County Executive Bans Solo Council Meetings | St. Louis News

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has barred his top staff from private meetings with council members after alleging a councilwoman threatened a department head — sparking a firestorm over transparency, safety, and governance in county halls. The feud centers on Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham, who’s been embroiled in multiple clashes with council members over database access and departmental overreach, with accusations of blackmail and a “crisis” in council relations. Page insists the move is necessary to protect his staff, while council members argue it stifles accountability. The standoff threatens to cripple local government’s ability to function — and raises questions about whether Page’s order even holds legal weight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01de892149b63903