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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Robert Hehmeyer Elected to Affton Fire Board

Hehmeyer defeated incumbent David Pearson and Robert Kuelker for the seat.

Robert Hehmeyer won a resounding victory Tuesday night over his opponents in the Affton Fire Protection District race. With 29 of 29 precincts counted, the unofficial vote tallies have Hehmeyer receiving 67.2 percent of the vote.  See our previous story: It's Election Day in Affton, Shrewsbury Here are the vote totals for all of the Affton-Shrewsbury area races. Affton Fire Protection District Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen In Shrewsbury's one contested race, incumbent Elmer Kaufmann defeated challenger Timothy Gabrian 217 to 74. 

Results for Arch/Park Tax, Prop P in St. Louis County, City

It had to pass in both St. Louis City and St. Louis County in order to impose the sales tax increase to fund improvements around the Gateway Arch, local parks and regional trails.

Voters in St. Louis County and St. Louis City said yes to a 3/16ths of one-cent sales tax increase designed to fund about $31 million a year in improvements to the Gateway Arch grounds, the regional Great Rivers Greenway trails and greenways, and for city and county parks. The measure had to pass in both the county and the city in order to be implemented. In the city, with 100 percent of the vote counted, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the proposition won with 67 percent of the vote. With 100 percent of the votes counted in the county, the proposition passed easily with a 53 percent to 47 percent margin. The money would go toward: Correction: An earlier version of this article used the incorrect proposition name in the headline…

John Dough

6:54 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013

As part of the General revenue fund prop P will get raided....Remember the casino vote?...for schools??? .   more ›

It's Election Day in Affton, Shrewsbury

Stay with Patch today for updated information and results as polls close.

It's election day for Affton and Shrewsbury voters. Are you ready? If not, Patch has you covered. Here is a rundown of the major races in the area. To learn more about the candidates, simply click on the links. We've included profiles for all candidates who returned their questionnaires. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website. AFFTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT There are three candidates are running for one open seat on the Affton Fire Protection District's Board of Directors. The term is for six years. SHREWSBURY In Shrewsbury, there is one seat open in each of the city's three wards. Aldermanic terms are two years. Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 1 Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 2 Shrewsbury Board of …

Monday, April 1, 2013

Affton, Shrewsbury 2013 Election Guide

The April 2 election is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the candidates you'll see on the ballot.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Election 2013: What's on the Ballot in Affton, Shewsbury?

The April 2 election is just a week away. Are you prepared? Here's what you need to know about the candidates you'll see on the ballot.

The April 2 election is just days away. Are you ready? If not, Patch has you covered. Here is a rundown of the major races in the area. To learn more about the candidates, simply click on the links. We've included profiles for all candidates who returned their questionnaires. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website. SHREWSBURY In Shrewsbury, there is one seat open in each of the city's three wards. Aldermanic terms are two years. Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 1 Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 2 Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 3 LINDBERGH SCHOOL DISTRICT In the Lindbergh School District, voters will decide on two three-year seats on the Board of Education. There are four candidates vying for the two …

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Update: Affton Fire Protection District Candidates

Looking for information on candidates in the Affton Fire board race? Here's what you need to know about Robert Hehmeyer, Robert Kuelker and David Pearson.

Robert Hehmeyer for Affton Fire Protection District

Hehmeyer is one of three candidates seeking a seat on the Fire Board.

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. My name is Robert Hehmeyer. I am 54 years old and live at 7717 New Hampshire Avenue.  I graduated from Affton High School in 1977 and have some college education. I trained to be a Journeyman Electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electricians, Local One.   I have two daughters Amy and Christine: Amy is pursuing a degree in Primary Education at Webster University. Christine is Studying to be a Physical Therapist at Lindenwood University. I was born and raised in Affton. I have lived here for 45 years and have been involved in …

joseph

11:43 am on Sunday, March 31, 2013

Mr. Hehemeyer, since you haven't responded to my post at another area of the Affton patch, maybe you will here. Could you please tell me, and the Affton citizens, were you involved with the Affton firefighters going throughout the Affton community, bullying the business owners, advising them that the Affton Firefighters did not support an opponent and stressed to them that they need to remove the…   more ›

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Learn About Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen Candidates

Looking for information on candidates in the Shrewsbury board of aldermen race? Here's what you need to know about Elmer Kauffmann, Timothy Gabrian, Rick Steingruby and Mike Travaglini.

Patch sent all candidates running for seats on the Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April 2 election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on Affton-Shrewsbury Patch this week. There is a contested race for Ward 1 and the candidates in Wards 2 and 3 are running unopposed. Click on the links below to see profiles for the following candidates:  Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3

Meet Shrewsbury's Uncontested Ward 3 Candidate

Travaglini is seeking his seventh term on the board.

Learn About Candidates in the Lindbergh School Board Race

Looking for information on candidates in the Lindbergh school board race? Here's what you need to know about Kara Gotsch, Vic Lenz, Adam McBride and Cindy McDaniel.

Patch sent all candidates running for seats on the Lindbergh School District's Board of Education identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April 2 election. Each school board candidate who returned the survey will be featured on Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch this week in alphabetical order. There are four candidates running for two open seats. Click on the links below to see profiles for the following candidates: 

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