O’FALLON, Mo. — The city of O’Fallon, Mo., is set for changes in its city council with two incumbents choosing not to seek re-election and two other incumbents facing challenges for their seats.
Filing for the April 8 election opened on Dec. 10 and officially closed on Tuesday at 5 p.m. for candidates vying for seats on city councils, school boards, and other municipal government boards across Missouri.
In O’Fallon, incumbent mayor Bill Hennessy is running for re-election. He will be on the ballot along with 10 other candidates competing for five seats on the non-partisan city council.
In Ward 1, there is a three-person race for the seat currently held by Deana Smith, who did not file for re-election. Newcomers Oliver Wexler and John Roth are running, as well as Arnie Dienoff, who has previously run unsuccessfully. Ward 1 encompasses areas of the city to the east of South Main Street, Highway K, and Old Highway 79.
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In Ward 2, Brian Boyer is the sole candidate who filed. He is seeking the seat currently held by Tom “Duke” Herweck, who is not seeking re-election. Ward 2 comprises neighborhoods to the east of Highway K, south of Highway 364, and north of Interstate 64.
In Ward 3, incumbent Steve Koskela is being challenged in his re-election bid by Paul Steiner and Rose Zuk. Ward 3 includes parts of the city along both sides of Winghaven Boulevard towards the west, south of Highway N.
In Ward 4, incumbent Jim Ottomeyer is facing a challenge from Amanda Taylor. Ward 4 includes areas of the city to the west of Bryan Road towards the east and Highway K.
The only incumbent council member without a challenger for election day is Debbie Cook. She narrowly lost a county council seat in November and is seeking re-election in Ward 5.
