Lawsuit targets St. Louis County Council over April ballot measure
Six St. Louis County department heads have filed a lawsuit against the county council, an effort to block a ballot measure they say would let the council remove them from office.
St. Louis County department directors file lawsuit against council and board of elections over ballot question
Late last month, the St. Louis County Council approved a bill that would put a question also known as Proposition B on the April ballot. It asks the voters if they want to give powers to the council to remove the county counselor or any department directors with five of seven council member votes.
Department heads sue council over power to fire them in St. Louis County
Page said the council's move violates county law. Only the county executive, he said, has the authority to hire and fire department heads.
6 St. Louis County department leaders file lawsuit in attempt to block County ballot measure
Six St. Louis County Directors, from different departments, are suing the County to halt Proposition B from appearing on the April 8th Ballot, which would give the Council sweeping powers to fire.
Lawsuit filed to block St. Louis County ballot measure giving council power to fire department heads
A move by the St. Louis County Council to gain the authority to fire department heads is being challenged in court. Six department heads are asking the court to block a ballot measure that would give the council the power to fire them.
14-year-old boy dies days after shooting in St. Louis County, police investigation continues
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St. Louis County Police Department emphasizes gun safety following spike in child-involved gun incidents
A 14-year-old died from their injuries just days after a shooting in St. Louis County, which comes at a time when three children have been shot within 10 days.
Missouri auditor investigating St. Louis County prosecuting attorney’s office
The auditor asked for bank and credit card statements, timesheets and travel expenditure invoices, among other records.
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