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Creve Coeur council signals support to put use tax on November 2025 ballot, directs staff to draft language
Summary
Council members agreed in principle to pursue a November 2025 use-tax ballot measure to help fund operating costs — notably trash services — and asked staff to prepare ballot language and FAQs; an August deadline was noted for ballot placement.
Council members discussed placing a municipal use tax on the November 2025 ballot to help support operating costs, including continued provision of city-funded trash services. Staff provided background materials and an FAQ example from Maryland Heights; several council members said November is the appropriate timing and emphasized the need for clear, specific messaging tying the tax to trash and other operating needs.
Council asked staff to draft ballot language and an accompanying FAQ that explains the purpose and necessity of the tax, and to return with recommended wording at a future meeting. Staff noted internal deadlines in August for ballot certification.
Council did not adopt final language at the meeting but signaled consensus to proceed with drafting and outreach work ahead of the August deadline.
