Parks
Email Suggests Tax Increase or Park Closures in St. Louis County
An email suggests that if voters deny tax increase, then Co. Exec Dooley is “in a better position to make drastic cuts in the parks”
St. Louis County Parks Dept. Could See More Layoffs
The St. Louis county parks department is projecting a $500,000 budget short fall next year.
Budget Time Poses Plenty Of Questions For St. Louis County
Last year brought infighting, layoffs, and attempt to close parks.
Durbin Turns Up Heat Over Curfew for East St. Louis Nightclubs
“As long as these clubs are open all night it’s an invitation for more crime”
East St. Louis Bar Could Lose License Over Fatal Shooting
Occurred after bar’s scheduled closing time.
$64 Million Bond Issue Signed for St. Louis Parks
About half of the proceeds, $30 million, will be used exclusively on Forest Park.
Dooley Admits to Missteps in Dealing with Budget
Dooley admitted he made what he called clumsy mistakes, saying the recession is “new territory” for the county.
Parks Saved, Layoffs Remain in St. Louis County Budget Compromise
Instead of closing parks, County Executive Charlie Dooley said that 40 to 50 employees would lose their jobs.
Council Members Question County “Budget Crisis”
Stenger says budget problems aren’t as bad as County Executive claims.
State Plan for St. Louis County Parks Hits Speedbump
Sen. Jim Lembke says Nixon proposal lacks funding.


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