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_7PoNfgwwk

03/06/2026

Thank you West County Police Precinct for bringing this scam to our attention. If you receive this email, do not click on anything or scan the QR code.

Scam Alert: We were notified that this scam is circulating in our area.

The recipient receives a text message with a photo like this claiming to be from the "Traffic Division" of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County. If you received this, it is a SCAM. DO NOT SCAN THE QR CODE. DO NOT SEND MONEY. We've blocked the QR code here to prevent scanning.

No one from a court will ever contact you by phone or text asking for payment.

If you've been a victim of this scam and sent money, contact your local law enforcement agency.

Share this info with your family and friends.

03/06/2026

Due to the popularity of my previous Town Hall on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) application process, I will be hosting another town hall on this topic at the end of this month. We will have experts from St. Louis County Government and the County Library system on hand again to answer questions.

St. Louis Moms will also have volunteers there to help people get applications started and answer questions.

This event is open to the public regardless of which council district they live in.

RSVP at https://forms.gle/cfYUas1iGyda4YXi7

03/05/2026

Joshua David Kramme, from Troop 631 out of St. Mark Presbyterian Church, earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in December 2025, and had his Court of Honor last week. This is a significant achievement representing dedication, leadership, and commitment to the values of the Boy Scouts of America. I was proud to present him with a resolution from the St. Louis County Council honoring his achievement.

Joshua's eagle project was to build two benches made from recycled materials to be placed around his brother’s Eagle project—a Little Free Library—in the Oakleigh Woods Subdivision.

He held many leadership positions within the Troop and earned numerous other achievement awards while working his way up through the scouting ranks.

It is encouraging to see young people take on personal responsibility and leadership roles, and achieve the goals they set for themselves. They are the touch stone of strong communities and the future of America.

Congratulations Joshua!

03/05/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦̲𝗹̲𝗮̲𝗺̲ 𝗧̲𝗵̲𝗲̲ 𝗦̲𝗰̲𝗮̲𝗺̲ 𝗗̲𝗮̲𝘆̲ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

During National Consumer Protection Week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will lead National Slam the Scam Day designed to bring awareness to online scams and help the public recognize imposters – including Social Security-related scams. You are the first line of defense to stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information!

Common tactics and how to recognize the signs:
➡ An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or government benefit increase.
➡ Pressure to act immediately.
➡ Request for unusual payments like cryptocurrency, gift cards, gold bars, cash, or wire transfers, even with the promise of keeping your money safe.

Learn how best to protect yourself from these scams by visiting ssa.gov/scam for more information that could help you and others stay safe.

Share this post with your friends and neighbors.

Report suspicious activity. Report Social Security-related issues to SSA OIG (oig.ssa.gov/report) and other concerns to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov).
Report a Social Security Scam

Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

02/27/2026

𝔼𝕝𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕟𝕚𝕔 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕪𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕪

The weather looks like it might keep people indoors next week. That's a great time to do some spring cleaning. If you find electronics that are no longer needed and need to get out of your house, consider bringing them to a E recycling event instead of just putting them in your trash.

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲:

𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 5𝒕𝒉, 12:00-5:00p Bluebird Park Ellisville (monthly on the 1st Thursday)

𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 21𝒔𝒕 8:00-11:00a, Paul Schroeder Park, City of Manchester (nominal fees may apply if you bring more than 2 items)

𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 26𝒕𝒉 12:00-5:00p North Pointe Aquatic Center, Ballwin (nominal fees may apply if you bring more than 2 items)

𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 18𝒕𝒉 (Earth Day) 9-11:00a, Central Park 16365 Lydia Hill Dr City of Chesterfield. Numerous recylcling opportunities. More at https://tinyurl.com/4aze5wwp

For more information on these events see https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/public-health/environmental-services/waste-and-recycling/electronics-recycling-battery-safety/

02/27/2026

When going in circles is fun!

Usually, when someone says they feel like they are going in circles it is not a good time. But when you are visiting one of West County's treasures like the carousel in Faust Park it's a sign that something fun is definitely happening.

This Saturday could be a great time to gather the kids or grandkids and take them to the park for a ride on the county's carousel which is celebrating 99 years of fun going in circles. Park hours on the weekend are 10-4:00.