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Consumers Council of Missouri Consumers Council of Missouri works to educate consumers and advocate for issues such as fair utility rates, health care access, and predatory lending.

Consumers Council of Missouri's roots go back to 1972 when it was incorporated as the Utility Consumers Council of Missouri. In 2006 it reinvigorated itself by dropping "utility" from its name in recognition of consumer interest being about more than just utilities. Consumer interests were being ignored in legislative halls in lieu of well-financed lobbies for big business. Organized to educate and empower consumers statewide and to advocate for their collective interests, the Consumers Council works to restore the historic balance between consumer and business interests. Although we do not represent individual consumers, we are a membership organization working for the common interests of all Missouri consumers. The Consumers Council of Missouri is a non-governmental, non-profit organization. The Consumers Council of Missouri uses consumer experts to help keep the public informed and to analyze important issues in the areas of energy, insurance and finance. The organization issues consumer alerts, holds forums, writes articles and maintains a website (www.MOConsumer.org)

Consumers Council of Missouri's Utility Counsel John Coffman recently connected with Haley Swaino of ABC 17 News in Colu...
10/13/2026

Consumers Council of Missouri's Utility Counsel John Coffman recently connected with Haley Swaino of ABC 17 News in Columbia, Missouri, for an upcoming news segment on data centers and their impact on consumers.

As data centers continue to expand, questions about energy demand, utility costs, and the impact on Missouri residents are becoming increasingly important.

Stay tuned for the upcoming segment.

Thank you to everyone who joined Consumers Council of Missouri for our 2026 Annual Fundraiser, “Building Equity and Heal...
10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Consumers Council of Missouri for our 2026 Annual Fundraiser, “Building Equity and Healthy Communities”! Your support helped make the evening a success.

We were honored to hear from our keynote speaker, Rev. Traci Blackmon, and recognize our awardees, 314Oasis and CAASTLC, for their work in our communities.

A special thank you to our sponsors for investing in CCM’s mission and helping us continue our work to level the playing field for all Missouri consumers.

We were also grateful to have elected officials join us for an evening centered on consumer advocacy, community leadership, and building a healthier, more equitable future for Missouri.

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, and supported this year’s fundraiser. We appreciate you being part of the CCM community.

Want to relive the evening? View all the photos from “Building Equity and Healthy Communities” here: https://shorturl.at/8pT2W

Please visit www.moconsumers.org for more information.

Consumers Council of Missouri extends our deepest appreciation to our top sponsors of our Annual Fundraiser.Your support...
10/08/2026

Consumers Council of Missouri extends our deepest appreciation to our top sponsors of our Annual Fundraiser.

Your support strengthens our mission to build a more inclusive and equitable region by advocating for affordable utilities, accessible healthcare, and fair financial services for all Missourians.

For more information please visit www.moconsumers.org

Have you registered yet?Join Consumers Council of Missouri on October 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Phyllis Wheatley H...
09/25/2026

Have you registered yet?

Join Consumers Council of Missouri on October 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center for our 2026 Annual Fundraiser.

We’re excited to welcome Rev. Traci Blackmon as our keynote speaker and honor this year’s award recipients:

314Oasis, recipient of the Alberta Slavin Award

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc., recipient of the Joyce Armstrong Award

Come spend an evening with us as we celebrate community and the work being done to support Missouri consumers.

October 1, 2026
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center
2711 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103

Register today:https://moconsumers.org/events/2026-fall-fundraiser-registration/

Ameren disconnections more than doubled in August.Ameren disconnected 12,449 customers for nonpayment, roughly 1.1% of t...
09/21/2026

Ameren disconnections more than doubled in August.

Ameren disconnected 12,449 customers for nonpayment, roughly 1.1% of the households it serves with electricity. Nearly 200,000 customers are currently behind on their bills, owing a combined $47.9 million.

If you have concerns about your utility bills and Ameren’s rates, now is the time to make your voice heard.

The sweet spot for getting your voice heard is at Ameren’s upcoming public hearing. This is an opportunity for customers to speak directly about how rising utility costs are affecting their households and communities.

Stay tuned for Consumers Council of Missouri’s public hearing trainings and details on the upcoming hearing.

Consumers Council of Missouri invites you to our 2026 Annual Fundraiser on October 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at th...
09/17/2026

Consumers Council of Missouri invites you to our 2026 Annual Fundraiser on October 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center in St. Louis.

We are honored to welcome Rev. Traci Blackmon as our keynote speaker. Rev. Blackmon served as Associate General Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries for The United Church of Christ and as Senior Pastor of Christ The King United Church of Christ in Florissant, Missouri.

2026 Award Recipients

314 Oasis will receive the Alberta Slavin Award.

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. will receive the Joyce Armstrong Award.

Join us for an evening celebrating community, advocacy, and the work of Consumers Council of Missouri.

October 1, 2026
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center
2711 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103

Purchase tickets at

If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, enter a custom amount here, then enter 0 (zero) as the number of tickets purchased in the field below.

Consumers Council of Missouri’s own John Coffman spoke at The People’s Hearing on AI Data Centers at the Missouri State ...
09/16/2026

Consumers Council of Missouri’s own John Coffman spoke at The People’s Hearing on AI Data Centers at the Missouri State Capitol today.

John joined community leaders and advocates calling for policies that put Missouri communities first.

This week, we’re revisiting our Consumer Thursday conversation with Linda Huntspon, Chief Executive Officer of The Commu...
09/10/2026

This week, we’re revisiting our Consumer Thursday conversation with Linda Huntspon, Chief Executive Officer of The Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC).

Linda joined us for an important conversation about the work CAASTLC is doing to help individuals and families navigate financial challenges, access resources, and build greater stability in their communities.

CAASTLC’s work reflects the importance of strong community organizations working together to create healthier, more equitable communities.

We’re also proud to recognize CAASTLC as a recipient of the Joyce Armstrong Award at the Consumers Council of Missouri Annual Fundraiser.

Get tickets here: https://moconsumers.org/events/2026-fall-fundraiser-registration/

Watch the full Consumer Thursday conversation with Linda Huntspon and learn more about CAASTLC and the work happening across our communities. https://youtu.be/15kG-4ZkjYU?si=MPboE8c2Kzfuw80o

Consumers Council of Missouri invites you to our 2026 Annual Fundraiser on October 1, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the P...
09/09/2026

Consumers Council of Missouri invites you to our 2026 Annual Fundraiser on October 1, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center in St. Louis.

We are honored to welcome Traci Blackmon as our keynote speaker.

Rev. Blackmon served as Associate General Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries for The United Church of Christ and as Senior Pastor of Christ The King United Church of Christ in Florissant, Missouri. She was also selected by Gov. Jay Nixon’s administration to serve on the Ferguson Commission following the 2014 killing of Michael Brown Jr.

2026 Award Recipients
314 Oasis will be receiving the Alberta Slavin Award
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. will be receiving the Joyce Armstrong Award

Join us for an evening celebrating community, advocacy, and the work of Consumers Council of Missouri.

October 1, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center
2711 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://moconsumers.org/.../2026-fall-fundraiser.../

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