The Ferguson Observer

In an update on the changing story of Adrian Shropshire's eligibility as a mayoral candidate, the Observer has been told by the Saint Louis County Board of Elections that Shropshire's disqualification was removed. However, public information sources have indicated that Shropshire has fraudulently paid taxes for multiple years and has driven an unregistered vehicle. At this time, we have no response from the Missouri Department of Revenue regarding these concerns.

Shropshire Failed to Register Car or Pay Taxes for Years - Ferguson Observer Mayoral candidate Adrian Shropshire claimed today in a Facebook post that the state rescinded their investigation on delinquent taxes. Shropshire paid a personal property tax bill yesterday after being notified […]

The City of Ferguson has been requested to provide various financial statements, including funding for the Economic Development Sales Tax Fund (EDST) and the Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP), a log of Sunshine requests and their completion, and open and closed session minutes of the City Council meetings. This initial review focuses on April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 and seeks to determine whether funds have lower balances than reported in the city budget, if departments have overspent, if transfers between funds are improper, if reconciliation procedures are completed, and if Sunshine requests are being responded to as required by law. Documentation has been requested to be submitted to the state no later than Thursday, December 17, 2025.

Should the Missouri State Auditor’s Office find reason to go beyond this initial review to perform a full audit, the city will not be required to pay for the audit. This resolves a longstanding concern in previous considerations for petitioning or requesting a state audit. See the full letter to Mayor Ella Jones below.

Ferguson Under State Auditor's Scrutiny - Ferguson Observer The City of Ferguson has been requested to provide various financial statements, including funding for the Economic Development Sales Tax Fund (EDST) and the Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP), a […]

It’s back! Did you miss the council meeting Tuesday? Or just want to skim through text instead of watching a long meeting? Check out the summary of Tuesday’s Council meeting here! Learn about the occupancy permit proposed change, as well as the proposal for short term rentals, removing the pit bull ban, and more!

City Council Meeting Summary for 1/14/25 - Ferguson Observer The Ferguson City Council met Tuesday January 14, 2025, in the newly renovated council chambers. Those who have suffered through poor audio on the Zoom livestreams will be happy to […]