The filing period for those who plan to run for public office in the April 4, 2023, general election opens Tuesday, Dec. 6, and ends Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Candidates who file for the April election, will run for seats on boards that govern cities, school districts and fire, ambulance, water, sewer and road districts.
In countywide races, Jefferson College has two seats up for election, and the Jefferson County Health Department has three seats up for election. Jefferson County 911 Dispatch has no seats to put before voters in April.
Not all fire districts have open seats on the ballot each year, and in 2022 there will be no elections for the Antonia, Cedar Hill, Dunklin, Goldman, Hematite, Jefferson R-7 and Rock Community districts.
The last day for governmental entities to place tax increase requests and other measures on the ballot is Jan. 24. The last day to register to vote in the election is March 8.
Typically, candidates file for open seats during regular business hours at the offices that serve the various governmental entities, although some candidates are asked to file at the Jefferson County Administration Center in Hillsboro.
Those who are interested in filing are advised to check for possible holiday closures, especially at school districts, which close for winter breaks. School districts will be required to be open for at least part of the day on Dec. 27, the last day of filings, so those wishing to file for seats on boards of education are advised to check their hours.
The following is a list of local office holders whose terms expire in April. Incumbents – those who were elected to the seats they hold – are denoted with an (I). Those who were appointed to fill vacancies on boards are noted, as well as the names of those they replaced, when the information was available.
CITIES: Candidates file at individual cities.
■ Arnold: City Council (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Jason Fulbright (I); Ward 2, Tim Seidenstricker (I); Ward 3, Mark Hood (I); Ward 4, Claude “Butch” Cooley (I).
■ Byrnes Mill: Mayor (four-year term) – Rob Kiczenski (I); Board of Aldermen (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Bob Prado (I); Ward 2, Galen Harrison (I); Ward 3, Mary Scheble (I).
■ Cedar Hill Lakes: Board of Trustees (three two-year terms, elected at large) – Constance Schicker (I), Bret Scott (I), Laura Drummond (appointed after Kathy Abbott resigned).
■ Crystal City: City Council (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Jack Ginnever (I); Ward 2, Tony Becker (I); Ward 3, Taylor Massa (I); Ward 4, David Picarella (I).
■ De Soto: City Council (two three-year term, members serve at large) – Kathy Smith (I), vacant seat (after Clayton Henry resigned).
■ Eureka: Mayor (four-year term) – Sean Flower (I); Board of Aldermen (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Wes Sir (I); Ward 2, Carleen Murray (I); Ward 3, Maria Ascrizzi (I).
■ Festus: Mayor (four-year term) – Sam Richards (I); City Council (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Dave Boyer (I); Ward 2, Staci Templeton (I); Ward 3, Kevin Dennis (I); Ward 4, Michael Cook (I).
■ Herculaneum: Mayor (two-year term) – Bill Haggard (I); Board of Aldermen (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Mike Burlage (I); Ward 2, Norm Seithel (I); Ward 3; Joe Burke (I).
■ Hillsboro: Mayor (two-year term) – Buddy Russell (I); Board of Alderpersons (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Brenda King (I); Ward 2, Tim Polkinghorne (I); Ward 3, Nancy Maxwell (I); Ward 4, Joyce Twigg (I).
■ Kimmswick: Mayor (two year term) – Phil Stang (I); Board of Aldermen (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Connie Schmitt (I); Ward 2, Kenneth Kraft (appointed after Gary Ridings resigned).
■ Lake Tekakwitha: Information not available.
■ Olympian Village: Mayor (two-year term) – Adrianne Hulvey (I); Board of Aldermen (two two-year terms, members serve at large) – David Berry (I), Darlene Wilson (appointed).
■ Parkdale: trustees (two year terms) – Ward 1, Sherry Schlichtig (I); Ward 3, Kenneth Beck (I); (one-year term) – Ward 1, Tony Day (I).
■ Peaceful Village: trustees (three two-year terms) – Rachel Ross (I), Daniel Ross (I), Dan Ross Jr. (I); (two one-year terms) – Danielle Shannon (I), Joy Schanz (I).
■ Pevely: Mayor (two-year term) – Stephanie Haas (I); Board of Aldermen (two-year terms) – Ward 1, Steve Markus (I); Ward 2, Rick Yount (I); Ward 3, Don Menkhus (I); Ward 4, Bryan Eckles (appointed after no candidates ran for the seat in 2021).
■ Scotsdale: trustees (two two-year terms, members serve at large) – Larry Jeffers (I), Linda Holohan (I).
BOARDS OF EDUCATION: Candidates file at individual school districts. Each school board has two seats available, each for a three-year term, unless otherwise noted.
■ Crystal City: Linda Schilly (I), Cindy Coleman (I), Curtis Binsbacher (I).
■ De Soto: Mark Ferrell (I), Tarrole Milfeld (I), Elaine Gannon (I); (one-year term) – Trish Coleman (appointed after Pam Midgett resigned).
■ Dunklin R-5: Susan Hartmann (I), Dawn Warner (I), Michael Hicks (I).
■ Festus R-6: Brent Abrams (I), Doreen Berezowski (I), Marcus Shepherd (I).
■ Fox C-6: Krystal Hargis (I), Michelle Chamberlain (I), Vicki Hanson (appointed after Bob Gruenewald resigned).
■ Grandview R-2: Steve Kuczka (I), Amy Smith (I), Robert Gearhart (I).
■ Hillsboro R-3: Angie Oshia (I), Beth Petry (I), Erick Stephenson (I); (one-year term) – vacant seat after Lisa Welker resigned.
■ Jefferson R-7: Jimmy Jackson (I), James “Pete” McPeters (I), Justin Neel (I).
■ Meramec Valley: Matt Trower (I), Sean Brinker (I), Dianna Meyer (I); (one-year term) – Mike Klenke (appointed after Dave Strong resigned).
■ Northwest R-1: Mary Thomasson (I), Retta Tuggle (I), Sherri Talbott (I).
■ Rockwood: Keith Kinder (I), Randy Miller (I), Lynne Midyett (I) .
■ Sunrise R-9: Holly Lawson (I), David Sebastian (I), Justin Peppers (I).
■ Windsor C-1: Tim McCraw (I), Scott Brothers (I), Dan Shaul (I).
JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Candidates file at the Jefferson County Administration Center in Hillsboro.
■ Board of Directors members (three four-year terms) – James Prater (I), Dennis Diehl (I), Tim Pigg (I).
AMBULANCE: Candidates file at the Jefferson County Administration Center in Hillsboro. Each district has two seats available, each with a three-year term, unless otherwise noted.
■ Big River (serves 125 square miles in areas north of Hillsboro) Josh Williams (I), Jane Taylor (I).
■ Joachim-Plattin (serves 180 square miles in southeast Jefferson County): Cindy Vaugh (I), Ron Weeks (I).
■ Meramec (serves northeastern Franklin and small sections of northwest Jefferson and St. Louis counties): Subdistrict 2, Curt Saitta (appointed after Thomas Fitts died); Subdistrict 5, Justin Smith (appointed after Joseph Kapustka resigned).
■ North Jefferson (serves 32 square miles in north-central Jefferson County): Ken Kays (I), Carla Hloben (I).
■ Rock Township (serves 108 square miles in northeast Jefferson County): Jeremy Day (I), Lindsay Sleet (I).
■ Valle (serves 250 square miles in southwest Jefferson County): Tammie Scullin (I), Patrick Bingman (appointed after Nate Meyers died.
FIRE: Candidates file at the individual district headquarters. Districts with an election in a given year have one or two seats available, each with a six-year term, unless otherwise noted.
■ De Soto Rural: (serves about 260 square miles in south and southwest Jefferson County): Mark Mahn (I), Tammie Scullin (I).
■ Eureka (serves 82 square miles in portions of Jefferson and St. Louis counties): Greg Mathison (appointed after Charlie Kuhn died).
■ High Ridge (serves about 92 square miles in northern Jefferson County including parts of Murphy, High Ridge, House Springs, Byrnes Mill, Scotsdale and Village of Parkdale): Gary Heskett (I).
■ Hillsboro (serves 42 square miles in the city of Hillsboro and the surrounding area): Matt Woods (I).
■ Mapaville (serves 22 square miles including parts of the Pevely, Hillsboro and Festus areas): Marvin Boehme (I), Sherri Hensley (I); (one two-year term) – Kevin Lacostelo (appointed after Ron Beckett died).
■ Pacific (serves 78 square miles in portions of Jefferson, Franklin and St. Louis counties): Steve Woodruff (I).
■ Saline Valley (serves 19 square miles in north central Jefferson County): Allen Lanzarini (I).
SEWER: Candidates file at individual sewer district offices. Districts have one seat available for a five-year term, unless otherwise noted.
■ Glaize Creek (serves the Imperial and Barnhart areas): Steve Todd (I).
■ Lake Adelle (serves Lake Adelle area near Cedar Hill): Katherine Phillips (I).
■ Valle Lake (serves Valle Lake south of De Soto): Layne Whitener (I).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 13 (actually a sewer district serving Lake Tishomingo): (three-year terms) – Subdistrict 3, John Fechter (appointed); Subdistrict 4, Bob Quigley (appointed when no one ran for seat).
WATER: Candidates file at individual water district offices. Each district has one or two seats available, each with a three-year term, unless otherwise noted.
■ Public Water Supply District C-1 (serves parts of unincorporated Arnold, Imperial, Barnhart and nearby areas): Subdistrict 5, Robert Williams (I).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 1 (serves the city of Arnold): Subdistrict 2, Phil Hogan (I), Subdistrict 5, Robert Lindsley (I).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 2 (serves the High Ridge area): Subdistrict 2, Mike Tamme (appointed); Subdistrict 3, Steve Conley (appointed).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 3 (serves the Fenton area): Subdistrict 2, Ralph Stuckmeyer (I).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 5 (serves the Hematite area): Subdistrict 5, vacant.
■ Public Water Supply District No. 6 (serves the House Springs area): Subdistrict 3, Angela Berga (appointed).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 7 (serves the Hillsboro area): Subdistrict 1, Cheryl Meese (appointed); Subdistrict 5, Jacob Parsons (appointed after Luann Walt resigned.
■ Public Water Supply District No. 8 (serves the Cedar Hill area): Subdistrict 1, Daymond Graham Jr. (I); Subdistrict 3, Shirley Null (I).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 10 (serves a portion of the Imperial area): Subdistrict 2, William Todd (I).
■ Public Water Supply District No. 12 (serves southeast Jefferson County): Subdistrict No. 2, Steve Horn (appointed); Subdistrict No. 3, Drew Null (appointed).
SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICTS: Candidates file at the Jefferson County Administration Center in Hillsboro. Each district has one seat available for a three-year term.
■ Festus: Mike Dutton (I).
■ Hillsboro: Matt Woods (I).