Will Suburban Poverty Dictate a St. Louis City-County Merger?

St. Louis County faces increasing challenges in the form of poverty, crime and disinvestment. It's not apparent to everyone of course. The County is home to the wealthiest suburbs in the metro area, the most prestigious private schools, country clubs, shopping, etc. Yet at some point in the future the County will be overwhelmed by the need for services and infrastructure. At that point, it will hope the region will pitch in to collectively address the challenge.