Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Community says goodbye to their mayor of eight years, Paul Lambi.
Wednesday night's regular meeting of the board of aldermen convened with a standing-room only crowd that spilled into the city hall foyer. The public comment portion of the meeting brought well-wishers to the podium, thanking Mayor Lambi for his service and devotion to the community. O'Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy and St. Peters Board President Tommy Roberts both presented Lambi with resolutions from their cities honoring his work. Community leaders like Donna-Marie Pierre of the downtown business association and Mike Dinello of the Chamber of Commerce praised Lambi's work for their organizations. Others thanked him for his contribution to community fundraisers. "His heart and soul goes into this community," said one speaker. Tony and Jo …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Gossett, Shryock narrowly win aldermen seats; Stokes easily wins re-election to board. Pritchett to request recount in Ward 2.
Nick Guccione said he had tears in his eyes when fellow Alderman Leon Tow called him to congratulate him on winning the four-way Wentzville mayor race. Guccione won Tuesday's mayoral race by about 8.5 percent over Tow, the second place finisher. Darrel Lackey finished third, followed by Bill Schuette. Guccione said he believes his win is because his message focusing on jobs resonated with Wentzville residents. “People are hurting,” Guccione said at his Wentzville home, where friends gathered to celebrate with him. “For five years as alderman, I’ve reached out to people, helped them with their problems. When they see that you care, it resonates with people.” He said he plans to be open to residents, having frequent meetings in neighborhoods…
Nick Guccione defeated Leon Tow by less than 250 votes in Tuesday's election.
Nick Guccione will be the next mayor of Wentzville. Shortly after receiving a concession from mayoral candidate Leon Tow, final results from the St. Charles County Election Authority showed that Guccione had won by 248 votes. The voting went as follows: "He ran a very effective race," Tow told campaign workers at a gathering at Wentzville's UnKorked Wine Bar. Tow said the really good news is that Rick Stokes (Ward 2), Forrest Gossett (Ward 1) and Sonya Shryock (Ward 3) all won their races. Shryock reportedly won her race by six votes over Jeremy Pritchett in Ward 3. Gossett said he had heard he won by 15 votes over Jay Webber for Ward 1. "I'm deeply gratified. My opponent ran an honorable race as did I. It was about the issues. I'm …
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
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Schuette is one of four mayoral candidates in Tuesday's election.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Bill Schuette Age: 53 Family: Wife, Joyce; 2 children Debra & Doug, their spouses & 4 grandchildren Education: High school graduate Occupation: Mechanic Previous elected offices: 4 Years Alderman, City of Wentzville, Ward 2 Applicable experience: I initiated the Utility Tax Rebate for qualifying seniors and low-income residents. I supported implementation of higher street construction standards. I endorsed the tree ordinance; past president of Wentzville Board of Aldermen; co-chair of Wentzville Comprehensive Plan Review Committee; Planning and Zoning member, Storm Water Advisory Committee, member of St. Charles County BackStoppers and St. Charles County Municipal League. Organizations: Member Wentzville CERT (Citizens Emergency Response …
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 …
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hays withdraws from the Ward 3 race in the April 3 election.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for Wentzville’s mayoral race. Darrel Lackey filed before the deadline Tuesday to become the fourth candidate in the April 3 election. He will run against former alderman Bill Schuette, Ward 3 Alderman Nick Guccione and Ward 1 Alderman Leon Tow, who also is board president. For the first time, the mayor will serve a four-year term. Previously, the position was a two-year term. Michael Hays also withdrew from the Ward 3 alderman race. His withdrawal puts incumbent Rick Stokes at the top position on the ballot. Stokes is challenged by Rodney E. (Rod) Stratman and Curtis T. Davis. The city’s ballot will not be certified until Tuesday. Assuming all other candidates are certified, the ballot …
Jared England
8:24 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Congratulations, Mr. Guccione. more ›