Lou Magdits leaves Rolla City Council after 32 years of service ^0%

St. Louis Public Radio - By Jonathan Ahl - 4/24/2026, 10:00 AM

Self-Serving Bias 19.4% - Anecdotal 14.6% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 10.6%

Lou Magdits was first elected to the Rolla City Council in 1995, the same year 3rd Ward Alderman Aaron Pace was born. After 32 years on the council — the first 20 as the 4th Ward alderman and the last 12 as mayor — Magdits decided to not seek reelection. Looking back at his time in public life, Magdits said he is proud of many things,... more