St. Louis County Executive Sam Page's recommended 2027 budget

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page submitted a $930M budget proposal for 2027 to the County Council to address a budget shortfall. To fill the gap, Page recommends utilizing $66 million from reserves. Additionally, the proposal includes cutting job vacancies and closing two pools. This strategic financial plan aims to stabilize the county's finances through a combination of reserve spending and operational reductions to manage the upcoming fiscal challenges effectively within the St. Louis County framework.