jefferson city council

Schulte, Hussey emerge as victors in Jefferson City Council races

Jenn Cooper — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:49:04 +0000

In Jefferson City, the downtown watch parties for the Second and Third Ward city council candidates were small, but the support was evident.

Ken Hussey hosted his watch party at J.P Fenny’s Sports Bar and Pub on High Street, where friends and family gathered watching election results on television.

He emerged as the victor, with 70 percent of the vote according, to KRCG TV. Hussey said he’s glad to have the support of the Third Ward and he’s ready to get to work to help move Jefferson City forward.

Here's how the Jefferson City Council hopes to cover its budget deficit [infographic]

Ryan Famuliner — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:31:41 +0000

It's been a busy week in Jefferson City. While the city was considering how to overcome a $1.68 million budget deficit, the Public Works Director and Communications Director both decided to resign on the same day this week.

Jefferson City officials continue budget-shortfall discussions

Alexandra Menz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:54:27 +0000

Following recent discussions on budget shortfalls in Jefferson City and the resignation of two city employees, officials there say they have a plan that avoids layoffs of city staff.

Jefferson City Council to discuss noise ordinance

Meredith Albair — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:49:43 +0000

Jefferson City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed noise ordinance today.

Jefferson City Council considers new noise ordinance

William Joy — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:40:53 +0000

The Jefferson City Council is considering a new noise ordinance. The city’s current noise ordinance doesn’t have a decibel level limit, so the new ordinance would make it clear to residents and businesses if they’re in violation.

Council considers proposal for $800,000 to boost Jefferson City Fire Department

Taylor Barth — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:27:35 +0000

The Jefferson City Council is considering a proposal that would provide the fire department with more than $800,000 of funding.

Jefferson City considers smoking rules for public housing

Abby Spudich — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:12:54 +0000

The Jefferson City City Council has taken on a debate about smoking in public housing. A subcommittee of the City Council has announced a special meeting to discuss smoking regulations in public housing and whether the council has any power to change them. Several citizens from public housing and Smokefree Jefferson City asked the council earlier this month to strengthen regulations on smoking in public housing.