Government

City of St. Joseph

The City of St. Joseph is dedicated to providing efficient, quality services by working in partnership with individuals, neighborhoods and businesses to enhance the quality of life, and to create a healthy, vibrant community in which to live, work and visit.

The partnership between the government, the business community and private citizens was recognized by the National Civic League when it designated St. Joseph a 1997 All-America City.

The City of St. Joseph has a council-manager form of government. The City Manager runs the day-to-day operations of the city and oversees all city departments. The Mayor and eight other members of the City Council make ordinances and vote on policy and budget matters.

Members of the Council are elected for four-year terms and serve on a part-time basis. The City is dedicated to providing quality services by working to enhance the quality of life and to create a healthy, progressive community.

The three-member Buchanan County Commission is the administrative arm of county government. Commissioners meet daily to approve spending orders for the county government. They are responsible for the budget and the maintenance and upkeep of county properties and facilities. Buchanan County originated on December 31,1838, and was named for Pennsylvania Senator and U.S. President James Buchanan. The population is approximately 89,856, occupying 409 square miles of land.

The state Legislature is in session from January through May in Jefferson City.

City of St. Joseph Officials

 
Mayor
William Falkner……………………………….(816) 271-4640
1100 Frederick Ave., No. 309, St. Joseph 64501

Deputy Mayor
Byron Myers, Sr……………………………….(816) 273-3108

District I
Pat Jones………………………………………….(816) 244-6229

District 2
Joyce Starr………………………………………..(816) 244-3906

District 3
RJ.Kovac…………………………………………..(816) 261-2934

District 4
Gary Roach……………………………………….(816) 341-4506

District 5
Barbara LaBass………………………………….(816) 752-8363