Friday, March 30, 2012
Bill Schuette, Nick Guccione, Leon Tow and Darrel Lackey all hope to celebrate Tuesday night as Wentzville's next mayor.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Four candidates will be on the Tuesday's ballot for Wentzville mayor: Bill Schuette, Nick Guccione, Leon Tow and Darrel Lackey. All four have served as Wentzville aldermen. Two--Guccione and Tow--serve on the Board of Aldermen now. Lackey also has served as Wentzville mayor. Candidate profiles: Bill Schuette Nick Guccione Leon Tow Darrel Lackey
Stokes, Stratman and Davis are candidates for the Wentzville Board of Aldermen Ward 3.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Three candidates are seeking the Ward 3 seat: Rick Stokes, Rod Stratman and Curtis Davis. Stokes is only incumbent alderman running for re-election on the Board. He is a realtor. Rod Stratman is a retired firefighter. Patch could not get in touch with Curtis Davis, who did not receive a questionnaire. To check what ward you live in, see the Wentzville Ward map under the photo selection. Candidate profiles: Rick Stokes Rod Stratman
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Shryock, Sherwood and Pritchett are candidates in Ward 2.
Three candidates are vying to fill the Ward 2 spot on the Wentzville City Council that will be vacated by Councilman Vann Sample. The councilman opted not to seek re-election. The election is Tuesday. The candidates are Sonya Shryock, a real estate broker and stay-at-home mom; Donna Sherwood, a retired Department of Defense worker, and Jeremy Pritchett, an Office Depot manager. Candidate profiles: Sonya Shryock Donna Sherwood Jeremy Pritchett
Jay Webber and Forrest Gossett are running in Tuesday's Ward 1 election.
Two candidates, Jay Webber and Forrest Gossett are seeking the Wentzville Board of Aldermen Ward 1 seat vacated by Leon Tow, who is running for mayor. Webber is director of services for Excell Communications; Gossett is senior communications manager for The Boeing Co. Neither candidate has held an elected office. Candidate profiles: Jay Webber—click here for profile Forrest Gossett—click here for profile
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Lackey is one of four candidates for Wentzville mayor in Tuesday's election.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Darrel Lackey Age: 58 Family: Married for over 38 years to Sue, we have 3 daughters and 2 grandsons. Education: Some college courses in business, achieved my CMFC designation in 2008 Occupation: I have been in the financial services field for over 35 years and have been a financial advisor for the past 11 years. Previous elected offices: 1987 to 1992, Wentzville Alderman Ward 2; 1992 to 1996, Wentzville Mayor; 2002 to 2006, Wentzville Alderman Ward 3; 2004 to 2006, Wentzville Committeeman for Central Committee. Applicable experience: I believe my (14) Fourteen years of Municipal elective service have provided me a unique perspective from which I may be of help. Organizations: I am currently a member of Wentzville Rotary Club, …
Tow is one of four candidates for Wentzville mayor in Tuesday's election.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Leon Tow Age: 64 Family: Married 41 years to Mary Catherine, three children, seven grandchildren Education: Occupation: Retired Plant Manager for Leica BioSystems in St Louis Previous elected offices: 14 years as Alderman Ward 1 in Wentzville Applicable experience: Plant Manager Organizations: Cub Master Pack 358, member Wentzville Historical Society, treasurer of the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center Support Committee, Junior Achievement Advisor, St. Theodore’s Parish Website: www.Leon4Mayor.com CANDIDATE QUESTIONS 1. What is the primary reason you are running for this office? Wentzville is at a crossroads in this election and I am a proven leader who can address fixing roads, smart growth, growing our city parks, and using our tax …
Guccione is one of four candidates for Wentzville mayor in Tuesday's election.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Nick Guccione Age: 59 Family: Married to my best friend, Sandy, for over 35 years; two grown children; and two grandchildren. Education: High school and some college. Occupation: Manager, Schnucks Previous elected offices: Alderman, Wentzville Ward 3 since 2007, re-elected three times. Applicable Experience: Alderman, Ward 3; director at large for the St. Charles County Municipal League; liaison to the Park Board; served on Planning and Zoning, and also served as president of the Board of Aldermen. Volunteer Organizations: Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick Church; Wentzville Historical Society member; Wentzville's Community Club member; Mended Hearts member; Tri County Labor Council member; collect food from my company and give to local …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Shryock is a candidate for Wentzville Board of Alderman Ward 2.
Sonya Shryock Age: 37 Family: Married, 2 Children Education: Some College, School of Appraisal, Real Estate School Occupation: Real Estate Broker / Stay-at-home mom Previous elected offices: None Applicable experience: Owned two real estate Offices Organizations: Wentzville Historical Society, Fund Raisers for Children in Need, School Volunteer. CANDIDATE QUESTIONS 1. What is the primary reason you are running for this office? Millions of our tax dollars are being sent to other cities and states, supporting other states economies and not our own. In our city, we have over 600 unemployed carpenters, that doesn't include our plumbers, painters, electricians, and others associated trades and these people will move where the jobs are. Then you…
Pritchett is a candidate for the Wentzville Board of Alderman Ward 2 seat.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Jeremy Pritchett Age: 33 Family: Married with two kids, oldest of five. I have two younger brothers and two adopted sisters. Education: College Occupation: Manager, Office Depot Previous elected offices: None Applicable experience: Manager, leader, planner, great with a budget, and work with the public daily. A great listener and problem solver. Organizations: Epworth children's home Website or contact information: www.jeremypritchett.com www.facebook.com/jeremyfor2 CANDIDATE QUESTIONS 1. What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I believe that we need to get normal, hard working people back into government. Someone that is willing to tackle the tough issues that no one wants to talk about and to represent the great …
Sherwood is a candidate for the Wentzville Board of Aldermen Ward 2.
Donna Sherwood Age: 64 Family: Twin Sister, Dianne; Sister Pam; Pam's twin Pat (now deceased) Education: High School Occupation: Retired Previous elected Offices: Saint Charles County Central Republican Committee, Wentzville Township Committeewoman Applicable Experience: Worked for the Department of Defense as a Quality Improvement Specialist; Management Analyst; Employee Relations Specialist; and Supervisory Personnel Staffing Specialist, which has provided me with a broad spectrum of work methods and an excellent understanding of how to deal with various issues; and to bring any problems to successful conclusions. Volunteer Organizations: I deliver Meals on Wheels and volunteer at the Wentzville Senior Center on a weekly basis. Contact …
Jim Pingel
6:11 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012
Good luck on Tuesday, Nick. I know that you will do a wonderful job as Mayor. For the 30 plus years I have known you, you have always been an honorable man. If I lived in Wentzville, I would vote for you in a heartbeat. Jim Pingel more ›