Voters to Decide Future of 8 Local Communities, School District | The Locally Times
From mayoral races to charter changes, April 7 ballots will shape everything from property taxes to school funding in eight area municipalities and one school district.
On April 7, 2026, residents across eight local municipalities and the Bayless School District will head to the polls, casting votes that directly impact their property values, city services, and school funding for years to come. These General Municipal Elections aren't just about names on a ballot; they're about shaping the future of communities like Sunset Hills, Overland, Des Peres, Town and Country, Webster Groves, Brentwood, and Crestwood, as voters select new leadership and weigh critical ballot measures. ## Leadership Races Underway Leadership positions are on the ballot in several communities. In Brentwood, the candidate filing period for its April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election closed on December 30, 2025, with a list of filed candidates now available via city records. Town and Country has also published its list of candidates who filed for the upcoming election, as noted in its meeting records. For Sunset Hills, Overland, and Des Peres, public records do not yet detail the specific offices up for election, though their municipal websites confirm elections are scheduled. ## Critical Ballot Measures and Charter Amendments Beyond electing officials, residents in several communities will weigh critical ballot measures. Crestwood voters face decisions on four proposed City Charter amendments on April 7, 2026. These amendments, recommended by the 2025 Crestwood Charter Review Commission and approved by the Board of Aldermen, currently lack detailed public descriptions. Similarly, the Bayless School District's news indicates Proposition I will appear on its April 7, 2026, ballot, but specific details are not yet public. Sunset Hills also references "Prop P Info" for its upcoming municipal election, though the nature of this proposition remains undescribed in available records. ## How to Access Candidate and Ballot Information As the April 7, 2026, election approaches, residents are encouraged to seek out specific candidate names and detailed ballot language directly from their local municipal and school district websites. While Overland and Des Peres have announced their General Municipal Elections for April 7, 2026, and some cities have released candidate lists, a comprehensive, uniform detailing of all candidates and propositions across every participating community is not yet available in public records. The outcomes of these elections will directly shape local taxes, infrastructure projects, and essential community services for the foreseeable future. ## Your Election Guide: Key Questions Answered **Which communities are voting on April 7, 2026?** Voters in Sunset Hills, Overland, Des Peres, Town and Country, Webster Groves, Brentwood, Crestwood, and the Bayless School District will participate in elections or consider ballot measures on April 7, 2026. **What leadership positions are open in Webster Groves?** Webster Groves voters will elect one Mayor and three Council Members in the General Municipal Election on April 7, 2026. **What ballot measures will Crestwood voters consider?** Crestwood voters will consider four proposed City Charter amendments, recommended by the 2025 Crestwood Charter Review Commission and approved by the Board of Aldermen, during the April 7, 2026, election.