Chris Sander for State Representative

05/29/2026

Two data centers are under development in Montgomery County. The projects promise economic benefits, but they face opposition from residents.

05/28/2026

STOP giving away millions in tax credits to private developers of empty office buildings in St Louis!

In another blow to downtown St. Louis
The 30-story Bank of America Plaza at 800 Market Street is headed to an online auction this summer.

The online auction is scheduled to run from June 22 to June 24 (hosted via RI Marketplace).

Starting Bid:
Bidding will open at $2 million}Current Status: It is currently a lender-owned sale. The tower fell into foreclosure and previously sold in July 2025 for $ $6.3 million which was a fraction of the $48 million it sold for in 2010.

The 30-story Bank of America Plaza in downtown St. Louis failed due to plummeting occupancy rates, which triggered severe cash flow shortfalls and loan defaults.

The building's occupancy rate dropped from around 83% in 2022 to roughly 48% by 2025 as major tenants downsized or relocated to suburban submarkets like Clayton.

The cascading financial troubles resulted in a series of distressed financial events:

Loan Default:
In 2023, Los Angeles-based owner Positive Investments defaulted on a $50 million loan.

Receivership & Foreclosure:
The building went into receivership in 2024 and was acquired by an entity affiliated with the lender for just $6.3 million at a foreclosure sale.

Auction:
Following the foreclosure, the lender-owned 759,608-square-foot tower was scheduled for an online public auction.The building's struggles highlight wider market pressures in the central business district, which has faced high office vacancy rates and corporate downsizing.

Obviously, this is not a good sign for downtown St. Louis at what is likely it’s eighth tallest building. It's in deep financial straits land there’s such a high vacancy rate in downtown St. Louis that does not paint a bright picture for the future.

05/27/2026

Celebrate Freedom this July 4th 2026 for America250 with Chris Sander for State Representative at Powder Monkey Fireworks, Inc and America 250 St Charles County.

My newest small business location is at 3640 N Hwy 94, St Charles, MO 63301 to have GRAND OPENING on June 25, 2026 and OPEN DAILY until July 6, 2026!

To learn more about my common sense People Before Politics campaign election on August 4, 2026 visit SanderForMissouri.com

To learn more about my small business and to support the local economy this July 4, 2026 visit powdermonkeyFIREWORKS.com

🎇🇺🇸 God Bless America! 🇺🇸🎆

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Monday, May 25, 2026 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

My opponent has accepted campaign contributions from the realtor who made commission from selling Mueller Soccer Park.

I want to make it state law that any parks bought or sold shall be by a vote of residents of city or county owning the park.

Residents who ousted four council members in April are now trying to recall the mayor and three more — and the clock is ticking.

05/22/2026

No Data Center!

My opponent has voted for and sponsored legislation to make data center equipment sales and property tax exempt!

05/19/2026

I’m running for State Representative of Missouri House District 106 to represent taxpayers of St Charles. You deserve a fighter!

There is a terrible disconnect in Jefferson City between what’s needed and what gets done. My opponent has voted for and sponsored billions in tax credit give aways to fund private developers of empty office buildings, sports complexes and big business.

I served as a State Representative for two terms and balanced our state budget while securing funding for rebuilding I-70, local first responders, historic society, and drug abuse treatment.

I want to cut wasteful government spending in order to lower tax burdens for individuals and better meet the needs of our local communities.

Chris Sander is a sixth-generation Missourian. He was born and raised in St. Louis County and graduated from Hazelwood West before going to Mizzou where he earned a bachelors degree in business administration. He has been a small business owner operating in St. Charles County for 27 years. Chris als...

05/15/2026

A huge shoutout to Chris Sander for State Representative for signing the term limits on Congress pledge! Let’s keep this momentum going. 👏
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