Get Involved
Reminder: May 17 is the Deadline to Apply for 3rd Ward Aldermanic Seat
Become Actively Involved in Your City Government
The Shop St. Charles Challenge
It Pays to Shop Local
The Program
Every month, one St. Charles resident will be awarded $100 (reimbursable) to spend on independent businesses in St. Charles! Read more »
Blood Drive at City Hall
April 25, 12 to 5 p.m.
The Heartland Blood Center will hold a blood drive at City Hall April 25, 12 to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but an appointment will ensure a quick and efficient donation (usually around 20-30 minutes). Giving blood is one of the most rewarding donations you can make, and every donations helps save lives. Schedule your appointment online, at https://ht.heartlandbc.org. The new online procedure requires donors to register with a username and password. Read more »
Serve On City Boards and Commissions
The City’s various commissions are an interesting and active way to get involved in City government. The commissions discuss important matters in great detail and make recommendations to the City Council. They work closely with City staff on projects large and small that have a great impact on residents and businesses, both now and far into the future. Read more »
Get Involved
Traditional methods of resident input are always available, but the City has taken on special initiatives to proactively seek out the unique insights of people throughout the community and provide different input opportunities to suit a variety of preferences. Every resident is encouraged to participate in any or all of these opportunities. We know how much everyone cares about the future of St. Charles, and City staff want to work in partnership to make that vision a reality.
City Hall House Calls
Up to this point, many of our communication efforts with residents have concentrated on the written word and one-way communication (surveys, City Grapevine, From the Den city newsletter, feedback cards, focus groups, etc.). The only form of two-way communications between elected officials and residents has been on an individual basis as issues arise. The premise behind the "City Hall House Calls" program is to make the elected officials in the community and the City Administrator more accessible to residents in the community and promote one-on-one communications. Read more »
