Budget & taxes in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,131 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most budget & taxes activity
- Walnut Grove, MO (383)
- Jackson County, MO (251)
- Columbia, MO (192)
- Independence, MO (132)
- Carthage, MO (129)
- St. Louis, MO (127)
- Kansas City, MO (114)
- Malden, MO (105)
- Clay County, MO (95)
- Joplin, MO (93)
- Jefferson County, MO (76)
- Guilford, MO (73)
Latest matching meetings
Approve pipe replacement project on 7 Bridges Road
The Special Road District board will review and approve the minutes from the prior meeting, financial statements, and bills to be paid. They will discuss old business, including a pipe replacement project on 7 Bridges Road and employee benefits. No new business items are listed.
Board will approve bills, checks, and payment of invoices and contract changes
The Malden Housing Authority board will first approve the minutes from the prior meeting. It will then consider and vote on approving bills, signing checks, and paying invoices, dues, and contract change orders. Additional items include policy and contract reviews, charitable request reviews, and training conference…
Cole County Commission holds meeting on August 5, 2026
The Commission will meet to handle administrative matters and review accounts payable. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
Council to vote on $394K CDBG plan for housing, parks, services
The city council will hold a public hearing to consider the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The plan allocates $394,323.95 in federal grants and reprogrammed funds. Public comments will be accepted before the council votes on adopting the plan.
Aurora Community Hospital board meets to review financials and elect officers
The Aurora Community Hospital Board will convene to approve minutes, review financial and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) recap reports, and conduct organizational reports including the election of officers for the upcoming year.
Corporation to elect officers, review annual finances
The Warrensburg Property Rehabilitation Corporation holds its annual meeting to elect a president and secretary and receive the annual financial report from the finance officer. The board will also consider routine items such as minutes and bills.
Cole County Commission to meet July 28, 2026
The Commission will meet to handle administrative matters and review accounts payable. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
City Council and Board of Public Utilities to review FY2027 budget
The City Council and Board of Public Utilities will hold a joint meeting to receive operational updates and a budget overview. The body will discuss electric, natural gas, and water operations.
Stay Well Committee to discuss 2027 health plan recommendations
The Stay Well Committee will meet to approve minutes, review financial statements, and discuss 2027 premium and plan recommendations. The meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026.
Springfield Council considers $32 million in bonds for Andy’s Headquarters Project
The City Council will vote on several rezoning requests, budget amendments, and a large industrial development project. The body is also discussing auditing contracts and a grant for the Family Connects Program.
Committee to consider ordinance accepting YouthBuild grant funds
The Health & Human Development Committee will meet on July 23, 2026. The committee will approve the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting. It will discuss Board Bill 63, an ordinance to accept and appropriate U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grant funds for program years 2026‑2029 and to authorize the Director of…
Board approves $13.3M for sheriff's body cameras
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $13.3 million contract for in-car and body worn cameras for the Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes renewing a software subscription for $672,000 and approving a $5,900 grant for lithium battery recycling equipment.
Library Board to vote on 2026-2027 officer slate and foundation appointees
The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review June financial reports and vote on board appointments. The board will also discuss the Washington Park Library Steps Project and the 2026-2027 officer slate.
Retirement of Police Officer Will Davis considered by Pension Board
The Joplin Police & Firemen's Pension Board will approve the June 18, 2026 minutes, review financial reports and a contract with Segal Marco Investment Consultants, consider the retirement of Officer Will Davis from the Police Department, and set the date for the next meeting.
Board will consider a grant to build a restroom in Fenton City Park
The Fenton Board of Aldermen will discuss several agenda items, including a municipal park grant for a Fenton City Park restroom, outdoor storage at Winwater, a medical office for Aspen Dental, text amendments to zoning code sections related to public parks, and agreements for street striping, uniform services, and a…
Board will approve meeting minutes and review facility updates and finances
The LTC Board of Directors will approve the minutes from the June 18, 2026 open meeting and executive session. They will receive a facility update covering landscaping, IT cameras, and interior wall repairs scheduled for winter. The board will review the June 2026 financial report and discuss the current Quality…
Public Safety Tax Oversight Committee to review quarterly reports
The committee will meet to approve minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. Members will review and accept quarterly reports from the Fire Department and Police Department, including specific tax reports.
Commission approves $118,177 tax sale surplus payout and justice center roofing change
The commission will vote on Resolution No. 26-70 to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Program Services Contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for local public health agency infrastructure. It will also approve Resolution No. 26-71, a Change Order No. 001 with Delta Innovative Services, Inc…
Greene County Board of Equalization to hold 2026 appeal hearings
The Board of Equalization will meet to consider property tax appeals for various parcels. The meeting includes hearings for properties located in both city and county jurisdictions.
Historic Preservation Commission meets to discuss budget and public hearings
The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve minutes from June and July, review the budget, and hold public hearings. The agenda includes updates on the North Heights Survey, Memorial Hall, and attendance at a state preservation conference.
City allocates $26,056,000 from transportation tax to Bi-State Development Agency
The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss Board Bill 60, which appropriates $26,056,000 from the city’s Transportation Sales Tax to the Bi‑State Development Agency for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The bill includes an emergency clause. The committee will also approve the minutes from the…
Board to decide permit for 80‑bed skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Ave
The Board of Aldermen will consider a conditional use permit for an 80‑bed skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Avenue, a property currently zoned R‑4. The meeting also includes approvals of several financial items, such as a $72,303.58 invoice for the Perry County Joint Justice Center cost share and a $10,191.70…
Board to consider conditional use permit for a skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Ave
The Perryville Board of Aldermen will decide on a conditional use permit for a skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Avenue. The meeting also includes approvals of several invoices and purchase orders, including a $72,303.58 cost‑share invoice for the Perry County Joint Justice Center and a $300,000 retainage…
Board will approve city disbursements and consider Planning and Zoning appointments.
The Board will act on the minutes from the July 7 meeting and hear a guest period. It will consider appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve city disbursements. A closed session will be held to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters, litigation, personnel and real estate issues.
City Council to vote on traffic code changes and approve road salt purchase
The Webster Groves City Council will consider amending the Traffic Code to add fire lane restrictions and authorize the purchase of road salt for the upcoming winter season. The meeting will also include the approval of contracts for stormwater improvements and vehicle replacements.
Commission to review Complete Streets policy and June 2026 ridership data
The Public Transit Advisory Commission will receive updates from City Council and other commissions, consider the draft City Budget Letter 2026, hear a presentation on the Complete Streets policy, and review June 2026 transit ridership figures. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approvals and a…
City Council to consider police agreement for New Town at St. Charles
The City Council will vote on a police services agreement for New Town at St. Charles and two budget amendments. The body will also consider a contract for fire department vehicles and the reappointment of a Parks & Recreation Board member.
Black Jack City Council to consider sale of general obligation bonds
The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially authorize the offering for sale of general obligation bonds. Martin Ghafoori of Stifel Public Finance is scheduled to give a presentation.
Board of Equalization to hold appeal hearings for multiple property tax cases
The Greene County Board of Equalization met on July 21, 2026 at the historic courthouse. The board approved the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and approved April‑June Add & Strike reports for 2021‑2025. It addressed collector’s office matters involving case numbers 12-514-247, 12-512-442, 12-494-142, and 12-495-021. The…
Committee proposes $5.9M KCPD Overage Fund for police settlement costs
The Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee will consider a substitute directing the City Manager to create a KCPD Overage Fund for police costs that exceed the 25% budget threshold and to appropriate $5,900,000 for legal settlements. It will also review resolutions to study a Midtown Justice Campus site and…
Library board to review June finances and discuss ARPA projects
The Springfield-Greene County Library Finance & Personnel Committee will review the June 2026 financial report, including budget summaries and salary grids, and discuss funding for the Memory Lab. The board will also consider a hail damage insurance claim and a potential increase in the deductible.
Board reviews the draft 2027 budget for the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks
The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks board will approve meeting minutes and financial statements, and will review the draft budget for 2027. Members will also consider revisions to the employee handbook and discuss board recruitment. The agenda includes a mission update and strategic planning session.
Advisory Park Board will discuss finances, trails, and upcoming projects
The board will approve the minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting. It will receive a financial report and updates on the trail system and the community asset replacement plan. Members will discuss capital improvement projects and the 2027 fee schedule. The meeting also includes program and special event updates and a…
Plans and Policies Committee to discuss development project fiscal impact
The committee will meet to continue a discussion regarding the fiscal impact of development projects. The session also includes a review of the June 23, 2026, meeting minutes.
Des Peres Public Safety Commission to discuss budget and hiring
The Public Safety Commission will meet to receive a budget update and a department update from command staff. The body will also discuss the hiring process under old business.
Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Finance Committee to review budget
The Finance Committee is meeting to review year-to-date budget updates. The session includes a period for questions and concerns.
Parks board to review budget and address questions
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review the year-to-date budget and address questions or concerns from the public. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 3 at the Warrensburg Community Center.
City Council approves demolition and data center restrictions
The St. Joseph City Council will consider approving a demolition contract, a data center construction moratorium, and the appointment of new commission members. The meeting also includes first readings for ordinances regarding Kratom and conditional use permits for a tow lot and auto sales business.
Board will consider RTP Grant Funding
The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will review the Park Director's Report covering golf course operations, programs, finances, and projects. The board will consider an action item to receive RTP grant funding. A closed session will be scheduled to discuss matters exempt under RSMo sections 610.021.1‑3.
City Council to consider funding and agreements for Historic Frisco Depot Restoration
The City Council will discuss and take action on several items related to the Historic Frisco Depot Restoration Project, including a grant application and an intergovernmental agreement. The body will also consider budget amendments and a fund transfer to address a health insurance fund deficit.