Friday, March 22, 2013
A Ward II candidate was convicted of a felony, which is against city charter for those running for office, South County Times reports.
A Ward II candidate in the upcoming Crestwood Boad of Aldermen election said he doesn't plan to withdraw from the race, though according to city charter, a previous felony conviction prohibits him from running, South County Times reports. Bill Schelinski was convicted of aggravated assault in Illinois in 1996, according to South County Times. He is slated against Mary Stadter in the April 2 election. "Schelinski acknowledges he was given a copy of the city's charter, but said the copy he was given, along with other materials he received from the city regarding qualifications for candidates, made no mention that convicted felons could not run for office," according to the report. Schelinski told South County Times he "certainly would not …
Looking for information on the your Crestwood Board of Aldermen candidates? Here's what you need when heading to the polls.
Patch sent all Crestwood Board of Aldermen candidates identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April 2 election. Ward 1 is uncontested. Wards 2 and 3 have two candidates running. And in Ward 4, there are four candidates seeking one seat. Click on the links below to see profiles for your Crestwood candidates, who are listed in alphabetical order:
Schelinski is one of two candidates seeking a seat in Ward II.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Find out who else is running for Crestwood Board of Aldermen. Bill Schelinski, 53 years old, 600 Sessions Ave. Occupation: Part-time professional groundskeeper (great flexibility and it’s outdoors), full-time primary care giver to our two children Education: M.B.A. Kellstadt Graduate School of Management, Human Resources Management, DePaul University, Chicago Illinois; B.S. in Accounting, Bradley University, Peoria Illinois; Passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis Missouri; National Tax Training…
Mabie is one of two candidates running in Ward III.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Find out who else is running for Crestwood Board of Aldermen. Grant Mabie, 30, 7947 Camelot Lane Occupation: Attorney at Sauerwein Simon & Hein P.C., with most of my practice dedicated to real estate matters Education: J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, and a B.S. in Business and Management Systems from The University of Missouri-Rolla (now known as Missouri University of Science and Technology) Family: Married to Patty Mabie, a math teacher at Lafayette Senior High School, and we have two daughters, Anne (age 2 1/2) and …
Tsichlis is one of four candidates running in Ward IV.
Mike Tsichlis, Age 51, 9094 Doercrest Drive Occupation: Writer, Editor, Institutional Advancement Professional Education: Ph.D. Public Policy Studies, Saint Louis University Family: Married 16 years to Vasilika Terss Tsichlis; one son who is in fifth grade at Long Elementary School Years lived in the City of Crestwood: 16 years Please provide a brief summary of your background, highlighting community involvement:I’ve been extensively engaged as community volunteer over the years, serving as chair of the Crestwood Sign Commission for six years and as a member of the Civil Service Board since last year. I have also served as a volunteer on committees in the Lindbergh School District and as well as a volunteer parent and scout leader at my …
Stadter is one of two candidates running in Ward II.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Find out who else is running for Crestwood Board of Aldermen. Mary Stadter, 46, 546 Aspen Drd. Occupation: IT Project Manager Education: Family: Married to Jonathon Stadter for 17 years. Children Jonny & Will (9 year old twins) and Joey (8 years old). All three boys attend Crestwood Elementary How long have you lived in the City of Crestwood? In total I’ve lived in Crestwood about 30 years. My family moved here when I was 5 and I grew up here. I moved to Ferguson for 10 years when I married Jon, then we moved back to Crestwood 8 …
Minor is one of four candidates running in Ward IV.
Cindy Minor, 48, 8831 Fox Park Drive Education Professional Family Stephanie Minor - Daughter Hannah Minor - Daughter Zachary Minor - Son Crestwood History My grandparents bought one of the first houses constructed in Crestwood. My mother and her two sisters graduated from Lindbergh High School, as did I, and two of my three children. As such, we are a four-generation Crestwood family. And, anyone who has ever bowled, or who had parents or grandparents who lived here and bowled on a league up at Crestwood Bowl, would know my grandmother, Loretta Kelly, as she managed the bowling alley for over 30 years! Volunteer & Community Activities Seminars & Additional Training What do you currently see as the biggest issue facing the City of …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Looking for information on the your Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen candidates? Here's what you need to know about Dee Baebler, Larry Chorosevic, Patricia Fribis, Scott Haggerty, Frank Hardy and Jan Hoffmann.
Patch sent all Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen candidates identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April 2 election. Wards 1 and 4 are contested. Wards 2 and 3 are uncontested. Click on the links below to see profiles for your Sunset Hills candidates, who are listed in alphabetical order: [Editor's note: As of March 19, Patch did not receive responses from Haggerty or Hoffmann, who are both running unopposed.]
Fribis is one of two candidates seeking a seat in Ward IV.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Find out who else is running for Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen. Patricia Fribis, 63, 9843 Sunset Greens Dr. Occupation: Owner of House Springs Sewer Company Education: BA University of Missouri-Columbia, MS Webster University Family: 4 grown children (Jon Fribis, Jennifer Fribis Botha, Jessica Fribis Kennedy, and Julie Fribis) all graduated from Lindbergh High School Years lived in Sunset Hills: 34 years Please provide a brief summary of your background, highlighting community involvement: Member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ, …
Hardy is challenging incumbent Dee Baebler in Ward I.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Find out who else is running for Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen. Franklin A. Hardy, Jr., 65, 421 Rayburn Avenue Occupation: Internet Consultant Education: Electrical Engineering, University of Louisville, 1967-1971 Family: Married for 19 years to Phillis who is a CPA and attended the University of Missouri. We have a son, Bryan, who attended the University of Louisville, and now lives in Tampa, FL. Years lived in Sunset Hills: I have lived in Sunset Hills since 1993 in an area that was annexed into the City shortly before that time. …
Dan H
7:40 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
I can understand Jill's thought that if he has paid his due, he should be able to move on. You get out of jail, you can move on with your life...get a job, get married, etc. However, convicted felons lose (permanently) the right to do certain things, such as own firearms and hold certain public offices. Even a conviction for a misdemeanor domestic battery prevents a person from owning a firearm, … more ›