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Developers want to transform the former St. Louis Mills Mall into a massive sports complex called PowerPlex Author: Ryan Dean, Sam Clancy Published: 8:01 AM CST February 23, 2021 Updated: 8:30 PM CST February 23, 2021 HAZELWOOD, Mo. — The St. Louis County Council voted to approve $6 million from the county's Convention and Recreation trust fund for the development of the POWERplex. In Tuesday night's meeting, the council voted 6-1 in favor of an ordinance that would set aside $6 million of unappropriated funds for the development that would tr...

The St. Louis County Council is going after the salary and benefits of a former councilwoman hired by St. Louis County Executive Sam Page. But the move to

Although this particular rancor revolved around the relatively routine move of picking leadership of the council, it’s part of a deeper conflict over council members’ support or opposition to Page’s reign — especially when it comes to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s not necessary against the county executive,” said Councilwoman Rita Days, D-Bel Nor, who was most recently chosen to lead the council. “It’s against some of the policies and some of things that he’s put forth with no inclusion from the council. And I think that’s not a good way to govern. We hav...

On Friday, the majority selected new leaders, despite the objections of opponents who called the moves "obscenely illegal."

Lawsuit filed over control of St. Louis County Council The lawsuit alleges that the vote during the special session was unlawful and in violation of the St. Louis County charter Author: Jacob Kuerth Updated: 7:58 PM CST January 16, 2021 ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County filed a lawsuit on Saturday against four other councilmembers to prevent them from taking control of the council following a controversial vote a day earlier during a special session. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, a Democrat representing District 5 and Counci...