Budget battle set to take center stage in St. Louis County

Page suggests closing 2 pools, cutting empty jobs to fill St. Louis County's budget gap

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page proposed using $66 million in reserves, as well as cutting vacancies and closing two pools.

Page’s proposed St. Louis County budget includes cuts and pushes dire need for new revenue

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page’s proposed operating budget for 2027 sits at over $930 million — a 6.9% decrease from last year. It has nearly $25 million in vacancy savings and includes the anticipated elimination of 139 positions across various departments.

Budget battle set to take center stage in St. Louis County

Democrats and republicans are getting ready for another potential budget fight in St. Louis County. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is set to unveil his proposed 2027 budget Thursday.

Budget Battle Looms in St. Louis County

CLAYTON, MO – October 1, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis County is heading into another consequential budget debate as elected officials confront a projected multimillion-dollar shortfall, limited options to raise additional revenue, and difficult decisions about public safety, county services, and the use of reserves or other one-time funds. The debate is expected to intensify as […] This News Budget Battle Looms in St. Louis County appeared first on…