PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HANNIBAL, MISSOURI [April 3, 2024] – The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) would like to thank the Hannibal community for placing their vote during the April 2nd Missouri General Municipal Election. With Proposition S failing to receive a favorable vote, HBPW’s next effort includes consulting with their Board of Directors as well as City Officials on identifying alternative strategies to fund the repairs and maintenance of Hannibal’s aging stormwater conveyance system.
“We are still tasked with and deeply concerned with the health and upkeep of our stormwater infrastructure. Unfortunately, the system will continue to degrade. However, we will strive to come up with a solution that the citizens of Hannibal will support.” says Darrin Gordon, General Manager of the HBPW. He adds, “We must generously thank the Concerned Citizens for Stormwater Improvements Committee for their tireless efforts to create the proposed tax structure, to educate the community on the need and reasoning for the proposition, and their herculean effort in spreading the word.”
A passing of Proposition S would have authorized the HBPW to implement a taxation method that would pay for critical repairs and provide long-term funding for the maintenance and upkeep of Hannibal’s underground stormwater system. However, due to a lack of funding, the HBPW will continue to reinforce infrastructure problems with a combination of steel plates, road closures, and other precautions to prioritize the safety of Hannibal citizens.
For more information about HBPW’s Stormwater Department, please visit www.hbpw.org.
