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Richard Veit
Council Member
Ward 1
Home:
(636) 328-7252
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Council Liaison:
Human Relations Commission,
Co-liaison
Special Business District Advisory Board, Alternate
Youth Advisory Commission
Council Committees:
Grant Review Committee, Chairperson
Convention Center Oversight Committee
Finance and Audit Committee
Fire Station Design Team Committee
Small Business Incentives Committee
City Facilities Task Force
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Dear Fellow Resident of Ward 1:
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am honored to represent you on the St. Charles City Council and look forward to continue supporting the needs of Ward 1 and the city at large. Welcome to our new and improved website. I hope you’ll spend some time perusing the many options available online to link you with city services and offerings.
In addition, I wanted to take a brief moment to highlight a host of exciting plans and activities happening in our city. In fact, there is no shortage of things to do or ways to get involved in the St. Charles community. I encourage you to consider the following opportunities:
Strategic Planning -- Famous Past, Fabulous Future is the coin phrase used to describe our city's current efforts to develop a long-range strategic plan. This effort involving a wide range of residents and business owners will take a refined look at how we can make an already great city even better. Focus areas are being finalized and we need your input to ensure all the bases are covered.
Community Center -- based on the outcome of the August 5 special election, the city is moving forward in the planning of our new community center in collaboration with ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness. This one-of-a-kind 120,000-square-foot center will be located on the former K-Mart site off Veteran's Memorial Parkway, adjacent to I-70.
Boards and Commissions -- I’m also on the lookout for citizens who are willing to serve on our city's Boards and Commissions. If you are willing to serve your fellow citizens by donating your time to this worthy cause, please contact me and additional details will be provided.
And, in the event you're thinking St. Charles is all work and no play, don't forget to take advantage of our new iPod walking tour the next time you're on historic Main Street . Be sure to stop by the Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau, 230 S. Main Street , and check out an iPod free of charge. This historical tour is one you won't want to miss, and it's an hour well-spent...I guarantee you'll learn something new about our city!
Recycle Your Electronics -- On SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH the city will celebrate Earth Day/Month by partnering with WITS for an all city Electronic Recycle day from 8:00-Noon. This event will be held in the St. Charles Arena Parking Lot (Northeast corner) All you have to do is drive up! Here’s what can be brought to this location for recycling:
WITS accepts EVERYTHING with a power chord, has a circuit board, takes batteries or gas including batteries and lawn equipment. All Computer related and household electronics accepted including phones, radio, televisions, cable boxes, and appliances
NO CHARGE FOR ITEMS dropped off with proof of city residence
We offer Tax Deduction & Hard Drive security/destruction
Paints, Tires, Household chemicals, furniture NOT accepted
Click on the following link for more information: WITS
......As always, I look forward to hearing from you whether it's to express interest in a volunteer opportunity or to raise question or concern that's on your mind. Please don't hesitate to call or drop me a line anytime.
Best wishes,
Richard Veit
Council Member, Ward 1