Petition to St. Charles County Leadership and CastleGate LLC

A home is more than a piece of property. It's where children grow up, neighbors look after one another, and families build their lives.

Right now, residents of CastleGate Estates near Wentzville, Missouri, are facing displacement as the property is considered for commercial redevelopment. Among them are seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and children whose school year is far from over.

Some residents have spent years paying for and maintaining manufactured homes they may not be able to move. Others are struggling to find affordable housing, cover relocation expenses, or secure a safe place to live before their deadlines arrive.

One elderly resident has returned to full-time work at 75 while caring for her disabled husband. A family of eight reportedly lost $1,000 to a housing deposit scam while searching for somewhere to go.

These are real people facing decisions that could change the course of their lives.

We are not asking for development to stop. We are asking for families to be given a fair opportunity to move forward without losing everything they've worked for.

What We Are Asking

We respectfully call upon the St. Charles County Council to postpone further action on the CastleGate Estates rezoning proposal, RZ26-07 / Bill 5541, to allow additional public discussion and meaningful consideration of the residents' circumstances.

We also urge CastleGate LLC and its representatives to negotiate an extension of relocation deadlines through at least July 31, 2027.

Postponing rezoning would not automatically extend anyone's right to remain in their home. However, additional time in the county's decision-making process could create an opportunity for residents, property representatives, local officials, and community organizations to work toward a voluntary agreement.

We ask that these discussions prioritize residents who face the greatest barriers to relocation, particularly seniors, individuals with disabilities, families with school-aged children, and homeowners whose manufactured homes cannot reasonably be moved.

Why Your Signature Matters

Community volunteers are already helping residents pack belongings, move furniture, locate supplies, and search for housing. But compassion alone cannot solve a housing crisis when families are running out of time.

Your signature is a request for responsible leadership, meaningful dialogue, and a realistic transition plan.

Economic growth matters. So do the people whose lives are affected by it.

We should not have to choose between progress and people. Our community has room for both.

Stand With CastleGate Estates Families

Sign this petition. Share it with your neighbors. Ask local leaders to listen.

Every signature strengthens our request for more time and reminds decision-makers that these families have not been forgotten.

Let's give our neighbors the opportunity to finish the school year, find suitable housing, and move forward with dignity.

Give CastleGate Estates families time. Give them a voice. Give them a fair chance to find home.

Organized by the CastleGate Estates Community Relief Initiative, a volunteer-led community effort supporting affected residents near Wentzville, Missouri.