City Council

Dedication. Equality. Growth.

“I Solemnly swear that I possess all the qualifications for the office as prescribed by law; that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Missouri, the provisions of all laws of this state affecting cities of this class, and the ordinances of the City of Southwest City, Missouri and faithfully demean myself in office. So help me God.”

David Blake

Mayor

Stephen Holly

Mayor Pro Tem & West Ward Alderman

Bobby Shelton

West Ward Alderman

Kurtis Ralston

East Ward Alderman

Jim Simon

East Ward Alderman

City Council Meetings

City Hall- 302 S Main St
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 6pm

Powers & Duties

Manage the financial affairs of the City

Monitor and evaluate departmental performance and ensure compliance with legislative or policy intent

Engage the public in decision-making processes

Help residents solve problems, respond to inquiries, address issues, and identify opportunities

Enact local laws to govern the City

Adopt policies directing City operations

Provide for the general health and welfare of the City and its inhabitants

City Code & Ordinances are online, please click the button below to view or search.

Council Meetings

City council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6 PM and are open to the public. If you wish to discuss a topic with the council, please request to be added to the agenda by 5 PM the day before the meeting Please note that if you do not submit your request by this deadline, there is no guarantee that you will able to speak at the meeting. Each speaker is allotted a 15-minute time frame to present or discuss the topic they've brought before Council.

Minutes and agendas from all council meetings can be found on Towncloud. The link is provided below.