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FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM May 20, 2020 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE ELECTION PREVIEW IELECTION PREVIEW I 11 On the Ballot: Candidates and propositions In anticipation of the April 7 [now June 2] municipal election, West County candidates, in contested races only, were invited to answer the following questions: 1. What are your priorities if elected? 2. What are your qualifications for holding public office? West Newsmagazine has not verified and does not endorse the statements made by the candidates. Candidates in all races are listed in ballot order; incumbents are identified with an asterisk after their name. Additionally, for government agencies with propositions on the ballot, the exact ballot language is shown in this article. BALLWIN Ward 1: Michael Finley* Ward 2: Kevin Roach* Ward 3: Frank Fleming* Ward 4: Raymond Kerlagon* CHESTERFIELD Ward 1: Mary Monachella* 1. Neighborhoods are my first priority. I will work to keep Olive/Clarkson from becoming another Manchester Road. I support quality development, with sufficient parking, for the mall and the new downtown areas, that will provide green space, avoid cluttered signage and complement our Central Park, amphitheater and lake. I oppose plans [such as Better Together] that adversely affect our city or its citizens. I oppose a Chesterfield residential real estate tax. 2. I currently serve on City Council committees: Public Health And Safety [chair], Planning and Public Works, and the Police Personnel Board Liaison. My experience includes Planning Commissioner 2017-2019, Parks, Recreation and Arts Citizen Advisory Committee member 2016-2019, and president of the Village of Green Trails Association since 2017. I am a retired mathematics professor and former department chair at St. Louis Community College at Meramec. Ward 1: Barron Rutledge 1. Fiscal responsibility will be my No. 1 priority for the city of Chesterfield. I will focus on ensuring that Chesterfield is well suited to meet the demands of the future, encouraging more research on new developments and technologies as it concerns all aspects of the city and especially the expansion of green spaces. Simultaneously, I will see to it that Chesterfield is not only a great place to live but also to work. 2. If politics is for the people, then no profession is more qualified than social work. As a social worker, I have worked with children and adults in various settings, served and was employed with Big Brothers Big Sisters, worked with AmeriCorp Vista, and currently I work with people who have chronic illness. I have a Master of Science in social work, with a focus on public policy from the University of Tennessee. Ward 2: Mary Ann Mastorakos* 1. As a council member, I have and will continue to put the interests of our residents and the integrity of our neighborhoods first. I am a voice to preserve and protect green space. I will ensure that the city has an active role in the redevelopment of Chesterfield Mall and it once again becomes a community asset. I will advocate for responsible government that ensures our taxes are used wisely for police protection, public works and parks. 2. I currently serve as a council member for Chesterfield. I chair Planning and Public Works and am council liaison to the Planning Commission. I am a member of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee of council and serve as liaison to the citizens Parks, Recreation and Arts advisory committee. I have always and will continue to be accessible to residents, ensure that apartments stay out of our neighborhoods and pledge to serve with integrity, honesty and transparency. Ward 2: Ted Read 1. My priorities are public safety, putting residents first, and limiting/reducing taxes. If elected, I will stay engaged with residents through town halls, social media and other outreach. 2. I believe my best skill set includes diplomacy and staying focused on the task without letting disagreement impede progress. I am very experienced with successfully managing large budgets. I have served as a trustee [now treasurer] of my homeowner’s association for five years. I have volunteered on countless school, church and community projects and activities. Chesterfield is a special place and my single motivation to run for office is to keep it special. Ward 3: Michael Moore* Ward 4: Tom DeCampi* CLARKSON VALLEY Ward 1: Sue McNamara* Ward 2: Julie Blanner Ward 3: Lin Midyett* CREVE COEUR Ward 1: Heather P. Silverman* Ward 2: Nicole Greer Ward 3: Robert Hoffman* Ward 4: Dan Tierney DES PERES Mayor: Mark J. Becker* Ward 1: John E. Pound* Ward 2: Dean Fitzpatrick* Ward 3: Patrick Barrett* EUREKA Ward 1: Jerry Diekmann Candidate did not respond by press time. Ward 1: Brian Smith Candidate did not respond by press time. Ward 2: Bryan Kiefer* 1. My priorities if elected are continued improvement in water management and waterway maintenance, infrastructure, filling vacant storefronts and working to finish Prop E goals. 2. My qualifications include being a current alderman 11 years on Planning and Zoning in Eureka; hard work and dedication. Ward 2: Kevin Kilpatrick 1. My top priority is to limit floodplain development. Despite devastating floods in recent years we continue to make the same mistakes and have not tightened regulations which would help prevent making flooding even worse during major Meramec River flooding, in fact we have even weakened floodplain law in the region by annexing portions of Jefferson County that had stronger laws in place. At the least, we should honor stronger floodplain laws or not annex at all. 2. I have remained active in the community over the last 33 years, often presenting at local meetings when important issues arise. I do my homework and believe I can communicate well, I also listen well. My wish is to encourage more public participation in all Eureka matters by improving the quality of our livestreams. I would also like to livestream the Planning and Zoning meetings. Ward 3: Jerry Holloway* 1. I want to continue the push to bring quality water to the Eureka Community. That is my first priority. I also want to redirect the flood water away from all the businesses and residents in the areas that are always affected by heavy rain and water runoffs. 2. My qualifications include serving on the Planning and Zoning board. This also will be my second term as alderman in Eureka’s Ward 3. I think the residents in my ward are familiar with me and how I respond to their issues in a timely manner. Ward 3: Brian Johnson Candidate did not respond by press time. MANCHESTER Mayor: Mike Clement* Ward 1: Nelson Nolte* Ward 2: Marilyn Ottenad* Ward 3: Benjamin Toben* PROPOSITION S: Shall the City increase the current maximum charge of twenty-eight dollars to a maximum charge not to exceed fifty dollars to be assessed annually on residential property for each lateral sewer service line serving six or less dwelling units on that property and condominiums that have six or less condominium units per building and any condominium responsible for its own individual lateral sewer line to provide funds to pay the cost of certain repairs of those lateral sewer lines which may be billed quarterly or annually. YES or NO [A simple majority is required for passage] TOWN & COUNTRY Ward 1: Barbara Ann Hughes Ward 2: Fred “Fritz” Wiesehan Ward 3: Jeff Wittmaier Ward 4: Sue Allen* TWIN OAKS Aldermen at Large [Two open seats]: • April Milne • Tim C. Stoeckl WILDWOOD Mayor: Jim Bowlin* 1. My priorities are to limit residential development to what our residents want, solve some of our longstanding issues such as improving high-speed rural internet service and resolving drainage issues at Lake Chesterfield, as well as addressing erosion occurring around our creeks and streams. These come from listening to more than 1,500 residents as I’ve walked door-to-door in all eight wards for re-election over the past five months. 2. I am qualified by my leadership record as mayor, which includes the proven ability to get things done for our residents such as live streaming of all our public meetings, new resident outreach programs, synchronization of our seven zip codes, accelerated public improvements, drastically reducing the rezoning of land for condensed residential development, and following voter- See ON THE BALLOT, page 20
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