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Jefferson LeaderCounty Leader VVOOTERSTERS GUIDGUIDEE Missouri House of Representatives, District 115 Buchheit-Courtway, Nugent seeking open seat State representatives serve two-year is a unique subject. Sales tax laws were Editor’s note terms. The pay is $35,915 per year, a implemented long before the internet. weekly allowance for miles traveled The Leader presents its Voters Small businesses account for two-thirds Guide for the Nov. 3 general elec- going to and returning from meetings, of new jobs. Most people want to support tion, with information on people and expenses for each day the General small businesses. Small business owners running in contested races for the Assembly is in session. state that the lack of sales tax on internet U.S. and Missouri House of Rep- purchases harms them. Before imple- resentatives. A number of county- BUCHHEIT-COURTWAY, 44, menting a sales tax on internet sales, I wide offices, as well as seats on lives in the Festus area. She and her hus- would want to look seriously at reducing the Jefferson County Council, are band, David, have five children and 15 personal property taxes. I do not support not contested this fall. Informa- grandchildren. She is a health informa- Cyndi Cynthia Nugent eliminating personal property taxes. I tion on ballot propositions also tion services specialist at Mercy Hospital Buchheit-Courtway support a phased-out approach that would are included. This information Jefferson in Crystal City and also works reduce tax assessed to zero after a certain also is posted on our website at part-time at Enterprise Bank and Trust. Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club amount of years. myleaderpaper.com. A 1994 graduate of St. Vincent de and several Republican and conserva- Nugent: Yes, we should all have to Paul High School, she earned an associate tive clubs. I have been a Sunday School pay our taxes. That would be fair to all our The race is down to two to determine degree from Jefferson College in 2018. teacher and have been involved in chil- brick-and-mortar businesses. This would who will succeed Elaine Freeman Gan- Social media: Facebook: Buchheit- dren’s ministries. I have helped numer- be healthy competition. More choices for non as the District 115 representative in CourtwayForMissouri Website: www. ous candidate campaigns. I have created the shoppers. Maybe they can’t get out, the Missouri House of Representatives. cyndi4missouri.com budgets, have board member and officer but now they have more selection. Gannon, a Republican from of NUGENT, 55, lives in Bloomsdale experience, managed treasury funds, and De Soto, was prohibited from running for with her husband, Bob. She recently have been a leader of people. Where should the state budget be a fifth two-year term in the House because partially retired from Sunshine Drapery Nugent: I am a Democratic com- cut to make up for unexpected expenses of the state’s term limit standards. She in Sunset Hills after working in the win- mitteeperson, Democratic Club past incurred to respond to the novel coro- is a candidate for the ’s dow treatment business for more than 20 president, am a past state committee- navirus pandemic? What should not District 3. years. She also worked for the Ste. Gen- woman and past legislative member of be cut? Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway of the evieve School District and had a poultry the Missouri National Education Associa- Buchheit-Courtway: After the Festus area won a three-way race in the house with 16,500 hens. A graduate of tion. I am president of the Ste. Genevieve pandemic hit, Gov. Parson was forced to Republican Party’s primary election in Ste. Genevieve High School, she also County Library Board. I have attended withhold more than $448 million from August, which set her up to face Cynthia attended Jefferson R-7 schools. three Democratic national conventions. the budget. Expenditures for education, D. Nugent of Bloomsdale in the Nov. 3 health and senior services, mental health, general election. What experience do you have Should the General Assembly pass social services and transportation exceed Nugent ran unopposed in the Demo- (elected office, civic organizations, legislation to allow counties, cities and 80 percent of the budget. No matter where cratic Party’s primary. volunteer work, etc.) that might serve other local jurisdictions to join the state you cut, it is painful. Before additional District 115 includes parts of south you well in this position? in collecting sales taxes from internet cuts, we should stop spending on new Jefferson County, northwest Ste. Gen- Buchheit-Courtway: I have been purchases? Why or why not? or expanded programs until the situation evieve County and northern St. Francois active with and advocated for several Buchheit-Courtway: I generally County. organizations, including the 67 Gun Club, do not support additional taxes but this See DISTRICT 115, Page 2 Missouri House of Representatives, District 113 Shaul faces challenge to serve final term in House Dan Shaul faces a challenge in his Windsor High School and attended South unteer a lot of my free time to help the bid to serve a fourth consecutive two-year County Technical School. homeless, including homeless veterans. term representing District 113 in the Mis- Social media: Website: upballot. souri House of Representatives. com/terry-burgess Facebook: Burgess- Should the General Assembly pass In the Nov. 3 general election, Shaul, 4Missouri legislation to allow counties, cities and a Republican from Imperial, will square other local jurisdictions to join the state off against Democratic challenger Terry What experience do you have in collecting sales taxes from internet Burgess of Barnhart. (elected office, civic organizations, purchases? Why or why not? Both ran unopposed in their party’s volunteer work, etc.) that might serve Shaul: It is very important to ensure August primary election. you well in this position? that the vital services that we expect and Because of the state’s term limit Dan Shaul Terry Burgess Shaul: I have been involved in the depend on from local and state govern- standards, if Shaul wins, it will be his last community in many ways. I serve on the ments have the resources to perform term in the state House. SHAUL, 51, lives in Imperial. He Windsor C-1 Board of Education and was these services. This can and should be ac- District 113 covers northeast Jef- and his wife, Kim, have three children. active in the Windsor Freer Parents As- complished by ensuring that the internet ferson County. He is the state director of the Missouri sociation. I have been active in the Boy purchases are treated the same as if they State representatives are paid Grocers Association. He studied aviation Scouts and I have served on the council were purchased at the local neighborhood $35,915 per year, a weekly allowance technology at Parks College. of the church which we attend. brick-and-mortar stores that have sup- for miles traveled going to and return- BURGESS, 38, lives in Barnhart. He Burgess: I worked on the right-to- ported our communities for years. ing from meetings, and expenses for and his wife, Jessica, have a daughter. He work campaign and collected thousands Burgess: I do not think the General each day the General Assembly is in is a union construction laborer for Labor- of signatures to put it on the ballot and session. ers Local 110. He is a 2001 graduate of voted no on Right to Work. I also vol- See DISTRICT 113, Page 6

Absentee and mail-in ballots must be in the County Clerk’s Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. 2 The Leader Voters Guide Nov. 3, 2020, Election Who’s who for the Nov. 3 election Missouri House of Representatives, District 111 Roden faces challenge from Cherry for fourth term If Shane Roden of Cedar Hill is to School of Dental Cherry: Yes, internet purchases What is your stance on Consti- win a fourth term representing District Medicine. He re- should be taxed the same as purchases tutional Amendment No. 3, which 111 in the Missouri House of Represen- ceived a doctorate from the brick-and-mortar stores they would repeal portions of the “Clean tatives in the Nov. 3 general election, degree in dental compete against. The internet sellers Missouri” initiative overwhelmingly the Republican first must turn back a science from St. aren’t contributing to the local economy approved by voters in 2018? challenge from Democrat Daniel (Vern) Louis University through employment taxes, business or Cherry: The voters’ 2018 ballot Cherry of Dittmer. in 1953. local taxes. decision should stand. Republicans are If Roden wins a fourth two-year Social media: assuming totalitarian-style government. term, it will be his last as state representa- Facebook: Vern Where should the state budget be In my years serving in the Navy, I lived tives cannot serve more than eight years Cherry cut to make up for unexpected expenses in countries with that form of govern- under term limits standards. Daniel (Vern) incurred to respond to the novel coro- ment, and believe me, we do not want Both ran unopposed in August in What experi- Cherry navirus pandemic? What should not to go down that road. Gerrymandering their parties’ primary elections. ence do you have be cut? destroys democracy. Roden did not return a Leader can- (elected office, civic organizations, Cherry: I think COVID-19 is a na- didate questionnaire. volunteer work, etc.) that might serve tional issue, not a state issue, and funds Why should voters elect you to this The district includes northwestern you well in this position? should be issued on that basis. Many have position? List your goals, if elected. Jefferson County. Cherry: I am a current board mem- lost health insurance due to layoffs, which Cherry: I have served my profes- State senators and representatives ber of Jefferson County 911 Dispatch. I is another issue that should be dealt with sion and Jefferson County honestly for receive a $35,915 annual salary plus mile- served eight years on the Jefferson Coun- on a national basis. many years. age and $115 per day in expenses for each ty Health Department Board of Trustees day the General Assembly is in session. and I tutored students at Northwest High How would you assess the state On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the School in math for a year. government’s response to the corona- strongest, how would you rate your CHERRY, 92, lives in Dittmer. He virus pandemic? What would you have support of your party’s nominee for has two children and four grandchildren. Should the General Assembly pass done or what would you do differently? president? Explain your reasoning. He is retired after 52 years as a self- legislation to allow counties, cities and Cherry: Poor. Complete failure to Cherry: 1. He has experience. He employed dentist, including 22 years other local jurisdictions to join the state recognize that it was a respiratory disease has endured personal tragedies and en- as a part-time dental instructor at the in collecting sales taxes from internet and that facemasks are a simple way to dured in a positive manner. He served Southern Illinois University at Alton purchases? Why or why not? avoid it. well under President Obama. District 115

Continued from Page 1 and experts during these unprecedented recommended by the state auditor. It My husband was a member of the times. I want to thank the state and local also changed the criteria for district United Steelworkers Union and I am a stabilizes. Each bill proposed in the Gen- government officials, medical profession- boundaries. Some have argued that we past member of the Missouri National eral Assembly has a fiscal note describ- als and all of the front-line workers who could have districts very geographically Education Association legislative com- ing projected costs, but there should be have tried to help us navigate through this out of balance. mittee. a financial analysis to review the actual time. Second guessing at this time would Nugent: Vote no on Constitutional cost of bills that were passed compared not be productive. Amendment No. 3. We have voiced our On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the with the projected cost. Nugent: Our government did not opinion and voted already. Why must we strongest, how would you rate your Nugent: Stop giving tax breaks, even show guidance or direction in slowing let this be changed now? Leave it alone. support of your party’s nominee for if they are temporary, to get the budget this pandemic down early enough. The It is nonpartisan now. What is wrong president? Explain your reasoning. back on track. This is hard to say right necessary precautions were not put with that? Buchheit-Courtway: My support now because so many people have lost in place to prevent this. Look at how for President Trump is a 1. He supports jobs but taxing internet sales would have bad it is now. I hope we can see an im- Why should voters elect you to this law enforcement and law and order in helped the state. provement sooner than later. I highly position? List your goals, if elected. our communities, is a defender of life, Do not take funding from education. suggest wearing masks, washing your Buchheit-Courtway: I have real- liberty and the Second Amendment. He This pandemic has shown how hard it hands frequently, social distancing if life experiences in this district. I have has instituted reforms in the Veterans is on our schools. Some children do not you have to go out and staying home worked, raised a family, volunteered, Administration system. have the necessary tools to learn from if possible. paid taxes, supported business and civic Before the pandemic, we had record home, teachers are stressed enough, some organizations. I have a heart to serve. I employment with a record-high stock have to use their own money for neces- What is your stance on Consti- want to be a true representative of the market. President Trump did away sary supplies to help the students, and tutional Amendment No. 3, which people. I will fight for their voices to be with the North American Free Trade they are not always reimbursed. would repeal portions of the “Clean heard. I am willing to speak for those Agreement. Sen. Biden voted for and Missouri” initiative overwhelmingly who feel that they have no voice. I am supported this agreement. This trade How would you assess the state approved by voters in 2018? pro-life, from conception to the natural deal destroyed many good-paying union government’s response to the coro- Buchheit-Courtway: Amendment end of life, pro-Second Amendment, jobs in this country, especially in the navirus pandemic? What would you No. 1 in 2018 was originally ruled pro-jobs, pro-seniors, pro-students. I auto industry. have done or what would you do dif- unconstitutional because it addressed want to find solutions and resources for Nugent: With 1 being the strongest, ferently? too many issues. An appeals court mental health awareness and prevention I fully support Joe Biden. He has the Buchheit-Courtway: I appreciate overturned that decision. Most of the of suicide, which has devastated too decency and integrity. He knows about the state government allocating $521 issues made sense and I supported many families. government and he believes in a better million of federal CARES Act funding them. However, the troubling part of the Nugent: I will speak up for educa- government for all of us. I have met him swiftly to the counties to distribute to amendment was the issue of redistrict- tion and the future of our children. We more than once. He sat down with me local governments. This amounted to ing, which many people did not know should all be able to have affordable and my husband and we talked about more than $36 million for Jefferson, St. was included or did not understand the health care. Unions need our support; our families, shared pictures and stories Francois and Ste. Genevieve counties potential outcome. The constitutional they have been the backbone for work- of our lives. He still remembers us when combined. I appreciate the governor amendment changed the redistricting ing people. I am against right-to-work we are in a crowd, and will still walk and state officials working with and of legislative districts from a bipartisan legislation because it’s intended to over and acknowledge us, if only for a consulting with medical professionals commission to a state demographer weaken unions. brief moment. Nov. 3, 2020, Election Voters Guide The Leader 3 Who’s who for the Nov. 3 election Missouri House of Representatives, District 110 Kiehne tries to block Bailey from second term Dottie Bailey is seeking her second pated this virus and things had to move A rating) and Missouri Right to Life. I two-year term representing District 110 quickly, I’ll give the response a fair mark. will always stand for law. A thin blue in the Missouri House of Representatives, As time has moved forward, I see too line separates peace and anarchy in our but the Republican will face a Democratic much power laying in the hands of just country. I fully support our police in these opponent who will try to prevent that bid a few people using emergency powers. I critical days. in the Nov. 3 general election. would advocate a reform such as the gov- Kiehne: My mission is to make Two years ago, Bailey won the seat ernor can issue an emergency order for Missouri a place that we can be proud that was vacated when Kirk Mathews 30 days unless approved by 2/3rds of the to call home; a state that’s known for opted against running for a third term. House and Senate. Same for broad stay- high-quality schools, good-paying jobs, Both ran unopposed in August in at-home orders by local governments. Dottie Bailey John Kiehne safe neighborhoods, access to affordable their parties’ primary elections. There is too much potential for abuse with healthcare and safe communities, where The 110th District takes in southwest no reasonable process to protect against residents can feel confident that justice St. Louis County including Eureka and Should the General Assembly pass arbitrary picking of winners and losers, will be served equally, without privilege parts of Wildwood and parts of eastern legislation to allow counties, cities and as we have seen. or discrimination. We must fully fund Franklin County including most of Pa- other local jurisdictions to join the state Kiehne: Missouri has done a poor our schools and pay our teachers a com- cific. in collecting sales taxes from internet job of addressing COVID-19. It was slow petitive salary. We must make healthcare State senators and representatives purchases? Why or why not? to act, its actions have been insufficient accessible and affordable. We must create receive a $35,915 annual salary plus mile- Bailey: I support a split position for and officials have been inconsistent in an environment in which our workers age and $115 per day in expenses for each the Wayfair tax. Yes, cities and other local their messaging, lacking in a robust coor- can earn a living wage while businesses day the General Assembly is in session. jurisdictions should be helped, especially dinated strategy, and they’ve consistently prosper, and we must protect our workers now in this day of COVID-19 but a por- passed on responsibility to counties and from efforts to lower wages and benefits. BAILEY, 46, lives in Eureka. She tion should go back to tax-paying citizens municipalities. I would have immediately has two children. She works for Mort- in the form of income tax reductions. began working to establish access to free On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the gage Solutions Financial. She received a Kiehne: I believe that Missouri testing statewide, created a network to strongest, how would you rate your bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois should pass the Wayfair Tax for taxing conduct contact tracing and made sure support of your party’s nominee for University in 1997. She has been on the internet sales in our state. Not only does that those who have been infected iso- president? Explain your reasoning. St. Louis Mortgage Bankers Board of our state need to bring in more revenue late until they have recovered and aren’t Bailey: I’m at a 1 with President Governors since 2017, the board of the to cover costs – especially during the contagious. We needed a clear, consistent Trump. He stands for law and order, St. Louis Tea Party Coalition since 2015, global health crisis that we’re currently strategy of encouraging masking, social pushes back on the D.C. establishment Social media: Website: dottiebailey. experiencing – but taxing internet sales distancing and proper hygiene practices. like no other and puts America first like com would also help to level the playing field we haven’t seen in decades. KIEHNE, 53, lists his address in for small businesses, which must charge What is your stance on Consti- Kiehne: 1. While an integral part of Pacific. He and his wife, Michelle, have sales taxes on their products. tutional Amendment No. 3, which politics is voting for your favorite can- four children and three grandchildren. He would repeal portions of the “Clean didate, we’re also voting for a platform is a musician and small business owner Where should the state budget be Missouri” initiative overwhelmingly of policy goals and preferences. As a who was a touring musician before the cut to make up for unexpected expenses approved by voters in 2018? Democratic candidate, I represent our pandemic and is now focusing on pro- incurred to respond to the novel coro- Bailey: Clean Missouri in 2018 was party’s support for the working class and ducing and marketing digital content. He navirus pandemic? What should not sold as a Trojan horse to the public in an small businesses, the right for workers to attended the University of Missouri-St. be cut? initiative petition as reform to lobbyists organize and collectively bargain, every Louis and Webster University. Bailey: There are numerous bureau- gifts to politicians. But what is really did American’s need for access to affordable Social media: Website: johnkiehne. cracies that I have found just produces was took the current form of drawing healthcare, the need to protect our envi- com Facebook: John Kiehne for State more problems than they solve. I would legislative districts, which is done by a ronment and the fight for justice for every Representative Twitter, Instagram, You- recommend a 10 percent to 20 percent bipartisan commission, and gave it to a American citizen, including women, Tube, TikTok, Snapchat: @johnkiehne- decrease in salaries for bureaucrats. I singular auditor appointed demographer. minorities, the disabled, the elderly, the formo include myself in this equation. Our Amendment 3 would put that power back infirm, the poor and the LGBTQ commu- programs for the disabled, education and into the hands of the bipartisan commis- nity. Joe Biden supports and will promote What experience do you have other quality-of-life-sustaining programs sion and also completely ban lobbyists these priorities. (elected office, civic organizations, need to be kept in place. gifts, which Clean Missouri in 2018 volunteer work, etc.) that might serve Kiehne: Missouri was short on rev- failed to do. you well in this position? enue and underfunding critical respon- Kiehne: I support efforts to eliminate Bailey: I’ve been in the banking sibilities before the coronavirus hit. In gerrymandering, the influence of money business most of my career. In 2010, recent years we’ve slipped into the base- and the influence of lobbyists in Mis- Election info the Dodd-Frank Act was passed, and ment for revenue per citizen compared souri government. The voters approved Polls throughout Missouri the Consumer Finance Protection Board with other states while underfunding Clean Missouri in 2018 and I believe open promptly at 6 a.m. and was formed, which was not a check top our public schools, falling nearly $900 that they are smart enough to know what close at 7 p.m. All voters help the consumer but hurt many through million short yearly to fix our roads and they voted for, despite Republican politi- massive regulation. I teamed up with bridges and cutting services for our poor, cians’ assertions otherwise. The Missouri standing in line at 7 p.m. will the Heritage Foundation in Washington, handicapped and elderly. Missouri has motto is “Let the Welfare of the People be allowed to cast a ballot. D.C., to form the Real Estate Sentinel some of the worst-paid teachers and state be the Supreme Law” and our govern- Program, which is pushing back on this workers in the U.S. while allowing our ment shouldn’t be used as a means to If you are unsure if you massive regulating bureaucratic giant. rural and urban communities to falter and disenfranchise voters for the benefit of a are registered to vote or Kiehne: Not only have I worked as decay. Tax incentives and tax cuts for the select group of people. have any other election-re- a small businessperson for 35 years, I’ve wealthy have starved our budget for years lated questions, call the Jef- spent the last 13 years as a foster provider, and now we’re paying for it. Why should voters elect you to this advocate and guardian for at-risk and position? List your goals, if elected. ferson County Clerk’s Office traumatized children and adults. I’m also How would you assess the state Bailey: I have been endorsed by at 636-797-5486 or the St. on the board of Heartland Independent government’s response to the corona- the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, Louis County Board of Elec- Living Center, which provides in-home virus pandemic? What would you have the Missouri Police Chiefs Association, tion Commissoners at 314- services to the disabled in Franklin, Gas- done or what would you do differently? the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, 615-1851. conade and Maries counties. Bailey: Considering no one antici- the National Rifle Association (with an 4 The Leader Voters Guide Nov. 3, 2020, Election Who’s who for the Nov. 3 election U.S. House of Representatives, District 2 Wagner faces two challengers for fifth term

Ann Wagner is seeking a fifth two- government should adopted nationwide. year term as Missouri’s 2nd District stay off the backs Schupp: People across the country representative in the U.S. House of Rep- of hard-working are calling out for change, and it’s up to resentatives. Americans. I ap- Congress to respond to those calls with To get back to Washington, D.C., plied these values action. Certainly, we acknowledge when Wagner will have to defeat in the Nov. to my career in the progress is made while also working to 3 general election Democrat Jill Schupp private sector and address existing inequalities and continu- of Creve Coeur and Libertarian Martin V. with grassroots ally seeking justice for those who have Schulte of Ballwin. organizations as a been denied it. Social justice also means All ran unopposed in their parties’ committeewoman access to affordable health care (includ- respective primary elections in August. in Lafayette Town- Jill Schupp Martin V. Schulte ing in our rural and underserved areas), The district covers a small portion ship. good jobs with decent wages and benefits, of northeastern Jefferson County and Schupp: While my sons were in businesses and houses. The latest CARES secure retirement, affordable childcare extends across most of St. Louis County school, I noticed the lack of air condition- debacle is nothing more than a thinly options, and quality education, so that and into St. Charles County. ing left students struggling to concentrate. veiled attempt to make people more reli- people have the fair shot they deserve to U.S. representatives are paid No one stepped up to solve the problem. ant on government assistance. care for themselves and their families. $174,000 per year. I took action. I ran for school board Schulte: Congress should not be in and won. Since then, my desire to help There’s always talk about insti- the business of legislating winners and WAGNER, 58, lists her address my community has put me on a path of tuting term limits for members of losers. Federal legislation should enable as Ballwin. She and her husband, Ray, public service, to the Creve Coeur City Congress. Would term limits be a good equality and secure individual liberties. have three children and one grandchild. Council, the state House and the State thing or a bad thing, and why? She earned a bachelor’s degree in busi- Senate, where every bill I’ve passed has Wagner: I support a constitutional Why should voters elect you to this ness administration with an emphasis in had bipartisan support. amendment to limit the number of years position? List your goals, if elected. logistics from University of Missouri in Schulte: A vast majority of my ex- members can serve, though without this Wagner: I’m fighting for a full Columbia. perience working in the government has being passed, the most important piece economic recovery to help families Social media: Website: annwagner. been through the Department of Defense of this conversation is whether repre- impacted by the pandemic and bring com Twitter: @AnnLWagner Facebook: (25 years). sentatives continue to learn from their unemployment rates back down to re- Ann4Congress constituents and effectively speak up for cord lows. I’m working hard to increase SCHUPP, 65, lists her address as How would you grade the federal them. Some members become part of the affordable healthcare options for all. I Creve Coeur. She and her husband, Mark, government’s response to the corona- swamp or stop representing their constitu- support healthcare premium assistance have two children. She is in her second virus pandemic? What would you have ents’ interests. In fact, many Democratic for those who have lost their jobs during term as the District 24 state senator and done or what would you do differently? members have refused to vote or talk with COVID, ending surprise medical billing previously served three terms in the Wagner: We have learned that we constituents in person this year. But I fly and protecting those with pre-existing Missouri House of Representatives. She need more resources and public en- home immediately after votes to listen conditions while reducing premiums also has been elected to the Creve Coeur gagement to quickly implement testing, directly to the community and learn how and prescription drug prices. I support City Council and Ladue School District contact tracing and isolation protocols, I can best represent you. policies like tax cuts and ensuring you Board of Education. She is a graduate while promoting social distancing and Schupp: In Jefferson City, I’ve seen keep more of your paychecks. I’m com- of Parkway North High School and the avoiding harmful shutdowns. I’m de- firsthand how term limits can create a mitted to addressing the crisis on our University of Missouri in Columbia. She veloping these lessons into practices that revolving door between people who serve Southern border, fighting crime and sex received a teaching certificate from the will improve our public health readiness in the legislature and lobbyists. Regard- trafficking and getting children back to University of Missouri-St. Louis. and keep Missouri’s families safe. I’ve less of what one thinks of term limits, school safely. Social media: Website: JillSchupp. introduced legislation to expand tele- it is clear that Ann Wagner’s political Schupp: We deserve representation com Twitter: @JillSchupp Instagram: health services, protect nursing home career needs to come to an end. She’s that puts our families first – not lobby- @JillSchuppforCongress Facebook: residents, improve health security, spent her political career cozying up to ists and corporate special interests that ElectJillSchupp address mental health, shore up U.S. special interests and big corporations and Ann Wagner prioritizes. I will work SCHULTE, 44, lives in Ballwin. He supply of treatments and improve the has turned her back on Missouri families. across the aisle for common-sense and his wife, Amy, have four children. national strategic stockpile. Despite She needs to be held accountable for these solutions to solve real problems: afford- He is employed at a functional specialist room for improvement, I’m proud of choices. ing critical medications, making sure and adviser at TechGuard Security LLC the government’s fastest-ever progress Schulte: Term limits are a good our kids are safe at school, building and served in the U.S. Navy. He has a on a vaccine, treatments and building a thing. Term limits allow people with fresh an economy that works for everyone. master’s degree in human resources and testing regime from scratch. ideas to partake in the legislative process. Big Pharma and corporate interests organizational development at Univer- Schupp: Missourians are still at risk Not everyone votes and members of Con- are funding and backing my opponent, sity of Louisville and a bachelor’s degree and many are struggling to make ends gress are mostly elected by pluralities. while my campaign is powered by peo- in workforce education and Training meet. The federal government must step ple. We must get money out of politics from Southern Illinois University Car- up and deliver relief to those who need How should Congress respond to and reduce the influence of special in- bondale. it most, not big corporations and the calls to improve social justice? terests in Washington. I am committed Social media: Facebook: facebook. well-connected. We need to significantly Wagner: Congress must ensure all to restoring decency, and my allegiance com/mvschulte Website: martinvschulte. increase our investments in testing, trac- people are treated with dignity and re- is to the people above all else. com ing and treatment. If elected, as I’ve done spect by law enforcement. That’s why I Schulte: How has the government throughout my time in public service, I voted for the Justice Act, which increases been working for you? I am strong on What experience do you have will work across the aisle to find biparti- transparency and accountability for the individual liberty and responsibility. I (elected office, civic organizations, san solutions that help working families. use of force. We’re blessed to have brave believe that a watchful eye needs to be volunteer work, etc.) that might serve Congress must come together to pass people serving as police officers, and the over the executive branch, no matter who you well in this position? another relief bill that reflects the needs Justice Act would help them better ac- is elected president. My first priority will Wagner: I was born and raised in of the American people and allocates complish their mission to be guardians be representing the people of District 2 the district, where I have spent my life resources needed to both save lives and of the people in the neighborhoods they over a party. giving back to the community through jump-start the economy. serve. I’m also proud that St. Louis-area volunteering, community service and Schulte: I’d give it a C-. Congress police departments have adopted many On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the political organizing. My first job was at has done a poor job releasing taxes back reforms that are being called for and urge strongest, how would you rate your my parents’ carpet store, learning about to the people of this country. It is bad Congress to stop playing politics and hard work, customer service and how enough that people have lost their jobs, pass this bill to ensure best practices are See DISTRICT 2, Page 6 Nov. 3, 2020, Election Voters Guide The Leader 5 Who’s who for the Nov. 3 election U.S House of Representatives, District 8 Smith faces pair of challengers for new term In what is something of a rematch to empower one group of people in our work together on a solution. This district of the November 2018 election, a Festus nation’s capital – swamp-dwelling lob- looks fine from the interstate, but on resident is challenging Republican Jason byists. Mass exodus of Congress every the side roads we see extreme poverty, Smith, who is seeking another two-year couple of years will ensure that lobbyists infant-mother mortality, hunger and food term representing District 8 in the U.S. and their influence grow stronger and that insecurity, abandoned hospitals, schools House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 their voices are the ones writing our na- and businesses, little hope and little help. general election. tion’s laws and policies, not the American We need leadership from someone who Democrat Kathy Ellis, a social people or the representatives they elect. cares, not someone who ignores the needs worker and psychotherapist from Festus, Ellis: It is worth exploring. We have of the people. is challenging Smith, a small business too many members of Congress who have Jason Smith owner, lawyer and farmer from Salem. Kathy Ellis been in too long and have lost contact On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the Ellis is hoping this time around to with their constituents, as well as being strongest, how would you rate your close the gap. Smith won two years ago ues. I grew up working around agriculture influenced by lobbyists. The seats in support of your party’s nominee for with 73 percent of the vote. and my dad’s small business, I saw how Congress should not be the job that lasts president? Explain your reasoning. Libertarian Tom Schmitz of Rolla government overreach can have dire for a lifetime. We need new life from new Smith: 1. The record of accomplish- also is in the race. He did not return a consequences. I will continue to fight to people to create a robust and engaged ment in President Trump’s 3 1/2 years is Leader candidate questionnaire. get the government out of your business Congress that acts on behalf of the people. astonishing: Thousands of burdensome All ran unopposed in their parties’ so you can raise your family and care for regulations repealed, massive middle- primary elections in August. your livelihood as you know best. How should Congress respond to class tax cuts, more than 200 miles of Smith first was seated in Congress in Ellis: I am the vice-chair of a com- calls to improve social justice? border wall completed, ended trade deals June 2015 after he won a special election prehensive community health center, Smith: Those on the left controlling hurting American workers, tore up the to fill a vacancy created when Jo Ann secretary of the board of a domestic the Democratic Party believe that defund- disastrous Iran nuclear deal, confirmed Emerson resigned. He then was re-elected violence shelter and a board member of ing the police and calling America ‘rac- hundreds of conservative judges, ushered to a full two-year term in 2014 and was a cultural diversity committee. These ist’ are the best places to start. I couldn’t in 50-year lows in unemployment and re-elected in 2016 and 2018. positions have helped me develop a broad disagree more strongly. We need law delivered the best economy in a lifetime. At its northernmost point, District perspective on the needs of people and enforcement to keep communities, busi- He did all of this in the face of a failed im- 8 covers most of western and southern how those can be addressed. nesses and families safe. Police officers peachment sham and while dealing with Jefferson County and extends south to put their lives on the line every day, we a global pandemic. I am excited about the state line. How would you grade the federal owe them more thanks than we can give. what we have accomplished so far, but The pay for U.S. representative is government’s response to the corona- In the wake of recent events, we have to even more excited for what comes next. $174,000 a year, plus allowances. virus pandemic? What would you have make sure that as individuals and as a Ellis: I would rate my support as a done or what would you do differently? country we become better – better people, “1.” We need someone as president who SMITH, 40, is from Salem and lists Smith: While the president and better citizens and better Americans. That has the experience and wisdom we need his home in Cape Girardeau. He is a his coronavirus task force deserve high will make more of a difference than any to calm this nation down from hate-filled family farm owner, an attorney, a former marks for their response, Congress new law or regulation could. speech, the destruction of our democratic small business owner and real estate unfortunately deserves a failing grade. Ellis: As a nation, we need to accept values and Constitution. We need some- agent. He received bachelor’s degrees President Trump immediately halted that we need to make changes. From one who understands the people and in agriculture economics and business international flights from countries of governments to industry, the courts, the can empathize with their pain. We need administration from the University of high outbreak, gave decision and control police and education, we need to examine a leader who makes decisions on what Missouri in Columbia in 2001 and a law to local governments and through his how we can provide equal opportunities we need, not in his best interests, and degree in 2004 from Oklahoma City operation “Warp Speed” we have three to all Americans. We have been wounded someone who hires competent people. We University in 2004. vaccines already in the final trial phases. greatly by the lack of equality that has need someone who is respected around Social media: Website: www. Those type of successes don’t just hap- existed for years. We have a Congress the world, and that is Joe Biden. electjasonsmith.com Facebook: pen. On the other side, it has been unfor- right now that is not communicating, an JasonSmithForMissouri Twitter: tunate to see the constant politicization of electorate that is becoming more divided @JasonSmithMO the virus by Speaker Nancy Pelosi who and a loss of direction. We need to talk ELLIS, 64, lives in Festus. She is thinks it will help her this election if the to each other, not just allow social media married to Ann Gettinger. She is a board- country stays locked down and businesses to spread its lies. We need policies from Election info certified licensed clinical social worker and schools closed. Congress that will help. and a trauma and addictions counselor. Ellis: The current response from this The Jefferson County She worked in private practice in Sunset administration has been unacceptable. We Why should voters elect you to this Clerk’s Office has started a Hills and currently works in Festus. She are still suffering from the lack of long- position? List your goals, if elected. Facebook page to keep vot- graduated from Northwest High School term planning that should have been in Smith: The district has been my ers up to date on upcoming in 1974, received a bachelor’s degree in place. This will not be the last epidemic- family’s home for seven generations. elections. It can be found at: administration of justice from the Univer- pandemic or crisis situation that we will Serving you allows me to fight for the Jefferson County, MO Elec- sity of Missouri-St. Louis in 1977 and a have as a nation. There needs to be strong values which make up the heart of rural tion Office. master’s degree in social work in from cooperation among federal, state and America: A smaller, less intrusive govern- Washington University in 1978. local governments, as well as coordina- ment, more personal freedoms and pro- Social media: Website: www. tion from other countries in this world tecting farms, Main Street businesses and Whether signs or elec- ellisforcongress.com Facebook: to effectively eradicate the potential for families. I want to make sure that the way tioneering is allowed outside Kathy Ellis for Congress Twitter: this to occur again. We need to develop of life we know is preserved for genera- your polling place is a deci- @ellisforcongress a massive response team that emphasizes tions to come, that it is not eroded by the sion made by the venue, and prevention rather than an uncoordinated, onslaught of a liberal agenda that aims to any violations should be re- What experience do you have ineffective and unequal governmental empower governments over families. We ported to the management (elected office, civic organizations, reaction. need a federal government that works for of the building. However, volunteer work, etc.) that might serve Missourians, not the other way around. under state law, no signs or you well in this position? There’s always talk about insti- Ellis: I am not a politician. I am a Smith: My parents, grandparents, tuting term limits for members of public servant. I have spent my career electioneering are allowed great grandparents and grandparents Congress. Would term limits be a good working with individuals who are suf- within 25 feet of the door to before them all called this area home. I thing or a bad thing, and why? fering. I listen to them. When they reveal any polling place. know what it means to fight for our val- Smith: Strict term limits only serve the extent of their problems, we begin to 6 The Leader Voters Guide Nov. 3, 2020, Election Who’s who for the Nov. 3 election U.S. House of Representatives, District 3 Imperial woman seeks to unseat Luetkemeyer Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer of the St. Louis area. enced truck driver and heavy equipment calls to improve social justice? St. Elizabeth is seeking his sixth two-year The pay for operator. I have run for city councils, Steinman: Do their occupation with term in the U.S. House of Representa- U.S. representative mayor the Missouri House of Represen- respect to the general public instead of tives, but he faces two challengers who is $174,000 a year, tatives, governor, the U.S. Congress and special-interest groups. will attempt to block him from returning plus allowances. president. I have served on the Jefferson to Washington, D.C., in the Nov. 3 general City Veterans Council. Why should voters elect you to this election. STEINMAN, position? List your goals, if elected. Democrat Megan Rezabek, a main- 68, lives in Jeffer- How would you grade the federal Steinman: I’m real. I’ve been a tenance worker from Imperial, won the son City. He and government’s response to the corona- member of unions. I started and sold Democratic Party’s primary in August by his wife, Velma L. virus pandemic? What would you have businesses. I’ve been involved in all a 2-to-1 margin against Dennis Oglesby Steinman, have a Leonard Steinman II done or what would you do differently? phases of farming (dairy, wheat, cattle, and will square off against Luetkemeyer son. He is a retired Steinman: Bad. There is a solution. potato, cotton) and I’ve been a migrant and Libertarian Leonard Steinman II of businessman, which included owning a Masks are one part of it, but a vaccina- worker. I know the problems of business Jefferson City in the general election. trucking company. A graduate of Jeffer- tion could not be used since 1953 because and working people. Steinman ran unopposed in August, son City High School, he trained to be a the U.S. signed the chemical-biological- but Luetkemeyer easily outdistanced four welder at the Nichols Career Center in radiological warfare treaty. On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the challengers to win the Republican Party’s Jefferson City and learned to be a heavy strongest, how would you rate your nomination. equipment operator as a member of the There’s always talk about insti- support of your party’s nominee for Luetkemeyer, from St. Elizabeth, is U.S. Navy Seebees in the mid-1970s. tuting term limits for members of president? Explain your reasoning. a farmer and small business owner who Congress. Would term limits be a good Steinman: I don’t know him. I’ll was director of the Missouri Division of What experience do you have thing or a bad thing, and why? vote for him because he is a Libertar- Tourism from 2006-2008. (elected office, civic organizations, Steinman: Absolutely, then there ian, but I vote for the person who has Neither Luetkemeyer nor Rezabek volunteer work, etc.) that might serve would be people in office who would do done something besides trying to collect returned Leader candidate question- you well in this position? their occupation instead of lobbying all the money like a street panhandler who has a naires. Steinman: I volunteered with the time. Then some things would get done. “Work for Food” sign. We should get rid District 3 covers northern Jefferson American Red Cross during the cleanup of the primary elections. What a waste of County and extends north and west past of Joplin after tornadoes. I am an experi- How should Congress respond to time and money. District 113 District 2

Continued from Page 1 state’s response was one of balancing elected remain the same: Build a better Continued from Page 4 public health and individual freedom. economy with family-sustainable jobs, Assembly should pass that legislation. I Burgess: The coronavirus has been improve the public education system by support of your party’s nominee for would think most of the hard-working very difficult this year as my wife tested ensuring students, teachers and parents president? Explain your reasoning. middle class would agree they are paying positive for the virus and she is a regis- have the tools to prepare students for col- Wagner: 1. I worked with President enough in taxes and do not want more tered nurse who is very careful. The state lege or careers upon graduation from high Trump to give Missouri’s families the taxes and tax increases. should have responded faster. I would school and I will always support all of our biggest tax cut in history; employ more have mandated 6 feet social distanc- first responders. It is my continued fight Americans than ever before and achieve Where should the state budget be cut ing and encouraged people to spread for these goals along, with my proven record-low unemployment rates for to make up for unexpected expenses in- out more. Masks can work if handled conservative values, that makes me right minorities, women, and youth; support curred to respond to the novel coronavi- correctly. Taking the mask off and on, person to represent the 113th District. record economic growth; reduce pre- rus pandemic? What should not be cut? touching your face with your hands and Burgess: I want to maintain our scription drug costs and introduce more Shaul: Education should not be cut. not being clean and sanitized would not property values, lower crime rates, end affordable health insurance options; sup- The best way to deal with a potential help contain the spread. I would highly government corruption and support our port Social Security and Medicare; and budget shortfall due to this pandemic encourage everyone to wear a mask if police and other first responders. We hold China and Iran accountable. Biden’s would be to limit new spending and new social distancing cannot be practiced, but need to bring back our good-paying jobs socialist proposals would raise taxes on projects. By doing this, we should be able I would not mandate it. to Missouri instead of shipping them to the middle class, decrease your healthcare to maintain the level of services that the China. We need affordable health care options, use your tax dollars to fund late- community relies upon. What is your stance on Consti- and lower prescription drug costs. I would term abortions, and undermine Trump’s Burgess: I would not cut the budget tutional Amendment No. 3, which support our kids and public schools and campaign to protect against Chinese and to our police, first responders, health care would repeal portions of the “Clean never bend or waiver on my values. Iranian aggression. and public schools. If anything, we need Missouri” initiative overwhelmingly Schupp: I am a supporter of Vice to help and support them more. I would approved by voters in 2018? On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the President Biden, but no matter who look into government’s wasteful spending Shaul: I support Amendment No. strongest, how would you rate your wins the presidential election, I am com- and look at increasing taxes on anyone 3, because it will eliminate all lobbyist support of your party’s nominee for mitted to restoring decency and civility making more than $500,000 a year. For gifts and will ensure that the legislative president? Explain your reasoning. in politics. If elected, I want Missouri far too long, the middle class has carried districts are a true and fair reflection of the Shaul: 1. Based on my proven posi- families to know they’ll have a champion the state by paying its fair share and now communities that they represent. tion of protecting the Second amendment in Congress who will fight tirelessly for I think it’s time for the super wealthy to Burgess: I am a big supporter of and ensuring that every life has a voice, them to have better access to health care, do the same instead of getting away with Clean Missouri. I do not support repeal- I will be supporting President Trump for a quality education, and an economy that all the tax loopholes that they do. ing any part of it. Politicians for too long re-election. works for them. I’ll fight to get money have been bought and paid for by special Burgess: I would give Joe Biden a out of politics and reduce the influence How would you assess the state interests. And a lot of politicians like ger- 3. I am excited to see and watch the de- that special interests have over our elec- government’s response to the corona- rymandering to manipulate and rig the bates. Joe has been in politics for a very tions and representatives. I’ll show up virus pandemic? What would you have boundaries of an electoral constituency. long time with a lot of other politicians, for working Missourians no matter what. done or what would you do differently? We need to leave Clean Missouri alone. regardless of party. We need term limits Schulte: 1. Jo Jorgensen has great Shaul: Missouri’s response to the on the federal level like we do on the state ideas to make the government work for you coronavirus pandemic is hard to assess Why should voters elect you to this level. No one should make a career out and change will never happen if, we as the during the pandemic itself. When the position? List your goals, if elected. of serving the people in government. We citizen oversight of government, keep elect- pandemic is over, we will see that the Shaul: My goals since getting need new people in office. ing the same people to the same positions. Nov. 3, 2020, Election Voters Guide The Leader 7 Issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot Constitutional Amendment No. 1 Term limits would be extended to more state offices Missourians will be asked on Nov. 3 tary of state, auditor and attorney general. to our term limits for all state officials “We want people in there who are to pass judgement on two amendments to A simple majority vote is required and prevent them from becoming career experienced and know the job and know the Missouri Constitution. for passage. politicians,” he told the Missouri Times. what they’re doing,” he said. “I do think By far, the one that has received the Voters in 1992 approved instituting Former State Rep. Brandon Ellington that those are a little different categori- most attention is Constitutional Amend- term limits for members of the General (D-Kansas City) argued against the initia- cally and functionally than those top ment No. 3, which seeks to change the Assembly. State senators cannot serve more tive when it came up for debate. executive positions.” “Clean Missouri” initiative passed by than two four-year terms and state represen- He noted he used to be in favor of Missouri is one of eight states to voters in 2018. tatives are limited to four two-year terms. term limits until he became a lawmaker limit governors to two terms during their In contrast, there’s been little public- Amendment No. 1 was placed on the and saw lobbyists were the only ones with lifetimes. Only five have such limits on ity surrounding Constitutional Amend- ballot by the General Assembly. “institutional knowledge.” treasurers. Some states have less restric- ment No. 1, which aims to institute limits The sponsor of the initiative, state “Term limits have proven to be a tive term limits. for all statewide elected officials. Sen. (R-Parkville) hindrance,” he said. Currently, 23 states, including Mis- Currently, the governor and treasurer said passage of the amendment is in line State Sen. (R-Lamar) has souri, specify no term limits for lieuten- cannot serve more than two four-year with the wishes of the public. said he believes it’s a benefit to allow ant governors; 31 do not limit terms of terms in their lifetimes. A “yes” vote on “The voters of Missouri have made it attorneys general and auditors to build service for secretaries of state, 33 do not Amendment No. 3 would extend those clear they emphatically support term lim- expertise in office and he’s like to see the limit terms of attorneys general and 17 limits to the lieutenant governor, secre- its. This measure will bring consistency limit removed for treasurers. have no limit on auditors. Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Republicans call for do-over on ‘Clean Missouri’ Missouri voters overwhelmingly ap- sue before voters. Currently, 113 of the 163 seats in and “finish the job” the 2018 amendment proved the Lobbying, Campaign Finance Clean Missouri in 2018 replaced the the Missouri House of Representatives did not do, by banning gifts to legislators and Redistricting Initiative, better known old method of redrawing state House and are held by Republicans and 23 of the 34 from paid lobbyists and reducing cam- as Clean Missouri, in 2018. Senate districts. Under the old method, the state senators are Republican. paign contribution limits. On Nov. 3, Missourians will be asked governor appointed a commission made Clean Missouri proponents point out A group called No on 3, which op- if they want to keep the Clean Missouri up of equal numbers of Republicans and those numbers are out of whack, as most poses the amendment on the November amendment to the state’s constitution, Democrats to redraw the maps, with a focus votes for statewide offices are routinely ballot, counters on its website that its pas- which 62 percent of voters said they on making districts compact. If that panel decided within 10 percentage points. sage likely would limit minority represen- wanted, or make changes to it. couldn’t agree, appellate judges took over. Amendment 3 would eliminate the tation and that instead of drawing districts The amendment on next month’s bal- Critics of that method claim state leg- nonpartisan demographer and replace it based on total population, it would use the lot, called Constitutional Amendment No. islators often worked together to produce with separate bipartisan panels to redraw number of registered voters – a change that 3, or less popularly the Redistricting Pro- districts that assured their re-election, at the state House and Senate maps. The would likely benefit the Republican Party. cess and Criteria, Lobbying and Campaign best. At worst, it resulted in gerryman- 20 members of each group would be No on 3 also says the amendment’s Finance Amendment, will ask voters if dered districts, the critics say. nominated by state and congressional proposed ban on lobbyist gifts will have a they want to reverse the method they chose Clean Missouri was intended to fix district committees of each party. The minimal impact because the current limit two years ago to have the state legislative that. Under the changes approved by vot- governor would ultimately make the is $5, which Clean Missouri put in place. maps redrawn after each federal Census. ers in 2018, the state auditor was charged appointments. Likewise, critics of Amendment 3 The General Assembly placed the is- with hiring a nonpartisan demographer to It would also de-emphasize the re- say reducing contributions to Senate sue on the ballot, with Republicans voting draw districts to produce more competi- quirement to redraw districts with an eye candidates by $100, from the $2,500 set overwhelmingly in approval. tive elections, with the idea of producing toward competitive elections. by Clean Missouri in 2018 to $2,400 per All but one of the 46 Democrats in a General Assembly that better reflects A group formed to support Amend- election, would not have the sweeping the House voted against placing it on the voters statewide. ment 3 called Fair Missouri says on its changes promised by some supporters. ballot, and none of the eight Democratic Republicans generally believe hav- website that the bipartisan committee The limit on donations to House senators voted for it. ing districts drawn by a nonpartisan de- will work to keep cities from being split candidates would remain at $2,000 per All legislators representing Jefferson mographer will result in more Democrats up among districts, will guard against election, an amount also set by Clean County and Eureka voted to place the is- serving in the General Assembly. minorities from being underrepresented Missouri in 2018. Olympian Village Propositions A and U Pair of issues target town’s first businesses Olympian Village voters on Nov. 3 “This (annexation) will not involve does not expect it to be much. tomers and 5 percent for nonresidential can help the town welcome its first entry any homeowners,” Hulvey said. “There’s “It would be a small supplement,” customers. into the business world, Mayor Adrianne not a thing there. Only Olympian Village Hulvey said. “There are no windfalls Olympian Village voters approved a Hulvey said. residents will vote on these propositions.” around these parts.” June 2 ballot measure asking permission to Both Proposition A and Proposition The name of the developer is not Otherwise, annexing the property sell the city’s wastewater treatment system. U need simple majorities to pass, she said. available for release at this time, she said. should not significantly affect Olympian “We have accepted an RFP – request Proposition A asks voters for permis- She said any business would be welcome Village residents, she said. for proposal – from a company to buy the sion to annex a small section of land north in in Olympian Village, which up to now has “Most of the services (for a business wastewater system,” Hulvey said. “The tax of the city limits that now is un unincor- never had a brick-and-mortar business. locating in the annexed area) will continue would provide the city with money for the porated Jefferson County, Hulvey said. “There has been no commercial busi- to be provided by the county, like their general fund from each connection. There “It’s 850 square feet on the north ness in Olympian Village,” Hulvey said. emergency services and water,” she said. are 274 connections, approximately.” side of Hwy. 67,” she said. “It’s south of “There is no business in the city. She said Proposition U has to do She said she could not provide the Athena School Road. It does not include “If it passes, the city of Olympian with the sale of the Olympian Village name of the potential buyer of the system the existing gas station (at Athena School Village will have access to a little bit of wastewater treatment plant and system. at this time. Road and Hwy. 110). We were approached commercial taxes.” Voters are being asked to establish a Hulvey said she is not aware of any by an individual interested in developing She said she could not speculate as business license tax on utilities, includ- organized opposition to either proposi- the property for a retail business.” to how much tax money the development ing companies supplying public utility tion. “We had a public hearing on these,” She said no one lives on the property. would raise for Olympian Village, but services, of 5 percent for residential cus- she said. “No residents complained.” 8 The Leader Voters Guide Nov. 3, 2020, Election Issues on the Nov. 3 election ballot Pacific FPD Proposition Safety The how-to on casting District tries again for absentee, mail-in first tax hike since 2004 If you’re intending to avoid the lines at the polls on Nov. 3 for whatever Safety is the key word concerning a be expanded. reason, the deadline to apply for either ballot issue that will be decided by vot- He said the Robertsville station was an absentee ballot or a mail-in ballot is ers in the Pacific Fire Protection District built in 1980 but last updated in 1991. Oct. 22. on Nov. 3. “In the 1980s, all the firefighters were Absentee ballots have always been That’s the reason that the initiative men,” he said. “That’s not the way it is available for those who are in the military, was called Proposition Safety, said Pete today. We would need to provide separate are working and can’t make it to the polls, Gallagher, a retired captain with the sleeping quarters and separate bathrooms. are ill, or are a sick person’s caretaker. district who is a leader of Citizens for The station also is not (Americans with Those who cast an absentee ballot Proposition Safety, which is promoting it. Disabilities Act) compliant.” are required to supply a reason why they Absentee “The No. 1 thing about this is it’s all Additional firefighters, he said, likely can’t vote in person. about safety,” Gallagher said. “Safety for would be recruited from the ranks of the For the November general election, vs. our firefighters, safety for our residents, district’s 14 part-time officers. another reason to vote absentee has been mail-in ballots safety with our equipment.” “We’d like to hire from within, and provided – if feel you’re at risk of contacting Voters will be asked to authorize a keep them throughout their careers,” COVID-19. Here are answers to commonly property tax increase of 27 cents per $100 Sagehorn said. Those considered at risk, according asked questions. of assessed valuation. He said the part-timers are used to to the law, include people who are 65 Do I have to give a specific reason The owner of a home assessed at fill in for vacationing or sick or injured years old or older, are in a long-term care to request a ballot? $150,000 by the county Assessor’s Office firefighters. facility, have chronic lung disease, severe Absentee - YES will pay $76.95 per year more in real- “They help to keep our overtime heart conditions, moderate or severe Mail-in - NO estate taxes. The property tax also affects costs down,” he said. asthma, diabetes, liver disease, chronic personal property tax rates. Gallagher said the district also would kidney disease or are on dialysis or have Can I vote in person at the County Clerk’s Office? The district’s current tax rate is 66.96 like to streamline the number of vehicles a compromised immune system. Absentee - YES cents per $100 of assessed valuation. in its fleet. For some of the provisions to cast an Mail-in - NO Chief Steve Sagehorn said the last “We’re truck-rich, but they’re aging, absentee ballot – including those at high time district voters approved an increase and they aren’t sufficient for the many risk of getting COVID-19, a notarization Does my application need in the tax rate was 2004. uses that fire protection districts are called is not necessary. to be notarized? “If Proposition Safety passes, we upon to perform today,” he said. The mail-in ballot option is available Absentee - NO - NO have a long-term plan so that we won’t Retiring old, single-purpose vehicles for those simply worried about going to Mail-in have to go to the voters again for at least would save money by cutting insurance the polls but don’t fall into any of the How can I submit my application? another 15 years,” he said. and maintenance costs, he said. categories to request an absentee ballot. Absentee Sagehorn said some of the $700,000 Gallagher also said equipment up- There’s no requirement to give a reason. In person at the County Clerk’s per year that Proposition Safety would grades are needed. However, a mail-in ballot must be Office, by mail, fax or email generate would be used to supplement “We haven’t replaced our fire hoses notarized and must be sent to the election Mail-in the pay of the district’s 18 employees, for 25 to 30 years,” he said. “We have authority’s office. In person or by mail most notably the 15 full-time firefighters. purchased new sections through the Under state law, absentee ballots that Does my ballot affidavit envelope “We run three crews, five to a crew, years. Also, our breathing tanks – self- require attention from a notary public – if need to be notarized before around the clock, 24-7,” Sagehorn said. contained breathing apparatus – are five you won’t be in the area on Election Day, I return the ballot? “Will we use some of the money for raises years old. They have a life expectancy of a religious belief precludes you from Absentee and insurance? Yes, but we won’t go seven to 10 years and cost $5,000 each. voting on Election Day, if you’re a poll NO, if your reason is illness or you’re extravagant by any means. We’re talking We have 34 of them. This also is a big worker or if you’re in jail but otherwise the caregiver of someone confined by about cost-of-living increases. But I want safety issue.” illness, or if you’re at risk of COVID-19. can vote – notaries must handle your YES, if your reason is absence from to keep our people here. I want them to Backup turnout gear – the equipment ballot for free. the county, religious belief, employment start here and retire here. This will help worn at the scene – also needs replace- However, that doesn’t apply to mail- as an election authority us do that.” ment, he said, as old turnout gear accu- in ballots. (or other reasons). If the proposition is approved by a mulates microscopic debris from fires and The Missouri Secretary of State’s Mail-in - YES simple majority, a third firefighter per accident scenes that poses health hazards Office is recruiting notary publics who shift would be added to Station No. 2 in to firefighters. will offer their services to mail-in ballot Do I have to pay to have my Robertsville. Three firefighters per shift A similar ballot issue, Proposition ballot notarized? voters for free. The list can be found at Absentee - NO are assigned to Station No. 1 in Pacific. Fire, was defeated in June, with 571 vot- sos.mo.gov/elections/mailinnotary. Mail-in - YES “Right now, we have just the two ing yes and 676 no. To make it easier for those casting (although some notaries may waive there. If something happens like a fire or a Gallagher said his group is doing a mail-in or absentee ballots who need the the fee) bad vehicle accident, the closest help is 12 better job promoting Proposition Safety. services of a notary before submitting to 15 minutes away, and in bad weather, “We as a group sat down and talked their ballot, the state is allowing notaries What’s the deadline to as much as 30 minutes.” about how we can get the message out to offer virtual, or online, witnessing of return my ballot? Absentee He said national firefighter standards better,” he said. “That’s why we’re ballot signing for the November elections. Must be in County Clerk’s Office by call for four staff members to a firetruck. focusing this time on safety. There are Except for military ballots, absentee 7 p.m. Nov. 3 “I’d like to see four people on a truck, very clear needs here. But the important and mail-in ballots need to be in our elec- Mail-in but we can’t do that,” Sagehorn said. “But thing is safety, and we need to focus on tion authority’s office by 7 p.m. on Elec- Must be in County Clerk’s Office by we’d like to get to three. We shouldn’t have the big three: The safety of our residents, tion Day (when polls close) to be counted. 7 p.m. Nov. 3 situations where (the crew from Station the safety of our firefighters and that our While someone with an absentee No. 2) responds to a house fire, and one of equipment needs to be safe. There is a ballot can drop it off on Election Day, a Can I drop my ballot off at the County Clerk’s Office? them is manning the truck and the other is very clear plan on how this money would mail-in ballot has to come in the mail. Absentee - YES getting help from the homeowner to bring be spent, and it would all be for safety.” Another alternative is to cast an ab- Mail-in - NO a hose into his house. We’re relying too The district covers 78 square miles sentee ballot in person. Expanded hours much on help from bystanders. That pres- in northwest Jefferson County and por- are usually offered immediately before Who can I call to learn more? ents safety issues for everyone involved.” tions of Franklin and St. Louis counties, the election, and Jefferson County Clerk If a third firefighter is added, Sage- including the Pacific, Catawissa and Ken Waller said he is planning to set up Jefferson County - 636-797-5486 - 314-615-1851 horn said, the Robertsville station would Robertsville areas. remote sites in person, absentee balloting. St. Louis County