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
Consumers Council of Missouri
Annual Meeting
April 23, 2026
Consumers Council is Seeking a New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Consumers Council has announced the upcoming retirement of our Executive Director, Sandra Padgett, and the launch of a search for a successor. We invite qualified candidates to apply to lead the organization during its next phase.
This role leads and manages our organization, serves as our primary public representative, and advances advocacy on utility affordability, banking equity, and healthcare access across Missouri. The Executive Director also oversees operations and staff while building strong relationships with policymakers, partners, and the public.
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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. At present, these include Care Over Collections (for medical debt help) and St. Louis City Water Affordability.
Care Over Collections
Focusing on research and community advocacy for those impacted by medical debt in Missouri.
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 Karen Dickson, Community Development Officer at First Mid Bank & Trust. Join the conversation as we discuss the history of First Mid Bank & Trust and its products and services.
Watch the full conversation and learn how these efforts connect to economic opportunity and community growth.
Watch now on our YouTube channel.
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Missourians are feeling the impact of rising utility bills as recent legislation gives utilities more ways to increase rates. Families are already behind on payments, and many could face more financial stress without protections in place.
“We’ve had conversations … with retired teachers, retired social workers, retired professionals, people who thought they had saved enough money to retire. They’re finding that they just can’t keep up with their utility bills.” Sandra Padgett, Executive Director, Consumers Council of Missouri
Read more here: thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/03/04/utility-rates-bills-missouri-legislation/
Visit www.moconsumers.org for more information
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Missouri utility companies are requesting rate increases using tools approved by lawmakers last year.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us on March 13, 2026, at the O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, to learn more about how city water rates are set, what you’re paying for, and what’s being done to keep water service safe, reliable, and affordable for all.
This is your chance to ask questions, share concerns, and be part of the solution. Refreshments will be served!
Event Details:
Location: O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, 4343 W. Florissant Avenue, St. Louis MO 63115
Date & Time: March 13, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Register here:
RISING RATE$: What’s Happening With Our Water 2 – Consumers Council of Missouri
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Join us on March 13, 2026, at the O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, to learn more about how city water rates are set, what you’re paying for, and what’s being done to keep water service safe, reliable,...0 CommentsComment on Facebook