Sample Ballot For April 8, 2008 O'Fallon

I don’t like surprises, especially when I am in the voting booth. Presuming you may not like this kind of surprise either, I am publishing sample ballots, which you will see when you vote on April 8.

I already voted absentee because I will be working hard for you in Jefferson City on election day. Absentee voting is now easier in our district because the new election facility is more conveniently located than the previous one, which meant driving into downtown St. Charles, parallel parking (if you could find a spot), walking a block and taking an elevator to the fifth floor.

To vote absentee, all you have to do is drive to the Highway 79 exit off of I-70. Go North. At the very first right, turn onto Turner. Look for the two story brick building that used to have a sign, “Hoffman Tool” on the side. Although the sign has been removed, you can easily see the faded image still on the building. While the side entrance is not cosmetically fancy, it is a handy location. The people inside are charming and helpful. Here are the requirements to vote absentee according to the Secretary of State’s website:

Registered Missourians who will not be able to go to their polling place on Election Day may vote absentee beginning six weeks prior to an election.

1. Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote;

2. Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability, including a person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability;

4. Employment as an election authority, as a member of an election authority, or by an election authority at a location other than such voter’s polling place;

They do not ask for a note from your mother or your doctor. It is so easy; you will wish you could do this every election.

Note: Since only nine candidates are on the ballot, it is presumed that they will all win unless the previous question is defeated.

Shall the City of O’Fallon, Missouri be authorized to annex the property described as Bayfield, Plat 1, Plat 2, Plat 3 and Amarillo Village excluding lots currently located within the city limits of the City of O’Fallon?

About this proposition: Proposition A deals with formally annexing parts of the referenced subdivision, about 100 homes, to clear up historical confusion about which properties are in the city and which are not.

THIS IS A TAX INCREASE

Proposition P

Shall the City of O’Fallon, Missouri eliminate the property tax levied for public parks and impose a sales tax of one-half of one percent (0.5%) for the purpose of providing for local parks and recreation facilities and storm water control projects for the municipality?

Yes

THIS IS A TAX INCREASE

Proposition I

Shall the City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, impose a sales tax of one-half cent (1/2) for the purpose of funding capital improvements, including acquisition of park land, improvements to recreational facilities, stormwater systems, streets, traffic signalization, storm sewer system and municipal buildings?

Yes

Shall the city limits of the City of Dardenne Prairie, in the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, be extended so as to embrace and include all that part of the county of St. Charles lying within the following boundary lines, to-wit, and known as Area 1 (Post & Tech Dr)

Of all surprises, there are no school board members listed on your ballot because the number of applicants is equal to the number of positions open.

THIS IS A TAX INCREASE

Proposition F

Shall the board of directors of the O’Fallon Fire Protection District be authorized to levy an additional tax of not more than fifteen cents on the one hundred dollars assessed valuation to provide funds for the support of the district?

Yes

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City Of O'Fallon Councilman Candidates for the Commission to Frame a Charter Proposition A Proposition P City of Dardenne Prairie Aldermen Proposition I Proposition 1 Proposition 3 Proposition 6 Proposition 7 Proposition 10 School Boards Fort Zumwalt School District Wentzville School District Francis Howell School District Other O’Fallon Fire Protection District St. Charles County Community College Saint Charles County Election Authority	Municipal Elections April 8 Get Ready I don’t like surprises, especially when I am in the voting booth. Presuming you may not like this kind of surprise either, I am publishing sample ballots, which you will see when you vote on April 8. I already voted absentee because I will be working hard for you in Jefferson City on election day. Absentee voting is now easier in our district because the new election facility is more conveniently located than the previous one, which meant driving into downtown St. Charles, parallel parking (if you could find a spot), walking a block and taking an elevator to the fifth floor. To vote absentee, all you have to do is drive to the Highway 79 exit off of I-70. Go North. At the very first right, turn onto Turner. Look for the two story brick building that used to have a sign, “Hoffman Tool” on the side. Although the sign has been removed, you can easily see the faded image still on the building. While the side entrance is not cosmetically fancy, it is a handy location. The people inside are charming and helpful. Here are the requirements to vote absentee according to the Secretary of State’s website: Registered Missourians who will not be able to go to their polling place on Election Day may vote absentee beginning six weeks prior to an election. Absentee voters must provide one of the following reasons for voting absentee: 1. Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote; 2. Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability, including a person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability; 3. Religious belief or practice; 4. Employment as an election authority, as a member of an election authority, or by an election authority at a location other than such voter’s polling place; 5. Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained. They do not ask for a note from your mother or your doctor. It is so easy; you will wish you could do this every election. Sample Ballots City of O’Fallon Tuesday, April 8, 2008 For Councilman Ward 1 (Vote for one) Mark S. Perkins Daniel E. Christoff For Councilman Ward 2 (Vote for one) Pierce J. Conley For Councilman Ward 3 (Vote for one) John J. Haman, Jr. Dan Haney For Councilman Ward 4 (Vote for one) Jeff Schwentker Scott E. Lee Rick Smith Debbie Cook back to top Shall a Commission be chosen to frame a Charter? Yes No Candidates for the Commission to Frame a Charter (You may vote for each Candidate) Maximum of Thirteen Commissioners Mark S. Perkins James Tresler Debra Hennessy Brent Stafford Jim Pepper John Callahan Mary Laulo John A. Young Dana D. Williams Note: Since only nine candidates are on the ballot, it is presumed that they will all win unless the previous question is defeated. back to top Proposition A Shall the City of O’Fallon, Missouri be authorized to annex the property described as Bayfield, Plat 1, Plat 2, Plat 3 and Amarillo Village excluding lots currently located within the city limits of the City of O’Fallon? Yes No About this proposition: Proposition A deals with formally annexing parts of the referenced subdivision, about 100 homes, to clear up historical confusion about which properties are in the city and which are not. back to top THIS IS A TAX INCREASE Proposition P Shall the City of O’Fallon, Missouri eliminate the property tax levied for public parks and impose a sales tax of one-half of one percent (0.5%) for the purpose of providing for local parks and recreation facilities and storm water control projects for the municipality? Yes No back to top City of Dardenne Prairie Alderman Ward 1 (Vote for one) Scott D. Kolbe Alderman Ward 2 (Vote for one) Wendi Murray Donald Jenkins Alderman Ward 3 (Vote for one) Michael J. Conroy back to top THIS IS A TAX INCREASE Proposition I Shall the City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, impose a sales tax of one-half cent (1/2) for the purpose of funding capital improvements, including acquisition of park land, improvements to recreational facilities, stormwater systems, streets, traffic signalization, storm sewer system and municipal buildings? Yes No back to top Proposition 1 Shall the city limits of the City of Dardenne Prairie, in the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, be extended so as to embrace and include all that part of the county of St. Charles lying within the following boundary lines, to-wit, and known as Area 1 (Post & Tech Dr) Yes No back to top Proposition 3 Shall the city limits of the City of Dardenne Prairie, in the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, be extended so as to embrace and include all that part of the county of St. Charles lying within the following boundary lines, to-wit, and known as Area 3 (Schlafly) Yes No back to top Proposition 6 Shall the city limits of the City of Dardenne Prairie, in the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, be extended so as to embrace and include all that part of the county of St. Charles lying within the following boundary lines, to-wit, and known as Area 6 (Henke & Feise) Yes No Proposition 7 Shall the city limits of the City of Dardenne Prairie, in the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, be extended so as to embrace and include all that part of the county of St. Charles lying within the following boundary lines, to-wit, and known as Area 7 (Kaplan) Yes No back to top Proposition 10 Shall the city limits of the City of Dardenne Prairie, in the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, be extended so as to embrace and include all that part of the county of St. Charles lying within the following boundary lines, to-wit, and known as Area 10 (Page Ave) Yes No Fort Zumwalt School District School Board Members *Of all surprises, there are no school board members listed on your ballot because the number of applicants is equal to the number of positions open.* back to top Wentzville School District School Board Members (Vote for three) Cheryl (Bornhop) Delaporta Patrick Nasi Michael Cecil David Ness Leasa Moor Terry Ratcliff Kenneth Groseclose back to top Francis Howell School District School Board Members (Vote for three) Mark Lafata Bill Spencer Debbie Bixler TK Jones Steve Papin Stephen Johnson Don Kostello Mike Hoehn Mike Sommer back to top The following applies to most residents of St. Charles County O’Fallon Fire Protection District Board of Directors (Vote for one) Charles P. Coyne Sr. David Hinman THIS IS A TAX INCREASE Proposition F Shall the board of directors of the O’Fallon Fire Protection District be authorized to levy an additional tax of not more than fifteen cents on the one hundred dollars assessed valuation to provide funds for the support of the district? Yes No back to top St. Charles County Community College Board of Directors (Vote for two) Billy Collier Timothy Lohmar Craig W. Felzien Robert R. Proost This Capitol Report is a weekly column by Representative Cynthia Davis, from the 19^th District, covering events in the Missouri Legislature and district-wide issues. J If you know of anyone else who would like to receive my Capitol Report, please send an e-mail to Cynthia.Davis@house.mo.gov with the person’s name and e-mail address. We’ll add them to the list. L If you would like to stop receiving the Capitol Report, email us at Cynthia.Davis@house.mo.gov with “unsubscribe” in the subject line.