It’s Budget Season in St. Louis County: The Path Ahead

It’s budget season in St. Louis County.  The reality today: A $99 million deficit, bankruptcy within sight, $1 billion in unfunded road and bridge liabilities, and filling the operating expenses gap with one time finite funds.  In this episode, Ben discusses the current affairs of St. Louis County finances, and outlines the path ahead. **This is the Ben Broghammer Show.  These are the facts.** **LOCAL INVOLVEMENT IS VITAL!** Follow the show on Instagram @benbroghammershow Following the show on X @benbroghammer Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music: The Ben Broghammer Show on all platforms. **“Just the Facts!”** **Sources** https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/fiscal-transparency/budgets/2027-recommended-budget/2027-recommended-business-plan1/ https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/fiscal-transparency/budgets/2027-recommended-budget/2027-recommended-budget-book1/ **https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-10-01/pages-proposed-st-louis-county-budget-includes-cuts-and-pushes-dire-need-for-new-revenue** **https://boxcast.tv/channel/wdeojvfau9uqc9qt6k8z** https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/mayor-grant-will-prepare-fenton-auto-plant-for-new-use/article\_23c2fe08-4e44-5082-8d5b-0a81f7ecbead.html