Our Mission
Our Mission
Consumers Council of Missouri builds on its foundation, laid in 1971, to educate consumers statewide and advocate for their collective interests through leadership and partnerships on issues such as utility rates, health care access, personal finance, and others as they arise.
RISING RATE$: What's Happening
With Our Water 2
Community Event - March 13, 2026
Join Us for Utility Consumer Advocacy Day
at the Missouri State Capitol
April 8, 2026
Wine Tasting Event!
August 21, 2026
Gas and Water Infrastructure Costs in Missouri
Add Up Outside of Rate Cases
Under Missouri law, gas and electric utilities are allowed to recover the costs of infrastructure improvements, primarily pipeline replacements, outside of traditional rate cases. Consumers Council believes that these accelerated surcharges can lead to uneconomic practices, and threatens the affordability of our utility bills. Read our latest report to find out more.
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Our Main Issues
Consumers Council of Missouri continues to build on five decades of educating and advocating for the people across the state of Missouri. In addition to these areas of focus, we address other issues that arise relating to communities that have long been the target of structural oppression.
Our Initiatives
Consumers Council of Missouri is currently expanding our outreach through initiatives specifically targeting community needs that are not otherwise being addressed, such as St. Louis City Water Affordability.
StL City Water Affordability
Striving to ensure equitable and affordable access to water for residents of St. Louis City.
Speaking Truth
To Power
Meet Alberta Slavin, founder of the consumer movement in Missouri in the 1970s. Alberta was appointed by Gov. Teasdale as the first consumer advocate to head the Missouri Public Service Commission, and later became the “On Your Side” consumer reporter for CBS, Channel 4.
I believe ordinary citizens, banding together, can make a difference.
Featured News
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Consumers Council of Missouri presents Consumer Thursdays, hosted by George Robnett.
This week's guest is Sara Mendiola, State Policy Fellow with the Missouri Budget Project.
In this episode, George and Sara discuss Amendment 5 and what it could mean for Missouri consumers. They explore how the proposed changes to Missouri's tax system could impact families, seniors, homeowners, and communities across the state, and why it's important for voters to understand what's at stake.
Consumer Thursdays is a weekly conversation highlighting the issues that matter most to Missouri consumers, including utility affordability, consumer protection, housing, public policy, and community advocacy.
Watch the full conversation youtu.be/Pia89CKzCTA, subscribe to our channel, and stay informed as Consumers Council of Missouri continues to educate, inform, and empower consumers across Missouri.
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Many Missouri seniors have worked hard their entire lives and now live on fixed incomes. Even modest increases in the cost of everyday goods and services can have a real impact on monthly budgets.
As part of our Everything Tax educational series, Consumers Council of Missouri is examining how Amendment 5 could affect retirees and older adults across our state.
Understanding how changes to Missouri's tax system could influence housing, healthcare, prescription medications, utilities, transportation, and other essential expenses is important for anyone planning for or living in retirement.
Learn the facts. Ask questions. Make an informed decision.
Visit www.moconsumers.org for more information.
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Meet the new Executive Director of Consumers Council of Missouri, Ed Bryant, at our Parker's Table Wine Tasting on Thursday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to get to know Ed, learn about his vision for Consumers Council of Missouri, and hear about the important work we're doing to advance consumer protection, utility affordability, and community advocacy across Missouri.
When he's not advocating for consumers, Ed enjoys listening to music, reading, and watching soccer. Join us for an evening of Missouri wines, great conversation, and the chance to connect with fellow community members and consumer advocates.
We look forward to seeing you at Parker's Table on August 21!
Purchase tickets here: moconsumers.org/events/2026-wine-tasting-registration/
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