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Council reappoints three to Jefferson County Port Authority after hours of public testimony

Jefferson County Missouri Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The Jefferson County Council adopted three resolutions reappointing David Crump, Derek Goode and Bill Seek to the Jefferson County Port Authority. The items prompted extended debate over transparency, state grants and the pace of port development before each resolution passed (one with an abstention).

The Jefferson County Council voted to approve three reappointments to the Jefferson County Port Authority after extended public comment, council discussion about transparency and funding, and a reading of the resolutions on the floor.

Resolutions introduced by title included R26‑0102 (nomination/reappointment of David Crump), R26‑0103 (Derek Goode) and R26‑0104 (Bill Seek). Public commenters — including current and former Port Authority members and the Port Authority executive director — described recent activity and investments at the port. Cindy Bucheit Courtway, executive…

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