The main agenda items will be the election of officers and board members for the 2018-19 year and the consideration of proposed bylaws changes relating to the adoption of police standards for League membership. These items will be mailed or emailed to members. Jim Wild the Executive Director of East-West Gateway will be presenting an […]
In recognition of the 100 Year Anniversary of the League, the format for the annual installation dinner will not include the Muni Awards. The new officers will be installed, followed by the keynote speaker, Clarence Anthony the Executive Director of the National League of Cities. The annual Buzz Westfall Award for Excellence in Local Govenment […]
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May […]
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates […]
Proposition D Meeting Invitation
East-West Gateway Council of Governments’ Board of Directors meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month*, at 10:00 a.m. For agendas and additional information please visit East-West Gateway's website.
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on […]
The American Planning Association's, Water and Planning Connection Conference in Kansas City. Explore new ways to integrate land use planning with water management to ensure your community's healthier, more sustainable future. Collaborate with planning and water industry leaders on topics such as "One Water," planning for climate change, and engaging the public on important water issues.
The MML Annual Conference brings together nearly 700 municipal officials from across Missouri for training, networking and the latest tools for local government success. There are strong sessions for this Conference on a variety of topics local officials face every day. Many sessions apply as credit toward the Municipal Governance Institute, where you can become a Certified […]
The City of Twin Oaks will host the next Membership meeting on Thursday September 27 at their new Town Hall located at 1381 Big Bend Road, Twin Oaks, MO 63021. The City Hall is located on the northeast corner of Highway 141 and Big Bend, in the Schnuck’s Shopping Center.