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Webster Groves Council Adopts Resolution Urging State and Federal Support for Local Government
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a resolution asserting that recent state and federal actions have strained municipal capacity and urging restoration of funding and respect for municipal authority across infrastructure, disaster mitigation, libraries and social services.
Webster Groves — The Webster Groves City Council on Feb. 17 adopted Resolution 2026-11, a lengthy statement urging state and federal leaders to restore funding and respect municipal authority so cities can continue providing core services.
Council member Franklin framed the resolution as nonpartisan and structural: “This resolution is not partisan. It’s structural. It’s about federalism,” he said, arguing municipalities deliver frontline services and should…
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