Politics & Government

Ballwin & Ellisville's Last-Minute Ballot Guide

Ballwin-Ellisville Patch presents a roundup of the major issues and elections voters from the area can expect to see on their ballots Tuesday.

Local elections are Tuesday, when voters get the chance to voice their support for issues affecting Ballwin and Ellisville-area schools, city councils, firefighting services in more. Before you head to the polls, take a moment to review the ballot items you're likely to encounter.

Ellisville Mayor
Ellisville residents will get the chance to vote for on the ballot seeking to head the . At a , special items of note include differing positions on the as well as a countywide sales tax restructuring proposal.

Ellisville Term Lengths
In a referendum that would alter the City of Ellisville's charter, voters throughout the city also will decide whether to extend the length of terms for city council members from three years to four. See the current council's take on the proposal , and find out more information about the procedure .

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Ellisville City Council (Ward 1)
In the only contested aldermanic race in Ellisville or Ballwin, residents of the Ellisville's first ward are expected to elect current mayor , the son of retiring council member Clark Compton. Both candidates have prioritized business development in the city while bringing different professional experience to the council (Editor's Note: Click here to see what ward in Ellisville you live in).

Parkway Board of Education
The Parkway Board of Education has two open seats being sought by three different candidates, including Ballwin resident Kim Appelbaum. Read the profiles written by Appelbaum and incumbent candidates Helen Casteel and Beth Feldman .

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Rockwood Board of Education
The Rockwood School District's school board will see a slightly more competitive race with four candidates going after two seats. Ellisville resident Victor Heiken, along with fellow board candidates Sherri L. Rogers of Chesterfield, Jennifer Kelly of Chesterfield and Bill Brown of Eureka to the board.

Rockwood Bond Issue: Proposition R
Among the issues discussed among Rockwood board candidates is the for the district, which voters will be asked to approve Tuesday.

Metro West Fire Department: Proposition L
Residents within the Metro West Fire Protection District also will be asked to approve the sale of a bond. Proposition L would help fund approximately .

Where can I vote?
Find your polling place by inputting your address, or click here for a list of polling places.  


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