Elections in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
524 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most elections activity
- Malden, MO (55)
- Walnut Grove, MO (32)
- Columbia, MO (31)
- Jackson County, MO (24)
- Raymore, MO (17)
- Independence, MO (17)
- Webster Groves, MO (17)
- St. Louis, MO (16)
- Joplin, MO (13)
- Nevada, MO (12)
- Brentwood, MO (12)
- Cape Girardeau, MO (12)
Latest matching meetings
Council to set March 2027 special election on utility franchise and fee
The Newton City Council will consider resolutions calling a special election for March 2, 2027, on a new 25-year electric utility franchise agreement with Interstate Power and Light and a franchise fee on energy providers. The agenda also includes a public hearing and resolution for the sale of a city-acquired…
Council votes on zoning change at 101 E. Atlantic St. and transit funding
The City Council will finalize a zoning amendment for a parcel at 101 East Atlantic Street, changing it from single-family to local business use. The body will also consider ordinances for federal transit assistance, a software contract with GovPilot, and cat regulations. Additionally, the council will accept a…
Fenton Planning Commission to elect officers, continue drive-through permit case
The Fenton Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary, and approving the August 11, 2026 minutes. The only substantive item is a continued special use permit case for a drive-through at 1111 London Circle Lane, which has been…
Malden sets 2026 State Primary voting locations and hours
The Malden City Clerk has issued the official warrant for the 2026 State Primary, to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. The warrant lists polling places across the city and the offices for which voters will cast ballots. This is a procedural notice for the election.
Commission to review patio enclosure, laundromat zoning, new home, car condos
The Olivette Planning and Community Design Commission will review several petitions, including a design review for a patio enclosure at The Brass Tap, a text amendment to allow coin-operated laundromats in the COR district, a new single-family home at 1123 Hilltop Drive, and a text amendment to permit car condos in…
Voting machine and ballot testing ahead of Sept. 1 primary
The Board of Registrar of Voters is meeting to begin testing voting equipment and ballots in preparation for the September 1st State Primary. Testing starts at about 11:00 AM on August 19, 2026, in Room 106 of Malden City Hall. This is a procedural pre-election step, not a policy decision.
Commission to set 2026 road tax at zero, accept grants and contracts
The Cass County Commission will vote on resolutions accepting grants, contracts, and bids, and setting the 2026 special Road and Bridge property tax rate at zero. It will also acknowledge election results, disburse tax sale surplus, and approve minutes from prior meetings.
Council to canvass stormwater sales tax election results
The Lee's Summit City Council will canvass the August 4, 2026 election results on a proposed 1/4-cent stormwater management sales tax, which would fund stormwater and flood mitigation if approved. The council will also consider multiple ordinances, including budget amendments, contracts for infrastructure projects…
Parkville board to set 2026 tax levy, send 3 tax measures to voters
The Parkville Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 property tax levy for fiscal year 2027, and will consider final approval of three ballot measures for the November 3, 2026 election: a public safety tax, a transportation tax, and a facilities tax. The board will also award a storm sewer…
Council to consider 287(g) ICE pact and fire tax ballot measure
The Poplar Bluff City Council will consider entering into a 287(g) agreement with ICE and authorizing a November 2026 ballot measure for a half-percent sales tax to fund the Fire Department. They will also vote on the annual property tax levy ordinance. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes and…
County to consider anti-crime sales tax renewal, data center rules, housing fund
The Jackson County Legislature will consider several significant items, including a proposed ordinance to place the renewal of the countywide anti-crime sales tax (COMBAT) on the November 2026 ballot, a resolution to establish a framework for AI and data center facilities, and a resolution creating a Housing Trust…
Board to vote on $840K street projects, townhome plan, retaining wall contract
The Brentwood Board of Aldermen will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a $840,406.78 street improvement bid, a retaining wall contract for $43,839.76, and a nine-unit townhome development. They will also vote on consent agenda items like special use permits for food truck events and liquor licenses…
Columbia Sports Commission to elect 2026 chair and vice chair
The Columbia Sports Commission is meeting to vote on its 2026 chair and vice chair, review a recap of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, and receive a facilities update from Columbia Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes a motion to enter closed session to discuss sealed bids or proposals…
Columbia police review board to elect officers, review annual report
The Citizens Police Review Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the annual aggregate report, elect officers, and hear reports from the Human Rights Commission. The board will also enter closed session to discuss records protected from disclosure by law. Public comments are invited.
Council to vote on placing 1/4% fire sales tax on Nov. ballot
The Ferguson City Council is holding a special meeting with a vote to enter closed session. The only substantive item is a second-reading bill to submit a 1/4% sales tax increase for fire department operations to voters on November 3, 2026.
Branson aldermen to consider property tax levy, armored police vehicle lease
The Branson Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with several first readings of ordinances, including a property tax levy for general revenue, a lease-purchase agreement for a police armored vehicle, and contracts for fire compliance software and site security upgrades. The board will also hear a recap of the…
Arts Commission to elect chair, vice chair and set 2026-27 schedule
The Raymore Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main business items are electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year and approving the official meeting schedule from September 2026 through August 2027. The commission will also hear a staff recap of the Station Stop Art Party and discuss…
Random precinct selection for manual recounts
The Board will select random precincts to undergo a manual recount process in accordance with state regulations. This meeting is specifically for the selection portion of that procedure.
Historic Preservation Commission to review demolition permits and property applications
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from past meetings, review demolition permit applications for seven properties, and consider new business including a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 910 & 912 E. Walnut and a consultant selection for the Benton-Stephens NW survey. Staff…
Parkville voters to decide on three property tax levies in November
The Parkville Board of Aldermen will consider placing three property tax levy questions on the November 3, 2026 ballot: one for public safety services, one for transportation and infrastructure, and one for city facilities. The board will also vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including road repair contracts…
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.
Planning Commission to consider five short-term rental applications
The Planning Commission will hear five requests to operate short-term rentals at properties on Sioux Avenue, Berry Lane, Liberty Street, Cedar Avenue, and Randall Drive. Two rezoning cases (221 N. Crysler Avenue and 914 & 916 E. Frederick Street) are continued to the August 11 meeting. The commission will also elect a…
Public hearing on building code application Case #001-2026
The Building Construction Codes Commission will hold a public hearing on Application Case #001-2026. The commission will also elect officers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Standard agenda items include approval of the agenda and approval of the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting.
Independence advisory board to elect chair and review meeting procedures
The Nebius Community Advisory Board will meet to elect a chairperson and review meeting procedures. The session is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Independence Municipal Commons.
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…
Board will consider retirement applications for 14 city employees
The Malden Retirement Board will meet on July 22, 2026 at 8:30 am in conference room #108. The board will accept prior meeting minutes and review expense, payroll, and cash reconciliations. It will consider retirement applications for 14 city employees, approve a $12,620.14 buyback for Stephen Shepard, and discuss the…
Tree Advisory Board to elect officers and discuss Parks and Recreation projects
The Tree Advisory Board will hold an election for officers for the 2026–2027 term. The board will also discuss current and future projects related to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Carthage Redevelopment Corporation to review plan for Burlingame Chaffee Building
The Carthage Redevelopment Corporation will hold elections for its Board of Directors and officers. The body will also review a redevelopment plan for the Burlingame Chaffee Building.
Senior Citizens Foundation Annual Meeting on July 21, 2026
The Board will conduct its annual meeting at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center. The agenda includes an annual election of officers and directors, a vote on bylaws, and reports from the Treasurer and City Parks Department.
Board to elect officers and review utility financial reports
The Public Utility Advisory Board will hold a meeting to approve minutes, elect annual officers, and discuss utility financial reports and data center updates.
Committee to interview artists and select designer for North Village Park sign
The Standing Committee on Public Art will review the North Village Park Entrance Sign Project. The body will conduct interviews with three artists and determine the project artists.
Discussion on e‑bike and e‑scooter safety
The Police Community Advisory Council will hold its July 15 meeting to approve the June meeting minutes, gather community feedback, and discuss safety for e‑bikes and e‑scooters. Additional items include election information, updates from PCAC working groups, and review of previous action items before setting next…
Commission to approve grant subawards, reappoint Otto
The Cole County Commission will consider reappointing Harry Otto to the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission and approving Homeland Security Grant subawards. Other agenda items include accounts payable review, election judge pay, an HMV grant adjustment, and a closed session for real estate and personnel matters.
Council discusses historic site funding and project updates
The City Council will discuss a resolution to direct the City Manager to bring a ballot initiative for funding historic sites to the November 2026 General Election. The session also includes presentations on Truman Connected Phase 2 and GO Bond construction.
Board to consider ballot measure to reallocate transit sales tax for bus rapid transit and other mass transit
The Board of Aldermen will introduce and discuss several ordinances, including a ballot measure to reallocate a half-cent sales tax from North-South Metrolink to broader mass transit (B.B. #59), appropriations of $26 million for transportation (B.B. #60) and $13.5 million each from two transit sales tax accounts (B.B…
CVB board to consider vehicle purchase and elect officers
The Warrensburg CVB Board will meet July 9, 2026 via Zoom. An action item on purchasing a WCVB vehicle will be voted on. The board will also elect officers for 2026-2027 and review a revised 2025-2026 budget and a draft 2026-2027 budget (no action). Outgoing board member Kelly Brooks is recognized, and new member…
CID board to adopt FY2027 budget, approve audits
The Shoppes at Sunset Hills Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting a budget for fiscal year 2027 and accepting audits for FY2024 and FY2025. The board will also elect officers and ratify the engagement of a CPA firm for the…
Hospital board to review finances, elect officers
The Aurora Community Hospital Board will review financial statements and a capital improvement plan recap, hear project updates, and hold a re-election of officers for the upcoming year. Organizational reports from the hospital administrator, board chairman, and city of Aurora will also be presented.
Public hearing on code amendment for election-related signage
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 94-137 of the Branson Municipal Code to regulate political campaign and ballot issue signs. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from its June 2 and June 8, 2026 meetings.