(From Stotts City Mayor Tracy Knight)
Mayor Tracy Knight announced today that, despite multiple good-faith attempts throughout the month of June to convene the Board of Aldermen and conduct the City’s business, the City of Stotts City was unable to hold a single official meeting because a quorum of the Board was not present.
Throughout the month, the Mayor scheduled meetings, provided the required notices, coordinated with city officials, and appeared prepared to conduct official business. On each occasion, however, the absence of a quorum prevented the Board from legally taking any action.
As a result, essential municipal business—including financial matters, policy decisions, personnel issues, audit-related corrective actions, infrastructure matters, and other items requiring Board approval—remains delayed.
“The residents of Stotts City deserve a government that is present, functioning, and accountable,” said Mayor Knight. “My responsibility is to ensure opportunities exist for the Board to conduct the City’s business. That responsibility has been fulfilled through repeated attempts to convene official meetings. Unfortunately, without a quorum, Missouri law prohibits the Board from taking official action.”
Following the lack of a quorum at the June 26, 2026 meeting, residents remained to express their concerns regarding the continued inability of the City to conduct official business. During the informal gathering, citizens publicly presented a written resolution to the Mayor calling for immediate action to restore effective governance. Residents also announced their intention to distribute the resolution to each alderman, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, and appropriate state agencies for review.
The Mayor accepted the resolution and acknowledged the residents’ continued commitment to transparent and accountable government.
“The concerns expressed by our residents deserve to be heard,” Mayor Knight stated. “While no official action could be taken because a quorum was not present, I remain committed to documenting these events, communicating openly with the public, and pursuing every lawful avenue available to move our city forward.”
Mayor Knight reaffirmed her commitment to transparency, accountability, and compliance with Missouri law and stated that she will continue working with residents, state agencies, and other appropriate partners to address the issues currently affecting city operations.
The inability to conduct official meetings for an entire month represents a significant interruption in the City’s ability to perform the functions entrusted to its elected government. The Mayor emphasized that restoring the Board’s ability to meet and conduct business remains a top priority.