Letter from the County Executive

Dear St. Louis County community members,

It’s my pleasure to present the accomplishments of St. Louis County government in 2022. As you will read, the progress we made this year was significant.

The County Police Department continued its mission to keep our community safe. Homicides were down 12 percent and the department’s clearance rate on homicides was 87 percent versus a national average of 50 percent. We also broke ground last year on new police precincts in North and South County.

Here are some other highlights:

• The County placed its first electric fleet vehicle into service as we affirmed our commitment to making government more sustainable by announcing a plan to modernize 27 percent of the County’s light-duty vehicles to electric power by 2027.

• We welcomed 1.2 million soccer players, families and fans to Creve Coeur Soccer Park Complex resulting in thousands of hotel and restaurant reservations.

• German airline Lufthansa began service to Frankfurt from St. Louis Lambert International Airport on June 1, marking the first non-stop flights from our region to Europe in 20 years.

My office also took important steps to effectively manage $83 million in American Rescue Plan Act federal relief funds, hosting seven town halls and creating a community engagement survey.

And St. Louis County’s businesses remained robust. In 2022, the County accounted for 16 percent of all jobs created in Missouri, cinching our status as the most powerful economic engine in the state. Our Public Works Department issued 57,256 construction permits this year.

It was a busy and productive year, as this report highlights. I am proud of the work our employees have done. I think you will be as well.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sam Page St. Louis County Executive