Cape Girardeau City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council met on May 18 and discussed the goals of the 'SEMO REDI' program and amending ordinances regarding downtown billboards.

Cape Girardeau city officials and community leaders came together this week at a city council meeting to discuss the findings and progress of the city’s Gun Violence Task Force.

Cape Girardeau City Council members appointed Ryan Essex to the vacant Ward 5 seat during a city council meeting on October 7, following the resignation of former Councilman Rhett Pierce. Pierce stepped down after being arrested on charges of drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm, leaving the community seeking renewed trust and representation.

In a decision on May 1st, the City Council of Cape Girardeau, Mo. voted to save the Broadway Theater.

The near-century-old historic Broadway Theatre building may be set for demolition, and a public hearing on the matter has been set for May 1st. Several local community members spoke in favor of saving the structure.

The City of Cape Girardeau may have found extra funding in the form of a 3% tax on recreational marijuana.

As part of code compliance in the City of Cape Girardeau, several residential structures are being lined up for demolition after condemnation by inspection services.

The primary election results see low turnout, but narrow candidates listed on the ballot for April's general election. Another official write-in candidate has been added.

On Monday, the council approved the amended development plan for the $26-million project. The hotel, which will be directly connected to the casino, is projected to have 75-80 rooms

The City Council General Election will take place in April of 2022.