Fire Chief Scott Swanson to Retire Published on September 16, 2024 Fire Chief Scott Swanson has announced his retirement from the St. Charles Fire Department, effective Oct. 25, 2024. Swanson has served as Fire Chief since 2020. Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Mauthe has been appointed Fire Chief, effective Oct. 26, 2024. Tagged as: , City News
September City News Published on August 30, 2024 September City News is out with an update on our new website, information about the upcoming 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, the release of the Fire and Police departments’ annual reports, and more. Tagged as: , City News
2025 Consolidated Election Packets Now Available Published on August 14, 2024 Nomination Packets for the 2025 Consolidated Election are now available. The completed nomination packets must be filed between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, 2024. All forms are due to the City Clerk’s office, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Nov 18, 2024. Tagged as: , City News
City Supports Troops with New Cellphone Drop-off Program Published on August 12, 2024 We're participating in Cell Phones for Soldiers, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military members and veterans. Tagged as: , City News
Lead Water Service Line Letter Published on May 31, 2024 Some City of St. Charles Water Customers received a letter from the City and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) on May 15, 2024. The City was required to send this letter to any residents who may have a lead or galvanized water service line in their home. We understand this letter may have caused some concern and we apologize for any confusion. Tagged as: , City News
City Financial Reporting Earns Award Published on May 20, 2024 City of St. Charles financial reporting practices have earned recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). For the 38th consecutive year, the City of St. Charles’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Tagged as: , City News
City Budget for the New Fiscal Year Published on May 01, 2024 In April, the City Council approved the budget for the new fiscal year beginning May 1. The City’s total budget for the year is just over $226 million. This includes all operational costs to provide essential services (many of them 24/7) for 33,000 residents and more than 2,000 businesses. Tagged as: , City News
2024 Street Rehabilitation Project Underway Published on April 26, 2024 Work started the week of April 29 for the City of St. Charles 2024 Street Rehabilitation Program. Work includes spot-repairs of curbs, sidewalks, and utilities, and will primarily consist of pavement grinding and replacement. Tagged as: , City News