2025-03-18 08:19

Opposition Petition Signees - A quick update on the project status:

1. We still have not heard back from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on our request for a public hearing on this matter (despite numerous contact attempts).

2. On 13 March, the O'Fallon City Council approved Bill #7738, "An Ordinance approving the plans for Diehr Road Reconstruction Phase I; declaring the project to be necessary and appropriate; authorizing acquisition of property in association therewith; and authorizing certain other actions." Clearly, we are disappointed by their action. It was interesting to note the apparent political maneuvering that allowed the 3rd Ward councilmembers to vote against the bill while still obtaining sufficient votes to pass.

With that and the upcoming 08 April municipal elections in mind, "Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles Co. LLC" offers the following endorsements for O'Fallon's City Council candidates:

O'Fallon City Council Ward #1 - Arnie Dienhoff
Arnie has been an active public leader in the effort to bring more procedural compliance, fact-based decision making, and protection of rural communities to local government. He has coached our organization in how to be more effective.

O'Fallon City Council Ward #3 - Rose Zuk
Rose has been a proactive and engaged member of our organization since we began to opposed over-development in the Hwy DD corridor in early 2023. She is a U.S. Army veteran who doesn't give up in engaging with governments and public departments to ensure we're part of their decision-making process.

O'Fallon City Council Ward #4 - Amanda Taylor
Amanda has a science background and experience as an educator and small business owner. She understands that we must support growth but ensure it is conducted in a way that protects currents residents and has the infrastructure to support it. Amanda was instrumental in leading opposition to the construction of high-density apartments on green space across from Fort Zumwalt West High School.

Please keep these recommendations in mind and share them with your family and friends in O'Fallon, MO. Thanks for your support and take care.

Bill Carrier
Co-Manager,
Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County, LLC