O'Fallon Voters Re-elect Five City Council Members
O'Fallon City Council members Rick Lucas, Jim Pepper, Rick Battelle, Jeff Schwentker and Mike Snowden retained their seats in the April 2013 election.
O'Fallon City Council members Rick Lucas, Jim Pepper, Rick Battelle, Jeff Schwentker and Mike Snowden retained their seats in the April 2013 election.
O'Fallon City Council members Rick Lucas, Jim Pepper, Rick Battelle, Jeff Schwentker and Mike Snowden retained their seats in the April 2013 election.
O'Fallon City Council is keeping five familiar faces around for another three-year term. Ward 1 Rick Lucas ,who has served on the city council for seven years, was re-elected to Ward 1. Lucas won about 43 percent of the votes, with 595 votes. Challenger Kevin Wattelet received 35 percent of the votes, with 484 votes. Challenger AC Dienoff received 21 percent of the votes, with 294 votes. Ward 2 Jim Pepper, who has served on the city council for three years, was re-elected to Ward 2. Pepper won about 62 percent of the votes, with 721 votes. Challenger Mary Laulo received about 38 percent, with 435 votes. Ward 3 Rick Battelle, who has served on the city council for two years, was re-elected to Ward 3. Battelle won about 57 percent of …
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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 …
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2:11 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
So the CRAZIES can run for office, but not me? But ... That's another rant. Hey Jim. Hey Mary. Yeah the big bad gubmint is buying up all the ammo! The Department of Homeland Security is buying 'purt near TWO BILLION rounds! Ooh! Don't forget the TWO THOUSAND TANKS that DHS bought last year! Then there's Social Security! They bought 175,000 hollow-point rounds. They are IN on it! Why would Social …   more ›
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…
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9:11 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
Ms. or Mrs. Bettag: Can I assist in solving your problem and bringing a resolution for your neighborhood? I have the resources and know the right contacts in City Government to solve and get to the bottom of almost any thing. Feel free to contact me at: ArnieDienoff@Yahoo.Com In Kind Regards, AC Dienoff City Council Candidate   more ›
Public and Community Advocate "For the People" City Council and Municipal Centre "Watch-Dog" O.W.D.C
9:22 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Good for you John! I am sure that you will lie, edit and change the words as you always do. Did you get that Paramedic License yet? Do not make threats as I am NOT scared of you. Get a life and get a hobby! You do NOTHING but stir up the pot and sit back laughing. How sick!   more ›