Councilwoman Barbara LaBass was elected to the council in March 2006 by winning the primary election outright. She is chair of the CDBG Committee and serves on the Finance/Audit and Planning & Zoning Committees.

Ms. LaBass was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and received her bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University.

She is employed with Missouri Gas Energy in Government and Community Affairs. Her interests include pets, gardening and cooking.

Councilmember LaBass' wish for St. Joseph is "a company that would bring high paying jobs to St. Joseph. Young people do not stay because of low wages."

Contact Information:
3901 Bucher Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64503-1647

Phone: 816-233-9838
Cell #: 816-752-8363
Email: blabass@ci.st-joseph.mo.us