IMPORTANT LOCAL ELECTIONS APRIL 8TH 2025
While our primary method for helping to balance development and protect our rural communities is focused on public information and engagement in the development approval process, we see an increased need to make the public aware of which local officials share our views and act in accordance with the will of the people.
Thus, we are formally endorsing the following candidates in the 08 April General Municipal Election:
- Public Water Supply District No. 2 - Shawn Mann Shawn is one of the founding members of CSGSCC and a life-long resident of St. Charles County and its rural communities. He has a finance background and is very effective speaking with local officials. This position is critical as utilities are the foundation upon which developments are built. If the utilities remain unchecked, then over-development will certainly follow.
- O'Fallon City Council Ward #1 - Arnie Dienhoff Arnie has been an active public leader in the effort to bring more procedural compliance, fact-based decision making, and protection of rural communities to local government. He has coached our organization in how to be more effective.
- O'Fallon City Council Ward #3 - Rose Zuk Rose has been a proactive and engaged member of our organization since we began to opposed over-development in the Hwy DD corridor in early 2023. She is a U.S. Army veteran who doesn't give up in engaging with governments and public departments to ensure we're part of their decision-making process.
- O'Fallon City Council Ward #4 - Amanda Taylor Amanda has a science background and experience as an educator and small business owner. She understands that we must support growth but ensure it is conducted in a way that protects currents residents and has the infrastructure to support it. Amanda was instrumental in leading opposition to the construction of high density apartments on green space across from Fort Zumwalt West High School.
In addition to our formal endorsements, we have evaluated the stated positions of candidates in other municipal elections and find the following are aligned with our views and actions:
- Cottleville Alderman Ward #1 - Elizabeth Holt
- Dardenne Prairie Mayor - Keith Widaman
- Dardenne Prairie Alderman Ward #1 - Laura Gittemeier
Please share this information with family and friends in the municipalities and wards listed above. We truly appreciate your support and consideration. Thanks
Please support the candidates who will protect the future of Rural St. Charles!