St. Louis County's Budget and Prosecutor Appointment Battle with Mark Harder

The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX

In this episode, St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder joins Amy Marxkors and Mike Elam to discuss the ongoing battle over who will appoint the next St. Louis County prosecutor. Harder shares insights on the political tensions surrounding Governor Parson’s pick, Melissa Price Smith, and County Executive Sam Page’s pick, Court Van Ostran, and how he believes Price Smith will prevail. The discussion then shifts to the county's financial struggles, including the decline in sales tax revenue and the significant budget deficit, as well as the council's efforts to make cuts across departments. Harder also touches on the controversy surrounding Councilman Dennis Hancock, as well as the dynamic between the new council and County Executive Sam Page.