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.
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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.
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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.
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Millions at Risk as Government Shutdown Threatens Home Heating Aid
The ongoing federal government shutdown is putting low-income families at risk of losing vital heating assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps nearly 6 million households afford to heat and cool their homes.
With winter approaching, the delay in federal funding could leave many older adults, families with children, and people with disabilities without the support they depend on to stay warm.
Reach out to your Senator and Representative today and tell them to demand the continuation of LIHEAP funding for vulnerable households.
Read more in the Washington Post: www.washingtonpost.com/national/2025/11/02/government-shutdown-heating-assistance-liheap-winter/f...
For more info visit www.moconsumers.org
#consumerscouncilofmissouri #LIHEAP #utilityadvocacy
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Is it fair that thousands of St. Louis residents without water meters are charged for wastewater based on the number of rooms and bathrooms in their homes instead of how much water they actually use?
Meanwhile, metered households pay sewer bills determined by usage. Without meters, families lose the chance to conserve water and lower their bills.
This system raises important questions about equity in MSD billing. Every household deserves a fair rate structure.
For more info visit www.moconsumers.org
#WaterAffordability #stlwater #msd #consumerscouncilofmissouri
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Consumers Council of Missouri had a great meeting today with Employment Connection. We are dedicated to building a healthy, inclusive, and equitable region through coalition building, collaboration, community education, and advocacy, and today’s conversation reflected that mission.
Representing Consumers Council were George Robnett (Community Engagement Coordinator), Shuron Jones (Assistant Director of Advocacy), and Antonio Weston (Social Media and Community Engagement Coordinator).
Together, we continue working to level the playing field for all Missouri consumers through partnerships that strengthen and support our communities.
#consumerscouncilofmissouri #employmentconnection #UtilityAdvocacy
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