Neighbors -

We were so focused on the critical O'Fallon, MO municipal elections that we forgot another key race and candidate. Specifically, the board for Public Water Supply District No. 2 and our own Shawn Mann. Utility management boards are a critical entity that we must engage with as they help set the direction utilities take in terms of growth and enabling dense development. Shawn is one of the founding members of CSGSCC and a life-long resident of St. Charles County and its rural communities. He has a finance background and is very effective is speaking and working with local officials. St. Charles County voters - please give Shawn your support on 08 April.

Lastly, we'll have recommendations for the 2026 St. Charles County elections in several months. Spoiler alert - it will NOT be for Councilman Mike Elam!

Thanks!

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

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

"Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County LLC" has submitted the subject petition, consisting of 437 signatures and associated comments to; (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (2) the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources, (3) St. Charles County Council, Development Director, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Roads & Traffic Department, and (4) City of O'Fallon Mayor, City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Public Works Advisory Committee. We also requested a public hearing from the Corps of Engineers and are awaiting their response.

Thanks very much for your support of this cause and your insightful comments in opposition to this ill-conceived and unnecessary project. We will keep you informed of any public meetings on the topic. We have found that public participation at such meetings is a highly effective way of influencing elected officials and hope that you can directly participate in such.

For those interested in learning more about our organization and our efforts to balance growth within St. Charles County and its associated municipalities with the protection of our rural communities and natural areas, please visit our website and FaceBook Group at:

https://smartgrowthscc.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/584675397081687

Thanks again for your support and efforts!

The Management Team of Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County, LLC