Dennis Hancock

As recently as Monday, prosecutors had been arguing for a St. Louis County judge to act immediately to throw Dennis Hancock, a Republican from Fenton, off the county council. He is accused of violating the state’s nepotism prohibition.

A judge barred St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock from participating in Tuesday’s meeting for hiring his relative as an assistant. Hancock says the move is politically motivated.

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page says the budget cuts will result in a reduction or elimination of some county services.

County Executive Sam Page said he has issues with the state law that allows for such measures but elected to not veto the property tax freeze on some seniors’ homes.

As the St. Louis Board of Aldermen considers a proposal to provide property tax relief for seniors, the St. Louis County Council will again debate the issue after rejecting an earlier bill. The discussions come as the Missouri House continues to examine personal property taxes and the earnings tax.

Some members of the St. Louis County Council were upset that $300,000 was allocated to inform voters about the 3% tax on cannabis products.

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page wants to move on from political battles of the past.

Some want to place the Rams settlement into an account that can earn more money and pay for regional projects. But questions remain about the legality of such a move.

Republican Dennis Hancock defeated Democrat Vicki Englund to represent the St. Louis County Council’s 3rd District, which includes cities such as Fenton, Kirkwood, Valley Park and Town and Country.

Republican Dennis Hancock and Democrat Vicki Englund are running to replace Councilman Tim Fitch, who is not seeking reelection.