The City is governed by an elected mayor and eight aldermen, two aldermen representing each of the City’s four wards, while a full time professional city administrator manages day-to-day operations.
You can contact the City Administrator at City Hall by calling 636.477.6600, ext. 1202, or you may mail a letter to his attention at City Hall (P.O. Box 9, St. Peters MO 63376). The City Administrator is responsible for the administration and management of the City’s professional staff.
The City is divided into 4 wards with 2 Aldermen representing each ward. You may check the City Ward Boundary Map, or contact the Citizen Action Center in the lobby of City Hall (636.477.6600, ext. 1225) to verify the ward in which you live.
For information on the Aldermen representing your ward, view Elected Officials.
The City is divided into 4 wards with 2 Aldermen representing each ward. The Board of Aldermen consists of eight Board members. The Mayor is elected directly at large. To verify the ward in which you live, please check City Ward Boundary Map or contact the Citizen Action Center in the lobby of City Hall (636.477.6600, ext. 1225).
For information on the Aldermen representing each ward, view Elected Officials.
The Board of Aldermen meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month, except for November and December when they only meet once during these months on a date scheduled by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Meetings are held at City Hall auditorium at 7 p.m., and are broadcast live on the City’s cable government access channel, SPTV 10.
For more information on the meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, check out
In addition to business items for action by the Board of Aldermen, there are public hearings, citizen comments and petitions, presentations, proclamations and communications from the Mayor as a part of the regular meetings. The agenda is posted at City Hall the week of the Board meetings.
There is time allowed for Citizen Comments and Petitions at which time anyone may address the Mayor and the Board. In addition, public hearings are held at which time the public may address the Mayor and Board with comments relating to the specific issue. In either case, the City requests that you make your comments briefly and concisely.
The City currently has fourteen (14) citizen boards, commissions and committees composed of resident members who volunteer their time, energy and expertise to serve the community. These residents provide valuable insight and advice on various issues and events.
How can I serve on a Board, Commission, or Committee?
You must be a resident of St. Peters for at least one year before appointment. Residents interested in serving on a municipal advisory board, commission or committee may inquire at the Citizen Action Center in the lobby of City Hall or print out and complete the Application for Boards/Commissions/Committees and forward it to the Mayor’s Office.
The general municipal election is held in April each year under State law for elected officials. Propositions may also be placed on the April ballot or at an election held in February, August and/or November.