Friday, March 29, 2013
Jeff Schwentker is running for re-election, facing opponent Byron Ward.
Ward 4 Candidates answered questions about safety and communication at the annual candidate forum hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) on on Tuesday, March 19. The MYAC is composed of juniors and seniors from local public and private high schools, chosen by their school officials to learn more about local government. At the forum, each O’Fallon candidate gave a three-minute opening statement and closing statement. After that MYAC members questioned candidates, allowing a three-minute response time. Meet the Ward 4 Candidates: Jeff Schwentker has been a councilman since 2006. A graduate of Fort Zumwalt North High School, he has lived and worked in O'Fallon all his life. Schwentker is a machinist and a member of Holy Cross …
David Goewert, who is challenging the incumbent Bill Hennessy for the post, paid for much of his committee's spending out of his own pocketbook.
In his race to become O'Fallon's next mayor, challenger David Goewert's committee outspent incumbent Bill Hennessy's committee by about $1,400. That's according to campaign finance reports filed with St. Charles County Election Authority on March 25. Documents show that even as Goewert raised less money than his opponent, his committee outspent Hennessey's. Goewert's committee spent $6,412 against Hennessy's $4,958. Goewert, a 43-year-old O'Fallon police officer, is the primary contributor to his campaign. Of the $6,412 raised this election season, Goewert's own pocketbook accounted for about half. Hennessy, a 55-year-old incumbent seeking his second term as mayor, raised $7,868 in that same period. That's in addition to the $10,301 his…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Richard "Rick" Battelle is running for re-election, facing opponent Carolyn Yelich.
Ward 3 Candidates answered questions about improving the economy and goals for the new term at the annual candidate forum hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) on on Tuesday, March 19. The MYAC is composed of juniors and seniors from local public and private high schools, chosen by their school officials to learn more about local government. Rick Battelle's term ends in April, leaving one seat open in Ward 3. Battelle is running for re-election, facing opponent Carolyn Yelich. At the forum, each O’Fallon candidate gave a three-minute opening statement and closing statement. After that MYAC members questioned candidates, allowing a three-minute response time. Meet the Ward 3 Candidates: Richard "Rick" Battelle, is 45 years old…
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Jim Pepper is running for re-election, facing opponent Mary Sue Laulo.
Ward 2 Candidates answered questions about improving the economy, smoking in O’Fallon parks and gun control at the annual candidate forum hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) on on Tuesday, March 19. The MYAC is composed of juniors and seniors from local public and private high schools, chosen by their school officials to learn more about local government. The term of Jim Pepper ends in April, leaving one seat open in Ward 2. Pepper is running for re-election, facing opponent Mary Sue Laulo. At the forum, each O’Fallon candidate gave a three-minute opening statement and closing statement. After that MYAC members questioned candidates, allowing a three-minute response time. (Read more about Ward 2 Candidates) Meet the Ward 2 …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
The terms of Rick Lucas, ends in April, leaving one seat open in ward 1. Lucas is running for re-election, facing opponents AC Dienoff and Kevin Wattelet.
Friday, March 22, 2013
The terms of Rick Lucas, ends in April, leaving one seat open in ward 1. Lucas is running for re-election, facing opponents AC Dienoff and Kevin Wattelet.
O’Fallon City Council Ward 1 Candidates answered questions about implementing new ideas, improving the city economy and red light cameras at the annual candidate forum hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) on Tuesday evening. The MYAC is composed of juniors and seniors from local public and private high schools, chosen by their school officials to learn more about local government. The terms of Rick Lucas, ends in April, leaving one seat open in ward 1. Lucas is running for re-election, facing opponents AC Dienoff and Kevin Wattelet. At the forum, each O’Fallon candidate gave a three-minute opening statement and closing statement. After that MYAC members questioned candidates, allowing a three-minute response time. (Read more…
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Part I: Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) questions O'Fallon Mayoral Candidates Bill Hennessy and Dave Goewert on their views on Tuesday.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Part I: Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) questions O'Fallon Mayoral Candidates Bill Hennessy and Dave Goewert on their views on Tuesday.
O’Fallon Mayoral Candidates fielded questions about economic development, public safety and the Page Avenue Extension at the annual candidate forum hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) on Tuesday evening. The MYAC is composed of juniors and seniors from local public and private high schools, chosen by their school officials to learn more about local government. At the forum, each O’Fallon candidate gave a three-minute opening statement and closing statement. After that MYAC members questioned candidates, allowing a three-minute response time. Mayor Bill Hennessy's term ends in April. Hennessy is running for re-election, facing opponent Dave Goewert, an O’Fallon Police Officer who took a leave of absence to run for mayor. …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
O'Fallon Patch brings you everything you need to know about the April 2 election.
Election Day is April 2. Here are all the candidates and issues that are on the ballot for O'Fallon voters, as well as a listing of helpful links with more information about the election. You can read about each candidate by following these links to their profile questionnaires (if a name appears in black instead of blue, the candidate has not submitted a candidate questionnaire): O'Fallon will be electing a mayor and councilmen in all five wards: O'Fallon Mayor O'Fallon City Council Candidates Fort Zumwalt School District Other elections affecting some O'Fallon residents: Wentzville Fire District Board Candidates Wentzville School District Board of Directors Also on the ballot for Lake Saint Louis voters is the election of two directors…
Friday, March 15, 2013
Bill Hennessy is running for a four-year term as Mayor of O'Fallon.
Name: Bill Hennessy Age: 55 Family: Married to Debbie for 34 years, Father to Erica, Bruce, and Tony, Father-in-law to Emily, and Grandfather to Jack Education: Lewis and Clark Tech Occupation: Service Technician for Diebold, Inc. for 33 years Previous Elected Offices: Councilman for 10 years and current Mayor of O’Fallon for 4 years Number of Years Living In O’Fallon: 32 Organizations: Member of the Knights of Columbus #2269, Member of the O’Fallon Elks Lodge #2587, and Member of the O’Fallon Historical Society CANDIDATE QUESTIONS 1. What is the primary reason you are running for this office? My primary reason for running is to serve the citizens of O’Fallon and make our city a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family…
Public and Community Advocate "For the People" City Council and Municipal Centre "Watch-Dog" O.W.D.C
1:16 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
The City Council Pay Increase WAS 58-Percent! Jim Frain ALWAYS backs his buddies because he "thinks that he has access" and they appoint him to Commissions. It is ALL about Jim Frain! Jim does not want to get to know the Good people of O' Fallon, he just disagrees with any one that does not agree with Jim Frain! more ›