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

February 02, 2026

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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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January 05, 2026

City Council — $1.4M Fire Apparatus Approved

Key DecisionsCouncil approved purchase of a fire apparatus from Sentinel Emergency Solutions LLC for $1,389,451 to replace a 2005 pumper truck with 175,000 miles and $153,000 in...

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