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Municipal court budget largely unchanged; interpreter costs rise

Wentzville Board of Aldermen · October 16, 2025
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Summary

Court staff said the municipal court budget remains mostly the same for 2026, with the primary increase tied to contract interpreter services to meet rising demand.

Municipal court staff told the Board its budget showed little overall change for 2026. The primary increase noted was for contract interpreter services; staff said the court needs more interpreters than in prior years.

Other court line items were reduced to offset interpreter costs, and staff said the operational scope of the court remains consistent with prior years. No further detail on interpreter contract amounts was provided in the workshop.