In addition to Webster Groves voters selecting a new mayor for the first time in 24 years, residents will go to the polls April 5 to choose three city council
Webster Groves Mayor Gerry Welch had very little to say after Proposition 1 was defeated on Tuesday by a scant 13 votes.
âIâm really disappointed. Thatâs the only comment I have at the moment,â Welch said the day after the election. âIt (Prop 1) would have given the city some needed, additional revenue without much impact on our residents.â
Prop 1 asked voters to impose the cityâs local sales tax on out-of-state online purchases that exceeded $2,000 over the course of a year. The city of Webster Groves estimated the new tax would bring in about $250,000 per year, with monies going toward priorities to be determined by the city council.Â