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UPDATE: Shropshire has disputed the state’s findings. The Observer also has new information regarding Shropshire’s car registration and tax obligations that will be shared soon. Please watch for a new post.

The Saint Louis County Board of Elections has determined that Mayoral candidate Adrian Shropshire is disqualified for not being in compliance with state law requiring that candidates not be delinquent in paying their taxes. Shropshire had been given 30 days to resolve the delinquency, but an investigation by the State Department of Revenue found that he had failed to correct the delinquency.

Shropshire Disqualified as Mayoral Candidate - Ferguson Observer Eric Fey, the Director of Elections for the Saint Louis County Election Board confirmed today that the Election Board has received notice from the Missouri Department of Revenue that Adrian […]

The 2024 Ferguson Voter's Guide to Campaign Finance and Ethics is now available. Check out how each candidate has funded their campaign, managed spending, and whether or not they have all followed state campaign finance laws (spoiler alert: one candidate, Blake Ashby, has failed to follow legal requirements in reporting.)

The 2024 Ferguson Voters’ Guide to Campaign Finances and Ethics - Ferguson Observer This past week, the 8 Days Before Election report was due for candidates in the upcoming Council election. This report, along with previous filings, provides great insight into each candidate […]

The City Council previously amended the ordinance requiring Boards and Commission members to pay taxes to ensure there was a review process for the requirement. But some people appear to remain seated without complying with this ordinance.

To pay, or not to pay taxes in Ferguson? - Ferguson Observer Last year, the city council passed an amendment to the ordinance which already required boards and commission members to pay personal and property taxes but lacked a process to have […]