Congressman Onder requests audit of St. Louis mail services and supports disaster declaration

The Cole County Commission meeting on April 8, 2025, featured significant discussions, including a civil war grant approval and updates from Congressman Bob Onder's office.

The meeting began with the commission approving a civil war grant in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The motion received unanimous support from the commissioners present.

Following this, the commission addressed appointments, reappointing a member to the Heartland Ford Authority. The motion was seconded and passed, although one commissioner abstained from voting.

A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation from staff members of Congressman Bob Onder, Seth York and Sarah Williams. They provided updates on several initiatives. Notably, Congressman Onder, along with the Missouri delegation, has requested an audit of the United States Postal Service's St. Louis region mail network due to complaints from rural communities about unreliable mail services.

Additionally, the congressman co-signed a letter to President Trump urging the swift approval of an emergency disaster declaration to assist areas affected by recent storms, particularly in Camden and Jefferson counties.

Congressman Onder also discussed his legislative efforts, having filed six bills, including the Timely Departure Act and the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025, which aims to end taxpayer support for research using fetal tissue from abortions. Other bills focus on self-insurance protections for employers and worker enfranchisement.

The meeting concluded with a quote from the mayor of Jefferson City, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the discussions. Overall, the meeting underscored ongoing efforts to address local concerns and legislative initiatives impacting the community.