Missouri Local Government

Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Meets 1st and 3rd Monday

A mid-sized college town with small town charm and big regional influence along the Mississippi River. Population 40,800

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Past Newsletters

June 15, 2026

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City Council — Hero honored for flood rescue, vacant building crackdown proposed

Key DecisionsApproved the annual operating budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 (Bill 26-46).Approved utility rate changes by amending Chapter 29 relating to sewer and ...

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June 01, 2026

City Council — 15% water hike approved as resident questions tax breaks for businesses

Key DecisionsCouncil approved the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget, which includes a 3% pay raise for all city employees, $33 million in capital improvements (including $22 ...

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May 18, 2026

City Council — Billboard expansion approved despite safety concerns, gas station denied 4-4

Key DecisionsCouncil voted 6-2 to move forward with ordinance amendments expanding billboard regulations. The changes would allow billboards in additional zoning districts and c...

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April 21, 2026

City Council — North Main rezoned for mixed-use near casino, $9M water plant work nears completion

Key DecisionsCouncil approved a 13-lot residential subdivision called Prominence 1 on County Road 620, consisting of 12 buildable lots plus one stormwater lot. The Planning and ...

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April 06, 2026

City Council — New Housing, Roads, and a Major Redevelopment

Key DecisionsCouncil approved rezoning property at 539 Olive Street from C1 general commercial and R4 medium density multi-family residential to R5 high density multi-family res...

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March 16, 2026

City Council — CIP, Veterans Drive easements

Key DecisionsThe council approved a capital improvement program for 2026-2031. The plan contains approximately $220 million in projects, with nearly 80% having identified fundin...

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March 02, 2026

City Council — $23M Sears redevelopment approved

Key DecisionsCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a utility easement from CNL Quality Construction LLC for Lot 24 Rock Garden Subdivision and authorizin...

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February 17, 2026

City Council — $23-27 Million Sears Grand Redevelopment Moves Forward with $11M Incentives

Key DecisionsThe council adopted the agenda unanimously.Bill 2610 passed on consent, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Cape Girardeau County, City of Jackson, and S...

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February 02, 2026

City Council — Cape Joins Forces for New Regional Emergency Operations Center

Key DecisionsCouncil approved Bill 2-610 authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Cape Girardeau County, the City of Jackson, and Southeast Missouri State University to es...

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January 20, 2026

City Council — MODOT $121K Grant for Airport Marketing Approved

Key DecisionsCouncil approved Bill 26-03, appropriating funds for the purchase of fire apparatus. Vote was unanimous.Council approved Bill 26-04, annexing two land tracts adjace...

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