Petition Against Consolidating All Missouri Sexual Offender Treatment Operations in Farmington

We, the undersigned, respectfully and emphatically request that state leaders reconsider any plan to repurpose the Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center in Farmington, Missouri, for the purpose of consolidating all Sexual Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services (SORTS) operations solely in Farmington. Consolidating all SORTS operations in Farmington would negatively impact public safety, healthcare access, community resources, and economic vitality.

In the early morning hours of December 10, 2025, officers responded to a series of vehicle break-ins in a residential neighborhood on the southwest side of Farmington. Multiple vehicles were entered, and several items of personal property were stolen, including firearms.

Baylee Jo’s BBQ of Arcadia Valley, Missouri, has earned national recognition at the 2025 American Royal World Series Barbecue Sauce Contest, taking home a Top 10 finish for their signature Cherry Glaze in the Specialty Sauce Category.