City of Cape Girardeau

Ryan Essex will serve Ward 5 until the April 2025 election.

The City of Cape maintains more than 230 miles of street and 22 miles of alleyways, which is roughly the same distance as a drive to St Louis and back. Some roadway in Cape Girardeau is privately owned or maintained by other agencies (such as Kingshighway). Street Maintenance efforts are coordinated by both our Public Works and Community Development departments using funding from the General Fund, Capital Improvement Sales Tax, other sources when available, but mostly the Transportation Trust Fund tax renewal considered by voters every five years.

Better Capacity & Distribution up to $14/mo. for most. Learn more at our upcoming plant tours (one hour) Fridays at 2 p.m. Call ahead to schedule 573-334-6747.