City of Cape Girardeau Municipal Government

Drive slow and safe. Extra care around others, corners, bridges, and just everywhere. Stay safe, Cape!

Cape Girardeau County, and our neighbors in Scott County, are currently leading the state in percent of the population getting their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. If you are waiting to be vaccinated, thank you for your commitment and patience. And thank you to our community's vaccinators for working through the challenges of ending this pandemic Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, SoutheastHEALTH, Broadway Pharmacy, Saint Francis Healthcare System. View the Missouri Dashboard at the link in the comments.

Today we're talking about how Councils make decisions when we don't all necessarily agree on how to move forward. Have you ever wondered how city government works and what your local representatives are doing about critical issues? Join us for this series of live presentations and Q&A events. Register for the next session at cityofcape.org/onecapeseries

The Cape Girardeau City Council recently recognized their personal heroes of 2020 or all-time at the first 2021 public meeting. Hats-off to a special honoree, Jane Wernsman, for her outstanding leadership at Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center https://youtu.be/lU9YgfRIvfo

The Red Star Access is a great asset to Ward 1 and the whole city! From Alyssa Phares of VisitCape, "Coming back for their 4th year, Twisted Cat Outdoors is hosting the Cape Girardeau event on July 17, 2021, at Red Star Access. We are thrilled to be welcoming them back and are so happy this event has grown and flourished. If you or a friend/family member has considered diving into competitive Mississippi River Catfish angling, this might be the event for you!"

Watch or participate live on Facebook or Zoom - 1pm Monday, Jan. 25 - "Decisions & Disagreement, How a Council Moves Forward" as part of our One Cape Virtual Learning Series. How does City Council decide what to do when the answer is not clear? How can we make decisions for everyone when we do not all agree? Ward 3 Representative Nate Thomas, former Councilmember John Voss, and the City's new Finance Director Dustin Ziebold will share their experiences navigating public delib...eration and policy decisions. You are always welcome to contact your Council members or attend and speak at any Council meeting about any issue. Monday's conversation will focus on the PROCESS of public discourse and decision. *One Cape Virtual Learning Series* An opportunity for you to get to know your local government and the people working together behind the scenes to serve you. Register, watch past events and more at cityofcape.org/OneCapeSeries

Ever wonder how "the City" works and what your elected representatives are doing to build community and tackle local issues? Learn more from Mayor Bob Fox & City Clerk Gayle Conrad Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. The One Cape Virtual Learning Series includes live presentations and Q&A events. You can ask questions online, register to participate via Zoom, or just watch. Register and find upcoming topics at www.cityofcape.org/onecapeseries #CapeCouncil #academycape

Congratulations to our 2020 Employees of the Year! Nominated by their peers, and selected due to their outstanding performance and attitude, we are so proud of these hard working public servants for their part in making Cape the great place it is to live, work and play. Congratulations again to ALL! Cape Girardeau Police Department Cape Girardeau Fire Department Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Cape Girardeau Public Works

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help in two ways; through a one-time payment for a heating bill from November through March, or through the winter Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). ECIP helps pay up to $800 toward fuel bills when a household’s energy is shut off or at risk of disconnection. https://mydss.mo.gov/energy-assistance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2wRoWYGj0&feature=youtu.be

Thank you to all the families, agencies, and others putting in the effort to make this holiday season merry and bright!

The Council celebrated local heroes of 2020, heard from the Tree Board, discussed the needs analysis for a local community/technical college, and other city business. Watch live/recordings... https://youtu.be/lU9YgfRIvfo

All kinds of students graduate from Cape area programs. Coming soon.... PILOTS. Congratulations Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, Southeast Missouri State University and US Aviation Academy for partenering up to offer students a Professional Pilot Degree in fall 2021. Find out what that means for Redhawks in the program: semo.edu/pilot

Want details about Digital Plan Review? Go to https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org//d/digital_plan_review

This is a community of great people and great schools! Congratulations, Ms. Carter!

Let's congratulate MaKenya Owens on her new role with One City!