Thursday, March 28, 2013
The two high-profile Republican candidates are seeking a relatively obscure position on the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
Documents show that more than $50,000 was spent in the race to fill a vacant seat on the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors. The race for a relatively unknown office drew two Republican heavyweights in former State Sen. Jane Cunningham and former State Rep. Cole McNary, both of whom are from Chesterfield. They seek to fill a six-year term on a three-person board in the April 2 election. Cunningham's campaign committee spent $23,600 primarily in advertising, printing and yard signs, according to a campaign finance report filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission on March 25. The most notable expense was nearly $9,000 paid to Turec Advertising Associates, an advertising agency in Olivette. McNary's committee spent $28,175 …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Hachmeister is running uncontested on Tuesday for Ward 3. Jill Schaller filed to run against him, but decided she no longer wanted to do so in February. Her name is still on the ballot as it was too late to pull it.
Biographical Information Name, Age, Address: Michael Hachmeister, 43 Occupation: Speech and Debate Teacher at Parkway South High School Education: BA Communication, MS Education Family: Wife- Darcy, Children- Patrick, Pattonville Heights; Abigail, Parkwood Elementary Years: Lived in Maryland Heights: 10 Reasons For Running: I am running for re-election because I feel I have learned the processes of city government and can be a more effective representative for the city. There are a number of issues and projects that concern the city, and I would like to be involved in creating solutions for them. ------------------------------ Maryland Heights Ward 3 City Councilman Michael Hachmeister, and his wife Darcy have been married for 15 years. …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Prepare yourself for the April 2 election by reading Patch's rundowns on each of the candidates, including their answers to your questions.
With the April 2 election day drawing near, Patch wants to make sure voters are able to make informed choices about the candidates vying for a seat on the Parkway School Board by providing their answers to a questionnaire sent out earlier this month. The survey included questions from Patch readers. Eight candidates are running for one of two "at-large" spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education. Click the links below to see their responses along with some basic information on their background and reasons for running. Editor's Note: The candidates received an identical questionnaire via email and were each given the same amount of time to reply. They are listed below in the order in which they filed.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
School security was one of the many topics discussed during a forum for Parkway School Board candidates held by the League of Women Voters on Monday.
The eight candidates vying for two spots on the Parkway School Board discussed issues surrounding budgets, teachers, safety, sports and test scores at forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters Monday night. Held at Parkway South Middle School, the forum lasted two hours as the candidates fielded questions proposed by the in-person audience and one watching via a live video stream on the district’s website. Patch has provided a summary of a few of the more than a dozen questions answered by the candidates in order to give voters a sense of where they stand on some important educational issues. For even more detail on the candidates, Patch will be publishing profiles of each individual as the election draws closer. This will give them a …
Monday, March 11, 2013
Eight candidates are vying for two seats on the Parkway Board of Education in next month's election.
Parkway School district voters interested in learning more about the field of eight candidates up for election to two slots on the district's board of education can do so at a Monday night forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The event starts at 7 p.m. at Parkway South Middle School. For those unable to attend the forum in person, the district will be streaming it live on their website. Viewers will also be able to submit their own questions to the candidates via an online chat. The candidates are: Patch has reached out to each of the campaigns with a set of questions, including those posed by Patch readers. We'll share those responses with you in time to help you make an informed decision at the polls April 2.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information • Name, Age, Address: Tom Appelbaum, 47, 12739 Cypressway Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 • Occupation: Attorney • Education: Graduate of Parkway North, BS – Missouri State (Geology), MBA – MaryvilleUniversity, Law Degree – St. Louis University • Family (spouse/children and their schools): Wife – LaDonna. No children (just dogs). • Years lived in the Parkway School District: I have lived in the Parkway School District my whole life. Brief Background: Prior to law school, I worked as a geologist and with computers. When I became an attorney, I decided to open organize a professional association of energy auditors and got legislation passed that will help make buildings more sustainable while increasing economic …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Name, Age, Address: Sam Sciortino, 72 Occupation: Principal Education: BS Biology - Regis University; MS Counselor Education - Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; PH.D. Educational Administration - St. Louis University Family (spouse/children and their schools): Wife Barbara, children Barbara, Chris, Scott, 7 grandchildren. Years Lived in the Parkway School District: 10 Reasons For Running I am running for the Board to continue my service as I have the past three years as a Board member. My primary reason in continuing service as a Board member is to work collaboratively with the Board, district administration, faculty, and staff, along with the broader school community of parents and patrons to …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Name Age, Address: Debbie Hopper, 48, 316 Northmoor Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011 Occupation Administrative Director, Washington University School of Medicine Education: Graduate of Washington University with a Master of Health Administration and a BA in Biology Family: Mark (Husband), son and daughter. Years Lived in The Parkway School District: Over 20 years Brief Background Parkway School District involvement: Reasons For Running My involvement with the district has inspired me to run for this office as I have come to realize the School Board influences the fate of the district through its decisions. With young children utilizing the resources of Parkway School District, I understand the family perspective on how we…
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Brief Background I have been a resident of St. Louis since 1980, moving here from my hometown of Champaign, Illinois. I have lived in the Manchester area since 1982, and I have had 3 children all attend Parkway schools. I currently operate the oldest and largest Jewish cemetery in St. Louis--New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, and I have also been the Music Director of B'nai El Congregation in Frontenac since 1985. I have also a member of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus since 1982. I have performed professionally throughout the St. Louis community, performing many styles of music. Reasons For Running My initial motivation for running for the Parkway Board of Education was the tragedy that occurred last December in …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information: Name, Age, Address: Jenifer Clifton,1456 Westbrooke Meadows LaneManchester, MO 63021 Occupation: Purchasing Agent Education: B.S. Agribusiness Family Spouse/Children & their schools: Husband – William “Bill” Children – Briana & William “Liam” Years Lived In The Parkway School District: 11 Brief Background: I am a graduate of Parkway South. I earned my B.S. from Southeast Missouri State University and have established a career in purchasing and supply management working for companies including AT&T andSigma-Aldrich. I am an active member of my parish, attending and volunteering on church retreats as well asother events. I earned a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and have enjoyed practicing and sharingmy art…
Russ Lake
6:33 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
You've got it wrong ARBY..no angst caused by any desire of the union to take control of the board! It was two board members prior to 2011 (1 member is gone and 1 is still on the board). The firefighters just want to have a voice like any employee does in any other organization. They are men & women that are providing for their families like the rest of us. They just want to be the best that they … more ›