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1. How and where do I register to vote?

In person at the office of the local election authority, at any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or state agency providing a service to the public (WIC, Social Services, etc), or online via the Missouri Office of the Secretary of State.

2. How do I change the address on my voter registration?

You can change the address on your voter registration in person at the office of the local election authority, at any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or state agency providing a service to the public (WIC, Social Services, etc), or online via the Missouri Office of the Secretary of State.

3. Where do I vote?

You may look up your polling place through the Missouri Voting Rights Center.

4. Who is the Councilmember for my ward/district?

Councilmembers for the City of Webster Groves are elected at large. There are no wards or districts.

5. Why doesn't Webster Groves have wards?

When the Charter was adopted, it specified that Councilmembers should be elected "at large". 

6. When are City Council elections?

Regular City Council elections are held in April of even numbered years.

7. What are the qualifications for City Council?

Each member of the City Council shall be an elector of the City, and shall have been a resident of the City for at least 12 months immediately preceding election. No Council member shall hold any other public office, except that a Council member shall not be disqualified by reason of being a member of the National Guard, or naval or military reserve, or a notary public. No Council member shall hold any office which does or may conflict with that member's Council duties.

8. What is the role of the Mayor in Webster Groves?

Webster Groves is a Charter city with a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor, who is selected in a citywide election, is recognized as the legal and official head of government, representing the City at functions and chairing meetings of the Council. However, the Mayor has no veto power and the Mayor's vote on matters before the Council has the same weight as Councilmembers.

9. What does Council-Manager form of government mean?

In 1954, the residents of Webster Groves chose to organize as a "Charter City" with a Council-Manager structure. This means that there is a separation between the policymaking and administrative functions of government. The City Council formulates municipal policy and appoints the City Manager to manage the operations of the City. Usually, Councilmembers deal with the various city departments only through the City Manager. S/he is responsible for developing the annual budget, recommending options and solutions to issues identified by the City Council, implementing projects approved by the Council, and planning, developing and monitoring progress to meet current and future fiscal and operational needs of the City.

There are many different ways that cities can be incorporated and municipalities in St. Louis County represent a wide variety of governmental structures. There are 38 cities across Missouri with the Council-Manager form of government. In the St. Louis County area, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Clayton, Olivette and University City have also adopted this structure, among others.  

10. Do our elected officials get paid for their service?

Per the City Charter, the Mayor receives $25 per council meeting, not exceeding $750.00 per year. Councilmembers receive $20 per council meeting, not exceeding $600.00 per year. Elected officials receive no additional compensation for attendance at boards and commission meetings or at public functions.