Festus City Council members could ban smoking in city restaurants, but first they want to know what voters think.
Arnold's city leaders are wrestling over the future of the red light
cameras that document illegal turns at several intersections, and they
want voter input.
The problem is Festus and Arnold are third-class cities, and state law
does not allow them to poll voters on election ballots with the intent
to change or keep existing laws based on the outcome, said Stephen
Ables, assistant director of the St. Louis County Municipal League.
"Without the law, it would be like the town hall meetings in New England where everyone votes on everything," Ables said.
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Arnold's city leaders are wrestling over the future of the red light
cameras that document illegal turns at several intersections, and they
want voter input.
The problem is Festus and Arnold are third-class cities, and state law
does not allow them to poll voters on election ballots with the intent
to change or keep existing laws based on the outcome, said Stephen
Ables, assistant director of the St. Louis County Municipal League.
"Without the law, it would be like the town hall meetings in New England where everyone votes on everything," Ables said.
Read More