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Cape Girardeau Today
By the People, for the People
Robbie Guard to be sworn in as Cape Girardeau mayor on Monday
New mayor plans to focus on public safety, community engagement, and transparency
Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:21am
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The historic Cape Girardeau city hall stands as a symbol of the community's hopes for a new era of transparent and responsive local government under Mayor-elect Robbie Guard.Cape Girardeau TodayRobbie Guard will be sworn in as the new mayor of Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Monday, April 20. In a recent interview, Guard outlined several key priorities for his administration, including increasing the size of the city's police force, improving neighborhood aesthetics, and enhancing communication between the community, City Council, and City administration.
Why it matters
Cape Girardeau has faced challenges with crime and community relations in recent years, and Guard's election represents an opportunity to address these issues and rebuild trust between the city government and residents. As a new mayor, Guard will set the tone and direction for the city's future.
The details
During his campaign, Guard pledged to resolve outstanding union contract issues for firefighters and make municipal leaders more transparent and accessible to the public. Two of his top stated priorities are combating crime and improving the overall appearance and cleanliness of Cape Girardeau neighborhoods.
- Robbie Guard will be sworn in as mayor on Monday, April 20, 2026.
- Guard outlined his priorities in a recent interview with the Southeast Missourian.
The players
Robbie Guard
The newly elected mayor of Cape Girardeau, Missouri who will be sworn in on April 20.
What they’re saying
“Two of my top concerns are combating crime and cleaning up Cape Girardeau.”
— Robbie Guard, Mayor-elect of Cape Girardeau
What’s next
Guard will officially take office on Monday and begin implementing his agenda for the city.
The takeaway
Robbie Guard's election as mayor of Cape Girardeau represents an opportunity for the city to address longstanding issues around public safety, community engagement, and government transparency under new leadership.
