Kelsey Landis

County health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham wanted to keep the plan "secret from the general public," the suit alleges.

Proposition B would give the St. Louis County Council the power to fire county department directors.

For months Call-A-Ride left riders without a reliable, affordable way to leave their homes, get to work or make it to important doctors appointments.

Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble was Pride St. Charles County's biggest sponsor and has supported the festival for several years.

Voters will decide on Tuesday whether to enable the St. Louis County Council to fire county department heads.

The decision came after an hourslong hearing Tuesday afternoon where council members questioned Lewis about how the organization will use the money.

The state cited violations for holding dogs in cages too small for them, failing to clean up feces in play yards and other problems.

Tom Sullivan, a University City resident, accused Page of using nearly $36,000 for a mailer to sway voter opinion.

The deadline for submitting an application has already passed, but homeowners who have incomplete applications may seek walk-in assistance from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The council is considering applying minority hiring requirements to private developments in the county that receive tax incentives.