The League worked to pass Prop C in April 2023 to start the Charter revision process. The Charter Commission has the opportunity to examine and recommend changes to the structure of City government that would improve services and set policies that better serve residents. We have observed every Commission meeting, studied options for Charter changes and held Town Hall meetings with the St. Louis Association of Community Organizations (SLACO), Neighborhoods United for Change, and residents from across the City. Click here to see the Town Hall results that we shared to the Commission.
The Commission held its first public hearing on Jan. 23. It must hold at least another public hearing after presenting draft changes and send its final recommendations to the City Board of Elections by Aug. 15, 2024. Whether the commission suggests housekeeping changes or major policy changes, city voters will likely see charter amendments on the ballot next November.
“We want to empower attendees to share their knowledge and experience and produce hope for real change in our city,” says LWVSTL City Unit Chair Kathleen Farrell.
The charter, which serves as the city’s constitution and plan for city government, was last updated in 1914. The outdated document refers to a city-run hospital as well as clairvoyants, feather renovating, hawkers, hucksters, peddlers, horseshoers, phonographs, poultry shows, and tanners.
The League's mission is to work for better government at every level.
The charter commission was approved by city voters in April 2022, with members appointed by the mayor and approved by the St. Louis Board of Alderpersons in July 2023. The commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2 at 1520 Market Street.The League has observers at all meetings to see what changes are discussed.
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