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Council tables resolution backing bill to move school board elections to November
Summary
After extensive public comment both for and against, the St. Charles County Council voted to table Resolution 26‑02, which would have expressed support for Senate Bill 839 to move school board elections to the November general election and require candidate party affiliation disclosure.
The St. Charles County Council debated but ultimately tabled a resolution expressing support for Senate Bill 839, which would move local school board elections to the November general election and require candidates to declare party affiliation.
Public comments on Resolution 26‑02 were sharply divided. Supporters such as Vivian Gontars and Ken Gontas urged the council to back the bill, citing low turnout in April elections and arguing that moving elections to November…
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