UPDATES AS OF MARCH 2025
MondAy March 31st 7pm County Council - Protect Rural St. Paul.
TUESDAY APRIL 8TH - IMPORTANT ELECTIONS. VOTE EARLY.
O'FALLON'S ANNEXATION OF TALL TREE FARM HAS BEEN LEGALLY CONTESTED.
OUR COUNTY DESERVES SMART GROWTH. JOIN US TO ENSURE THIS.
STRONG COMMUNITIES. RURAL PRESERVATION. SUSTAINABLE GROWTH.
"Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance" -Theodore Roosevelt
Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County is a group of concerned citizens who oppose rampant and uncontained growth in our beautiful rural areas. This fight has evolved into political action as it is our elected officials who are entrusted with making the decisions which either doom or protect our areas. All too often we discover elected officials in conflicted situations- either working for or in some way closely aligned with developers. Our group is NOT opposed to all development- we are opposed to development which destroys the atmosphere of our rural areas, and circumvents long term planning which was meant to preserve the look and feel of the area.
Here are CSGSCC's Updates and Next Steps to Preserve Rural St. Charles County.
1. Support the Candidates Who Protect Rural St. Charles County
IMPORTANT ELECTION: April 8th 2025
While our primary method for helping to balance development and protect our rural communities is focused on public information and engagement in the development approval process, we see an increased need to make the public aware of which local officials share our views and act in accordance with the will of the people.
Thus, we are formally endorsing the following candidates in the 08 April General Municipal Election:
Public Water Supply District No. 2 - Shawn Mann Shawn is one of the founding members of CSGSCC and a life-long resident of St. Charles County and its rural communities. He has a finance background and is very effective speaking with local officials. This position is critical as utilities are the foundation upon which developments are built. If the utilities remain unchecked, then over-development will certainly follow.
O'Fallon City Council Ward #1 - Arnie Dienhoff Arnie has been an active public leader in the effort to bring more procedural compliance, fact-based decision making, and protection of rural communities to local government. He has coached our organization in how to be more effective.
O'Fallon City Council Ward #3 - Rose Zuk Rose has been a proactive and engaged member of our organization since we began to opposed over-development in the Hwy DD corridor in early 2023. She is a U.S. Army veteran who doesn't give up in engaging with governments and public departments to ensure we're part of their decision-making process.
O'Fallon City Council Ward #4 - Amanda Taylor Amanda has a science background and experience as an educator and small business owner. She understands that we must support growth but ensure it is conducted in a way that protects currents residents and has the infrastructure to support it. Amanda was instrumental in leading opposition to the construction of high density apartments on green space across from Fort Zumwalt West High School.
In addition to our formal endorsements, we have evaluated the stated positions of candidates in other municipal elections and find the following are aligned with our views and actions:
- Cottleville Alderman Ward #1 - Elizabeth Holt
- Dardenne Prairie Mayor - Keith Widaman
- Dardenne Prairie Alderman Ward #1 - Laura Gittemeier
Please share this information with family and friends in the municipalities and wards listed above. We truly appreciate your support and consideration. Thanks
Please support the candidates who will protect the future of Rural St. Charles!
https://smartgrowthscc.com/april-8th-2025-elections
2. PROTECT RURAL ST. PAUL: MONDAY MARCH 31ST 7PM ST. CHARLES COUNTY COUNCIL. Location St. Charles Council Chambers. County Council will vote whether or not to allow Medium Density Housing in St. Paul creating the densest development in the greater area. Please write and call your County Council members to voice your opposition. Link to Council Members contact info here: https://smartgrowthscc.com/get-involvedAdditional
Additional Coverage on the St. Paul project here:
3. LEGAL CASE: LOCAL RESIDENTS HAVE LEGALLY CONTESTED THE LEGALITY OF THE O'FALLON ANNEXATION OF TALL TREE FARM. The Case involves the illegal annexation of TTF by O'Fallon under Missouri Statutes.
4. LSL Blvd Extension Opposition
St. Charles County, Missouri and the City of O'Fallon, Missouri are proposing to extend Lake St. Louis Boulevard from Paul Renaud Blvd to Route DD. "Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County LLC" is opposed to the extension as it will adversely impact the quality of life of local residents, irreversibly damage natural and historic areas, and provide only limited positive impact on local traffic. We ask you to join us in our opposition to this ill-conceived proposal.
Link to Opposition Petition: https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/opposition-to-the-lake-st-louis-blvd-extension-project-in-st-charles-co-missouri
We need everyone's support and action.
Please do the following:
- Voice your opinions to both the St. Charles County County and City of O'Fallon Link here: https://smartgrowthscc.com/how-to-get-involved
- Tell your Friends and Neighbors what is happening.
- Donate to our Legal Fund (See below)
Fundraising efforts are needed to cover legal expenses incurred to date and those needed for the legal challenge to annexation.
- With your support, we can ensure this western portion of St. Charles County remains rural and preserves the area we all love. (See support ways below) Support the critical legal battle against ill-design project & annexations by contributing:
GoFundme
VENMO @SmartGrowth SCC
- - Alternatively, checks can be made payable to "Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County, LLC"
Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County, LLC
Box 42
7827 Town Square Avenue, Suite 104
O'Fallon, MO 63368
Please check back for regular updates. We will share as soon as available.
ADDITIONAL INFO
For more info please join the Facebook Group: “Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County - Discussion Group”:
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