Bob Fox
OpinionNovember 20, 2021
Answering questions about the case for use taxIt has come to my attention that throughout this whole process of presenting the facts for the city's financial information in regards to the use tax proposal, there are questions concerning the city's current revenue numbers. Our latest figures presented were thro...
OpinionMarch 4, 2021
2021 -- a year of change and positivityAfter a disastrous 2020, I think we are all ready for this new year. We need to continue to be patient as coronavirus cases continue to decline and vaccinations increase. Our world will eventually return to some sense of normalcy. We will persevere as our society c...OpinionSeptember 10, 2020
Time is running out -- respond to the 2020 Census nowAs the 2020 Census draws to a close, I urge each one of you reading this to respond before it's too late. This is the final month to be counted and to help guarantee Cape Girardeau receives funding for essential services that will shape the future of our community ...
OpinionMay 19, 2020
Navigating COVID challenges and addressing aquatics centerThe COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis around the world. It has drastically affected our country and our state. Comparably, here in our county and in Cape Girardeau we have fared better than most. As we begin to reopen our city and local businesses, please cont...OpinionApril 2, 2020
Fighting Covid-19 takes individual responsibilityEarlier in March, both President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Parson declared a state of emergency based on concerns with the COVID-19 virus pandemic. These are unprecedented times in our country. We as citizens need to do everything we can to comply with the guideli...
OpinionJanuary 14, 2020
A new decade brings opportunity, challenges for CapeAs we begin 2020, there is the lingering question whether the new decade is actually now or in 2021. I think it's a matter of semantics, and personally I think of the 2010's as the past 10 years -- so we are now in a new decade. Either way, this next 10 years will ...
OpinionNovember 12, 2019
Infrastructure, aquatics operations top council agendaAs the Cape Girardeau City Council begins deliberations on the next Transportation Trust Fund proposal to be voted on in April, it has to consider all of the proposed projects. Most were discussed by the TTF-6 committee and commented on by you, our citizens. We pla...OpinionAugust 29, 2019
Mayor: Thanks for tax voteA big thank you to the Cape Girardeau citizens who took the time to vote in our recent election. There was a very low voter turnout, which was expected with only a single issue on the ballot, but I always expect it to be more. Your city council is very excited to b...OpinionJuly 9, 2019
Recognizing efforts; renew capital improvements taxCouncilman Victor Gunn attended his last meeting on July 1, having to resign due to moving out of Ward 3. We thanked him for his dedication and service to the people of Cape Girardeau. Victor deferred that praise to our city's employees. He complimented many areas ...OpinionApril 16, 2019
Plenty of work ahead for Cape City CouncilSpring is officially here in Cape Girardeau! As leaves fill out in the trees, flowers are blooming and the grass is greener, we all get to enjoy this wonderful seasonal change. I hope each of you get to be outside and enjoy our beautiful weather. I want to offer co...Advertisement
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