UPDATES (March 26, 2026)
• April 7, 2026 Local Elections — See Below
• Tall Tree Farm Annexation Legally Challenged
• LSL Blvd Extension Funding Removed by St. Charles County
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
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.
- Join the Facebook Group: “Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County - Discussion Group”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584675397081687/
- Donate to our Legal Fund (See below)
Here are CSGSCC's Updates and Next Steps to Preserve Rural St. Charles County.
1. Support Candidates Who Will Protect Rural St. Charles County
APRIL 7, 2026 - IMPORTANT ELECTION OFALLON CITY
Since 2023, CSGSCC has worked to inform residents, engage local leaders, and advocate for responsible growth while opposing annexations that threaten our rural communities. Achieving long-term balance requires electing leaders who prioritize thoughtful development and reflect the values of the community.
With O’Fallon’s upcoming council elections, the stakes are high due to continued aggressive annexation and high-density development proposals moving westward into St. Charles County.
CSGSCC Endorses the following candidate for O'Fallon City Council
- Ward 1 – Angelica Earl
- Ward 2 – Scott Yates
- Ward 3 – Doug Link
- Ward 4 – Cori Spencer
- Ward 5 – Linda Ragsdale
These candidates support smart growth principles, including responsible land use, fiscal accountability, infrastructure planning, and protecting the character of our rural areas.
Vote NO on Prop E
Prop E would increase taxes to fund infrastructure demands created by rapid, dense development.
Local elections matter. Your vote directly impacts the future of our community. We encourage you to stay informed, participate, and support leadership that prioritizes balanced growth and community preservation.
2. TALL TREE FARM 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. Please continue to donate to support our legal fund. See donation options below.
3. Trailside / Menscher Farms & Other Hwy N Developments
The County Council approved the ~470-home Trailside/Menscher Farms project in February 2026, adding to a growing list of O’Fallon-approved developments and annexations along the Hwy N corridor.
This rapid expansion places increasing strain on Hwy N—a two-lane road already facing heavy congestion—as well as on schools, emergency services, and essential infrastructure. Much of this growth stems from outdated zoning and aggressive annexation strategies that do not reflect current capacity.
We strongly urge a moratorium on new development and annexations along Hwy N until roads, schools, and public services are adequately planned, funded, and in place.
Unchecked growth without infrastructure first places an unfair burden on current residents and threatens long-term safety, mobility, and quality of life.
4. LSL Blvd Extension Opposition. COMMUNITY SUCCESS!
On Dec. 20th 2025 The county council voted to remove funding to extend Lake St. Louis Boulevard indefinitely suspending the project.
St. Charles County, Missouri and the City of O'Fallon, Missouri were proposing to extend Lake St. Louis Boulevard from Paul Renaud Blvd to Route DD. Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County is opposed to the extension as it will adversely impact the quality of life of local residents, irreversibly damage natural and historic areas, cost taxpayers more than $20M+ and provide only limited positive impact on local traffic. We ask you to join us in our opposition to this ill-conceived proposal. Congrats to local residents community voices toCounty Council members which made this possible.
Additional Coverage here: https://www.midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/county-council-approves-amended-transportation-improvement-bill/article_9b672252-ddcd-4d95-b941-a97e5004d4e5.html
5. PROTECT RURAL ST. PAUL. COMMUNITY SUCCESS!
On June 30th 2025 as the community of St. Paul successfully convinced the County Council to deny the dense development proposition related to Bill 5369 by a 4 to 3 vote. SCC Bill No. 5369, sought the approval of the rezoning for the "Riverdale" development near St. Paul. Proposed Development The Bluffs at Riverdale would be the densest development in the St. Paul area breaking masterplan guidance for density and lot size. Congrats to the great people of St. Paul holding the County Council accountable to maintain Smart Growth!
Additional Coverage on the St. Paul project here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goA8HK7cZWI
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
4310 Dianna Lane
Wentzville, MO 63385
Learn more about Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County from the recent New Melle Pulse Interview:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A7Rm52YTd4
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckHTzjgXaf4
Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County is a group of concerned citizens who oppose rampant and unconstrained 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.
Please check back for regular updates. We will share as soon as available.
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For more info please join the Facebook Group: “Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County - Discussion Group”:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/584675397081687/
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