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Dardenne Prairie adopts resolution supporting America250 celebrations in 2026
Summary
The Board approved Resolution No. 395 to support commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence and to partner with county America250 efforts; Andy McKean and others asked residents to participate in planning and events.
The Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Resolution No. 395 on July 2, endorsing the city’s participation in America250, the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. The city attorney read the resolution title and aldermen approved the measure by roll call.
Andy McKean, who identified himself as the St. Charles County chair for America250, urged residents and civic groups to participate and said the county maintains a website listing municipal events. “My hope is with everyone here... would participate,” McKean said, describing a year‑long series of events and a county‑level coordination plan that will list city activities.
Board members said the city has begun planning and will reach out to community partners and to the county America250 committee to coordinate activities; the resolution as read is a statement of support rather than a budget appropriation. Questions about funding were raised; the mayor said the resolution is intended to kick off planning and that any funding decisions would be addressed separately if needed.
The resolution passed on a recorded vote; the transcript records discussion of partnerships and next steps for community involvement.
