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(L. to R.) Carl Moss, president of Citizens for a Responsibly Community and Ray Stone, vice president, compare their get-out-the-vote notes on the proposed convention center at the election night celebration at Pio's Restaurant. © 2003 Bob Moore, SLFP.com
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It's a Yes Vote for the News Saint Charles Convention Center
by Betty Magrath, SLFP.com
ST. CHARLES, MO, (SLFP.com), February 5, 2003 - The proposed St. Charles Convention Center received an overwhelming vote of approval by a 60 percent majority in the nonbinding referendum on February 4.
Supporters of the convention center and Mayor Patti York gathered Tuesday evening at Pio's Restaurant, 430 First Capital Drive, to celebrate three months of work on a campaign to get out the vote for the long-debated project.
A round of applause and cheers went up as Ernie Dempsey, owner of Pio's Restaurant and co-chairperson of Yes for St. Charles Jobs and Economic Development Committee, read the results: "The vote is 6,481 for and 4,269 against." Out of 10,587 votes cast, Mayor Patti York received 35 percent, with 28 votes more than Councilman Dan Foust, who received 34 percent in the primary. The general election is set for April 8.
Ray Stone, vice president of Citizens for a Responsible Community, spoke with St. Louis Front Page, about their efforts to get information on the candidates and the issues out to the voters. "We just took a look at the results of the unofficial number in the precints that reported and it looks like our mailings were extremely effective in the area south of Highway 70. They really made a difference in the vote."
In response to a question regarding almost all of the 'Yote YES' signs being stolen from the polling places, he noted that the results showed the signs really didn't have as much an effect as the direct mailings.
"I think people voted their minds and their hearts," stated Carl Moss, president of Citizens for a Responsible Community. "They understood what the issues were and came out and voted in a way that they thought was appropriate and important to the city."
The non-profit organization began nearly a year ago and is registered with the Missouri Ethics Commission. "We're a continuing committee and will remain active in the community," said Moss. "When we feel it's important that certain issues warrant our being involved, we will come forward and do what we can to provide information to the people."
Moss said that the Citizens for a Responsible Community worked in support of Mayor York. "From day one, she has always been a strong proponent for the Convention Center."
Artist's rendering of a new $36 million, 265-suite Embassy Suites Hotel in St. Charles. The 11-story hotel will be built adjacent to the planned Saint Charles Convention Center.
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Another round of cheers sounded as Mayor York arrived shortly before nine o'clock for the election night celebration. In between hugs and well wishes from committee members and friends, she commented on the results. "It was a definitive margin saying Yes we want to build it. We want to bring economic development and more tourists here."
The Mayor noted with obvious enthusiastism that they were ready to start. "I spoke with J.Q. Hammons tonight and he is really excited. We will work with the Sports Authority and start clearing land sometime in March. We have a number of people who want to sign on the dotted line and actually book conventions," said the Mayor.
The City of St. Charles and the St. Charles Convention & Sports Authority plan to build the $32.5 million Convention Center on city-owned land without the need to increase residents' property or any other taxes. A $40 million hotel by J.Q. Hammons will be built adjacent to it with private money.
Shriners Plan a 'Rendezvous At The Rivers 2006'
ST. CHARLES, MO, (SLFP.com), February 3, 2003 - The St. Louis Moolah Shrine announced today in a press conference that it wants to bring 6,000 Shriners from seven states throughout the mid-west to St. Charles for their competitions.
Jim Smith, past president, Central States Shrine Association, and past potentate of the St. Louis Moolah Shrine, and St. Charles Mayor Patti York at the Media Club in downtown St. Louis. © 2003 Bob Moore, SLFP.com
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Jim Smith, past president, Central States Shrine Association, and past potentate of the St. Louis Moolah Shrine, spoke with St. Louis Front Page prior to the press conference. Smith stated that they were very excited about the opportunity to bring the convention of the Central States Shrine Association to St. Charles in 2006. "We think St. Charles offers so many opportunities and the size just fits this regional convention."
Smith noted that "the convention would use approximately 3,000 hotel rooms in 2006. We will use approximately 12,000 to 15,000 rooms for the International Convention at the America's Center in 2008. The fit for us in St. Charles is very comfortable."
"Our regional convention is one where we don't need the big America's Center facilities," confirmed Smith." But we do need convention facilities in the town where we meet. We understand that St. Charles is ready to approve such a convention center site and we're thrilled about that."
Smith will lead a St. Louis delegation to Lincoln, Nebraska in two weeks to make a presentation before the Shrine selection committee.
In a press release, Merle Truckenmiller, officer in the Moolah Shrine and a member of the presentation team, stated, "The convention center would be the crowning jewel for tourism in St. Charles. It ties everything together: great road access, other venues for the conventioneers to use, entertainment on the gaming boats, shopping in the downtown district and plenty of family entertainment."
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Ameristar Casino St. Charles Presents $100,000 Donation To Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center Project
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County Seeks Task Force Members for Master Plan 2015
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