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Mayor Sean Wilson delivers his weekly update, highlighting recent meetings, upcoming events, and opportunities for community involvement in Waynesville.

• Sustainable Ozark Partnership meeting provided updates on Fort Leonard Wood hospital maintaining current care levels and improved housing plans
• Anthony Harold nominated to fill Councilman Ryan Hicks' unexpired term in Ward 2, pending council approval at Thursday's meeting
• Current openings available on the planning and zoning board with applications at waynesvillemog.org
• City Hall will be closed September 1st for Labor Day
• Upcoming community events include the Pink Sugar Events Car and Craft Show (August 30th) and Armed Services YMCA Patriot Day (September 13th)
• Important reminder to remain cautious during school hours and watch for children at bus stops

I encourage everyone to consider volunteering for one of our city boards. Even if there are no immediate openings, we maintain a pool of candidates for future consideration.

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Mayor Sean Wilson delivers his weekly update for Waynesville, thanking participants of the Back to School Extravaganza and announcing upcoming community events. He recognizes Daniel Sheldon's prestigious utility service award and details the extensive work completed by the Roads and Grounds team while encouraging residents to download the city app.

• Back to School Extravaganza at the ARC Sports and Recreational Center helped families prepare for the school year
• Bikers for Backpacks will host another school supply giveaway on August 16th at Piney River Tap Room (5-7pm)
• Daniel Sheldon from the Electric Department received the 2025 MPUA Personnel Service Award
• Roads and Grounds team completed 22 service orders, hauled 105 loads of rocks, and performed numerous maintenance tasks
• Upcoming events include the Bad Dog Race (August 16th), Pink Sugar car and craft show (August 30th), and YMCA Patriot Day (September 13th)
• The city aims to reach 2,000 downloads of the Waynesville City app by December 31st

Please download the Waynesville City app to stay updated with all the local changes and emergency notifications from the city. Help us to reach 2,000 downloads by December 31st.

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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.