John Pellerito: Candidate for Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 3

John Pellerito is running for a seat on the Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen.

Name: John Pellerito Family: Wife—Catherine, 2 daughters –Cassie and Jessica Education: B.S. in Business –St.Louis Unuiversity Occupation: Retired Previous elected offices: 6 years as Alderman –Lake St. Louis; 2 Years as Board of Trustees member and Chairman-Dardenne Prairie Number of years living in Lake St. Louis: 17 years Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars Candidate Questions 1. Primary reason for running for this office:  Restore integrity of this Board by stopping the unprofessional, arrogant, unprincipled, political agenda of 4 members of the current Board (using public money for private streets – snowplowing,  and proliferation of lighted video signage). 2. Single most important priority, if elected: Budget…

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Two Former Aldermen Seek to Regain Their Seats in April Election

Larry DeGroodt, Ward 1, and John Pellerito, Ward 3, have both filed their candidacy.

The races are set for the April 2 municipal election in Lake Saint Louis. For mayor, current Ward 1 alderman Ralph Sidebottom will be challenging incumbent mayor Mike Potter, who was first elected to the position in 2001. In Ward 1, Eric Oman will be running against current alderman Tony Zito and former alderman Larry DeGroodt.  Ward 2's incumbent Kathy Schweikert will run unopposed. In Ward 3, incumbent alderman George Rich will be challenged by former alderman John Pellerito and newcomer Patricia A. Van Thull. Candidate filing opened on Dec. 11, 2012 and closed on Jan. 15, 2013.  

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Lake Saint Louis Board Members Reject Appointment

"It’s one of the most idiotic things I’ve seen this board do. I’ll go on record with that," said Ward 2 Alderman Kathy Schweikert.

At the last regular meeting of 2012, Lake Saint Louis Mayor Mike Potter put a slate of appointees for city boards and commissions in front of the board of aldermen for approval. The only appointment that failed to be approved was former alderman John Pellerito. Pellerito, who lost his Ward 3 seat to Richard Morris last year, was one of Potter's choices to sit on the city's Tree Board. When the time came for the motion to be made to approve the appointments, Ward 3 Alderman George Rich moved for all the appointments except for the tree board to be approved. When his omission was pointed out, Rich named the other Tree Board appointment, but left Pellerito out of the motion. "John is very qualified, and we need people," Potter said, but Rich …

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Pellerito Declines Run for County Council Seat

Races shape up for St. Charles County Council race as filings closed Monday for the August primary.

Filings closed Monday for the St. Charles County Council elections with opposed races in each district. In District 2, Republican incumbent Joe Brazil will run in the primary against Republican Bob Stephens, who owns Compare Automotive Muffler on Swantnerville Drive in Wentzville. Lake Saint Louis alderman John Pellerito, who had expressed interest in challenging Brazil, decided not to run. "Basically, I decided not to run because my heart is really in Lake Saint Louis," Pellerito told Patch. Pellerito is currently running to retain his seat on the Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen. "I would have to campaign for both seats and I just don't have the time to do that." "I do believe that there needs (to be) change on the council since …

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Voters Meet Alderman Candidates at C.A. Thursday Night

The Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors sponsored a Meet-the-Candidates Night at the Community Association Thursday night.

Lake Saint Louis residents got the chance to meet the candidates for alderman Thursday night, March 15 at the Community Association clubhouse. After a brief introduction from each candidate, moderator and Ambassadors President Karen Little asked a question submitted by an audience member. Questions included the candidate's qualifications for the office, each candidate's top three priorities and how the candidates felt about city issues like occupancy permits and changes to Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. Candidates Larry DeGroodt (who had a death in the family) and Eric Oman were not present. Lake Saint Louis Patch will be bringing you more from Meet the Candidates Night. Click for profiles on the following candidates: Lake Saint Louis Patch …

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Lake Saint Louis Ward 1 Meeting Feb. 13

Ward 1 residents will be able to discuss issues with their aldermen.

Ward 1 Aldermen Ralph Sidebottom and Larry DeGroodt will be hosting a Ward 1 meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Civic Center (city hall). The informal meeting gives residents of Ward 1 to discuss city issues and share ideas for the future.  The aldermen request that if anyone has any agenda items that they would like addressed at this meeting to please contact Ralph Sidebottom at rsidebottom@lakesaintlouis.com or call 636-332-9434 by Feb. 9. Ward 3 meetings, hosted by Alderman John Pellerito, have been scheduled for 6 p.m. on Jan. 30, Feb. 27 and March 26, also at the Civic Center.  

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Ward 3 Meetings Scheduled

Ward 3 Alderman John Pellerito will be hosting the meetings at the Lake Saint Louis City Hall.

The City of Lake Saint Louis has issued a press release announcing some upcoming meetings for Ward 3 residents. According to the release, Ward 3 Alderman John Pellerito will be holding the meetings to gain input from residents about issues concerning the city's budget. "2012 will be a very important, contentious time regarding how to balance the City’s budget, and Alderman Pellerito values what all of the residents have to say on these issues," the press release states. Also up for discussion are the sales tax initiative and sewer lateral insurance, both of which will be on the ballot in April. Pellerito asks that if residents have other issues to discuss, they email him at jpellerito@lakesaintlouis.com in case he needs to do some research…

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Filing Opens Feb. 28 for St. Charles County 2012 Elections

Even-number county council seats and circuit court judge positions will be on 2012 ballot.

Filings for St. Charles County elections opens Feb. 28, with three county council positions and four circuit court judges will be on the August 2012 primary and November 2012 ballots. Candidate packets will be available Jan. 2. The even numbered council seats — districts 2, 4 and 6 are up for election in 2012. Council members Joe Brazil, R-District 2, of Defiance; Paul Wynn, R-District 4, of O’Fallon, and Jerry Daugherty, D-District 6, of Portage des Sioux are up for re-election. Brazil has said he would seek re-election. Lake Saint Louis Ward 3 Alderman John Pellerito said he likely will oppose Brazil in the August primary. Pellerito sponsored the bill for a citywide smoking ban in public places in Lake Saint Louis. Brazil opposed placing…

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Election 2012

Filing Opens Feb. 28 for St. Charles County 2012 Elections

Even-number county council seats and circuit court judge positions will be on 2012 ballot.

Filings for St. Charles County elections opens Feb. 28, with three county council positions and four circuit court judges will be on the August 2012 primary and November 2012 ballots. Candidate packets will be available Jan. 2. The even numbered council seats — districts 2, 4 and 6 are up for election in 2012. Council members Joe Brazil, R-District 2, of Defiance; Paul Wynn, R-District 4, of O’Fallon, and Jerry Daugherty, D-District 6, of Portage des Sioux are up for re-election. Brazil has said he would seek re-election. Lake Saint Louis Ward 3 Alderman John Pellerito said he likely will oppose Brazil in the August primary. Pellerito sponsored the bill for a citywide smoking ban in public places in Lake Saint Louis. Brazil opposed placing…

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Lake Saint Louis Alderman John Pellerito May Run For County Council Next Year

The driving forces behind the Lake Saint Louis smoking ban could be taking on a countywide campaign.