Waynesville Community News: Tax Rates, School Supplies, and Upcoming Events

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Mayor Sean Wilson delivers the weekly update for Waynesville, covering important tax information, community events, and infrastructure developments. The update highlights several initiatives to support families as the new school year approaches.

• Public hearing scheduled for August 21st at 5:30 pm regarding property tax rates
• Proposed general fund tax rate for the current year is .5864 per $100 assessed valuation (down from .6306 in 2024)
• Business Graphics recognized as the Waynesville Business Spotlight for August
• Back to School Extravaganza on August 9th from 9am-1pm offering free backpacks, groceries, and more
• Riverside shop collecting school supplies and offering 10% discount on purchases
• Sidewalk project from Ruby Dew Bridge to I-Cord Avenue progressing with MoDOT approval
• Downtown service station offering chance to win free gas tank fill-up
• Waynesville St. Robert Senior Center hiring kitchen assistant and driver positions
• Jeep versus classic car show scheduled for August 30th at Ruby Do Park

Thank you for your continued support in making Waynesville a wonderful place to live, work and thrive.

We share the story of Pumpkin Fest passing to new leadership, honor local award winners, and walk through key council decisions on sidewalks, utilities, and annexation. We preview the WAG kickoff, student design proposals, Halloween safety, and Veterans Day plans.

• Pumpkin Fest legacy and new facilitator
• Community awards for Joanne and Brooklyn
• Halloween hours and safety guidance
• Application deadline and City Hall contact
• Resolutions including airport board reappointment
• Annexation of Rocky Dale Road
• Utility rate changes effective 2026
• TAP grant phases for sidewalk improvements
• Rezoning request on Rocky Dale and Lyle Curtis did not pass
• WAG meeting launch for cultural heritage projects
• Missouri S&T student design concepts and briefings
• Veterans Day parade time and location

We will meet at the St. Robert Municipal Parking lot at 11 a.m., with the parade kicking off at around 11:30 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony