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The City of Hazelwood will be hosting three community informational meetings on Propositions U & S for local residents. These events are set for the following dates, locations and times: July 14 – Civic Center East, 8969 Dunn Road, 7 p.m.; July 16 – City Hall, 415 Elm Grove Lane, 12 Noon; and July 26 – Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road, 9 a.m.

Similar to many cities in St. Louis County and throughout the country, the recent recession has been difficult for the City of Hazelwood. Assessed property valuations are down and the cty’s sales tax revenues show no significant gains. In addition, people who used to shop a lot are now spending less. Consumer spending has only gone up 2% a year since 2009, compared with 3% a year before the recession, city officials state

These economic factors, coupled with the lingering effects of the Ford plant closing in 2006, have caused city revenues to lag behind the cost of providing vital municipal services such as fire, police, street maintenance and repair, recreation and other essential items. As a result, the quality of life and services most Hazelwood residents enjoy are in jeopardy.

The City Council has placed Propositions U & S on the Aug. 5th ballot. These proposals are essential to saving the City’s current level of services and maintaining the quality of life most residents have taken for granted, according to a city press release Local citizens are encouraged to attend these meetings and learn more about Propositions U & S (this story provided by Tim Davidson for the City of Hazelwood)

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