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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Violet Victorious in St. Peters Ward 3 Race

Terri Violet defeated her challenger, Michelle Walker, 785 (56.23 percent) to 607 (43.48 percent) to retain her spot on the St. Peters Board of Aldermen.

Fort Zumwalt Voters Pass Bond Issue, Howell Board Member Keep Seats

In the April 2 election voters in Francis Howell keep on the incumbents while voters in Fort Zumwalt pass a no-tax increase bond issue.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

McEvoy, Bice Keep Spots on Francis Howell Board; Zumwalt Proposition 1 Passes

In the April 2 election voters in Francis Howell keep on the incumbents while voters in Fort Zumwalt pass a no-tax increase bond issue.

The Francis Howell Board of Education will have two familiar faces for the next meeting. Tuesday's municipal election saw voters living in the Francis Howell District deciding between four people vying for two seats. In the end, voters chose the two incumbents. Amy McEvoy (4,127 votes, 36.82 percent) and Cynthia Bice (3,391 votes, 30.26 percent) defeated to Tony Yakich (1,837 votes, 16.39 percent) and Robert Faltisek (1,788 votes, 15.95 percent) to stay on the board.  McEvoy and Bice were both elected to the board in 2010 and will now serve another three-year term on the board of education. Bice currently serves as vice president of the board and McEvoy is  Voters in the Fort Zumwalt school district area didn't have any open seats on the …

Violet Retains Ward 3 Seat With Win Against Walker

Terri Violet keeps her seat on the St. Peters Board of Aldermen following an election night victory over challenger Michelle Walker.

The third time turned out to be the charm for Terri Violet. After coming up short in back-to-back elections for a seat serving Ward 3 on the St. Peters Board of Aldermen, Violet was the big winner in Tuesday's municipal elections. With all 9 precincts reporting, Violet defeated her challenger, Michelle Walker, 785 (56.23 percent) to 607 (43.48 percent). Violet's win keeps her on the board as one of the two representative for Ward 3. She attempted to gain a spot in both 2011 and 2012, but fell short at the polls each time. Despite the loses, Violet found herself on the dais at the St. Peters Justice Center in September following the resignation of Gus Elliott.  Elliott, who defeated Violet in 2011, resigned following an investigation by the…

Carole Paul

1:56 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013

Come on Gary VD get used to hearing it! And your candidate needs to quit saying she got 46% of the vote when she only got 43.48% to Terri Violet's 56.23%. That's Terri at 785 votes to Walker at only 607 votes, or just say Terri ran away with it, winning by 13% even though she was outspent by 4-1 by out of state PAC money and in state unions.   more ›

Election Results in St. Peters

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St. Peters Municipal Election Day Quick Facts: Find Out Where and When to Vote

April 2 is Election Day. Here's some things you need to know before you hit the polls.

Today is the day. Municipal elections will take place today in St. Peters and all over St. Charles County. Several cities, including O'Fallon and Lake Saint Louis, will chose a mayor. City councils, school boards, and fire and ambulance districts will also be electing new members. Polling places around the city will open bright and early at 6 a.m. for a day full of voting in the election. Here are some things you should probably know before you hit the polls. Check back later for live election results. 

St. Peters Election 2013: Meet the Candidates

St. Peters Patch brings you everything you need to know about the April 2 election.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Francis Howell Board of Education Candidate: Amy McEvoy

McEvoy is running for reelection to the Board of Education against three others.

Patch reached out to all local candidates for office to do an election profile before the April election. All candidates who spoke with Patch will be featured on the site.  Amy McEvoy, 40      Occupation: teacher, Missouri Options Coordinator Education:BA- education, MA- art Family: married for 13 years, Patrick McEvoy; 2 children ages 10 and 11 Years in St. Charles County: I have lived in St Charles since 2002 Background: I moved to the St Louis area in 1995 to take a job teaching art at Hazelwood Central High School. I was also a cheerleading coach, student council advisor, district MAP committee member, professional development committee member, and advisory committee member to name a few.  I taught at HCHS for ten years and then stayed…

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Francis Howell School Board Candidate: Tony Yakich

Yakich is running against three other candidates for a seat on the Francis Howell Board of Education.

Patch reached out to all local candidates for office to do an election profile before the April election. All candidates who spoke with Patch will be featured on the site.  Tony Yakich, 26  Occupation: Contracted to work at St. Charles Community College through dislocated worker program.  Education: Attends Lindenwood University in the Lindenwood College for Individualized Education program, major in HR management. Graduate of Francis Howell High School in 2005.  Family: Raised by loving grandparents.  Years in St. Charles County: 20+ Background: I'm a product of the district, and I want to give back what I've received from there. I'm pursuing my degree and volunteering at Youth in Need. I've always had that mindset of helping someone else…

St. Peters Board of Aldermen Ward 3 Candidate Terri Violet

Terri Violet is running for election to be Ward 3 Alderman.

Patch reached out to all local candidates for office to fill out a questionnaire before the April election. All candidates who responded to Patch will be featured on the site.  Terri Violet, 54 Occupation: Full Time Alderman Ward 3 Education: Some college (Political Science) Family: Married (30 years/Dec), 2 Adult Children and 3 Grandchildren Years in St. Peters: 25 Year Ward 3 Resident Background: My six year term in the US Navy (1981-’87) was in Executive Administration. I have held supervisory positions in the Customer Service field and on Disaster Assistance Teams at the local and national level. I have proven myself by serving honorably as Ward 3’s full time Alderman. Since being appointed I have been instrumental in helping to open …

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