Lawrence County Sample Ballot – April 8, 2014

Lawrence County Sample Ballot – April 8, 2014
This is a combination of all of the ballots in Lawrence County.
Depending on what area of the county you live, not all of these items may be on your ballot

City/Village Elections:

City of Aurora
For City Council

(Three Year Term- Vote for Two)

[ ] Linda Barton

[ ] Eddie Breeding

[ ] Regina Payne

[ ] Rosemary Henderson

[ ] Doris L. Colwell

[ ] Michael Hull

For City Council

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Rita M. Engeldinger

[ ] David Larry Marks

Village of Freistatt
For Board of Trustee

(Two Year Term- Vote for Two)

[ ] Rose Ortwein

[ ] James M. Ortwein

City of Marionville
For Mayor

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Daniel R. Clevenger

[ ] Bob Duda

For Alderman Ward 1

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] David Arnsmeyer

[ ] Dale Blankenship

For Alderman Ward 2

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Donna White
For Alderman Ward 3

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Kay Leffingwell

[ ] Jay Schatz

City of Miller
For Mayor

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Dennis Harris
For Alderman At Large

(Two Year Term- Vote for Two)

[ ] Lawrence Hughey

[ ] Mitzi E. Kilby

[ ] Cyndie McNeely

City of Monett

Question

Shall the City of Monett, Missouri, issue its combined waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds in the amount of $6,000,000 for the purpose of constructing, extending and improving the sewerage system, the cost of operation and maintenance of said combined waterworks and sewerage system and the principal of and interest on said revenue bonds to be payable solely from the revenues derived by the City from the operation of its combined waterworks and sewerage system, including all future extensions and improvements thereto?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

City of Mt. Vernon

For Mayor

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] David W. Eden
For Alderman- Ward One

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Craig A. Nelson
For Alderman- Ward Two

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Sue Lee
For Alderman- Ward Three

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Kathy (Seneker) Fairchild
City of Mt. Vernon

For Alderman- Ward Four

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Lowell W. Phillips

City of Pierce City

For Mayor

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Allen Stockton

[ ] Hollis L. Webb

For Alderman Ward One

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] John Archer
For Alderman Ward Two

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Kendra “Kandie” Webb

[ ] Scott Wahl

For Alderman Ward Three

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Ben H. Slagle

[ ] Dana Stanphill

For Alderman Ward Four

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Alisha Velten-Stewart

[ ] Sara Hensley

[ ] Cory Sooter

City of Stotts City

For Mayor

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Melvin Myers
For Alderman

(Two Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Jeffrey A. Gibson

[ ] Gene Myers

For Alderman

(One Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Write-In
City of Verona

For Alderman At Large

(Two Year Term- Vote for Two)

[ ] Barbara Chance

[ ] Write-In

School Elections:

Reorganized School District of Aurora R-VIII
Proposition 1

To choose by ballot one (1) director who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of two (2) years.

(Two Year Terms- Vote for One)
[ ] Stacy Paulsen

[ ] Steve McCulloch

[ ] Don Sparks
Proposition K.I.D.S
Shall the Board of Education of the Aurora R-III School District, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service of property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) for the purpose of providing funds to complete security enhancements to the District's facilities where necessary including alarms, cameras and fencing; energy efficiency upgrades including heating, ventilation and air conditioning replacement at the Robinson buildings and lighting replacement at all gymnasiums; renovation improvements to Robinson Elementary, Robinson Intermediate and Junior High School buildings; technology upgrades to computer labs and to maintain the one-to-oen student computing access at the High School; to the extent funds are available, complete other system upgrades, remodeling and repair improvements to the existing facilities of the District; and issue bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to remain unchanged at $1.0500 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.

[ ] Yes

[ ] No
School District No. R-IV of Greene County, Missouri
Proposition 1

To choose by ballot three (3) directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.

(Three Year Terms- Vote for Three)
[ ] Douglas Renshaw

[ ] Lisa Reece

[ ] Terry D. Tate

[ ] Michael Gray

[ ] Christy Birch

[ ] Jeff Allred

[ ] Jerry Morton

Sarcoxie R-II School District of Jasper County, Missouri
Proposition 1

To choose by ballot three (3) directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.

(Three Year Terms- Vote for Three)
[ ] J.D. Whitledge

[ ] Randy Huff

[ ] Trey Payne

[ ] Debbie Royce

[ ] Dustin Sommer

[ ] Calvin Garner

[ ] Rob Chrisman

[ ] April Berry

Marionville R-9 School District of Lawrence, Stone, and Christian County
Proposition 1

To choose by ballot three (3) directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.

(Three Year Terms- Vote for Three)
[ ] Ryan Brad Wilson

[ ] Kerry Dishman

[ ] Jacquie Mais

[ ] Kay Kerans

School District No. 2 (Miller R-2 School District)

Proposition 1

To choose by ballot three (3) directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.

(Three Year Terms- Vote for Three)
[ ] Matthew Norman

[ ] Andrew K. Bowles

[ ] Jeff Neuenschwander

[ ] Rex Allen

[ ] James L. Smith

[ ] Chad Hill

Pierce City R-VI School District

Proposition 1

To choose by ballot three (3) directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.

(Three Year Terms- Vote for Three)
[ ] Bryan Stellwagen

[ ] Greg Drollinger

[ ] James Barchak

[ ] David Jones

Proposition 2

Shall the Board of Education of the Pierce City R-VI School District, Missouri, be authorized to increase the operating tax levy ceiling by $0.35 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation and to eliminate fully the Proposition C Sales Tax Rollback in its operating tax levy under Section 164.013 R.S.Mo. in order to maintain student programs, retain qualified staff, maintain its facilities, maintain adequate transportation services, and meet the operating expenses of the District. (If this preposition is approved, the adjusted operating levy of the District is estimated to increase from $2.75, currently, to $3.10 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation in Tax Year 2014 and thereafter.)

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Reorganized School District of Aurora R-VIII
Proposition 1

To choose by ballot one (1) director who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of two (2) years.

(Two Year Terms- Vote for One)
[ ] Stacy Paulsen

Verona R-VII School District of Barry County, Missouri

Proposition 1

To choose by ballot three (3) directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.

(Three Year Terms- Vote for Three)
[ ] Louis Carrasquillo

[ ] Mary L. Hesemann

[ ] Dede Hutson

[ ] David Doner

[ ] Abe Sherwood

Other:

Common Road District 1

Proposition 1

Shall the $0.20 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Common Road District 2

Proposition 1

Shall the $0.21 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Buck Prairie Special Road District

For Commissioner

(Three Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Write-In
Proposition 1

Shall the $0.31 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Greene Benefit Special Road District
For Commissioner

(Three Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Robert Calvin

[ ] Justin Holder

Midway Benefit Special Road District
For Commissioner

(Three Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Write-In
Proposition 1

Shall the $0.24 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Miller Benefit Special Road District
For Commissioner

(Three Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] George Blevins

[ ] Thurman Lee

Proposition 1

Shall the $0.19 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Miller Rural Fire Protection District
For Board of Directors

Five directors are to be elected, the one receiving the highest number of votes shall hold office for a term of six (6) years, the persons who receives the second and third highest number of votes shall hold office for the term of four (4) years, and the persons who received the fourth and fifth highest number of votes shall hold office for the term of two (2) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(Vote for Five)

[ ] Darrell T. Nivens

[ ] Stephen A. Jones

[ ] Milo Daniel

[ ] Richard Buus

[ ] Jerry M. Reach

Question

Shall there be incorporated a Fire Protection District supported by a levy up to 17 cents per $100 assessed valuation?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Monett Rural Fire District
For Board of Directors

Five directors are to be elected, the one receiving the highest number of votes shall hold office for a term of six (6) years, the persons who receives the second and third highest number of votes shall hold office for the term of four (4) years, and the persons who received the fourth and fifth highest number of votes shall hold office for the term of two (2) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(Vote for Five)

[ ] Paul Wimsatt

[ ] Jackie Harris

[ ] Leland Doss

[ ] Herman A. Oetker

[ ] Michael Greenhaw

[ ] Greg Carlin


Monett Rural Fire District
Question

Shall there be incorporated a Monett Rural Fire District supported by a levy up to 30 cents per $100.00 assessed valuation.

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Mt. Pleasant Benefit Special Road District
For Commissioner

(Three Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Norris Cornell

[ ] Art Mattlage

Proposition 1

Shall the $0.20 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Mt. Vernon Benefit Special Road District

Proposition 1

Shall the $0.16 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Mt. Vernon Ambulance District Sub District #4

For Director

(Three Year Term- Vote for One)

[ ] Write-In

Red Oak Benefit Special Road District

Proposition 1

Shall the $0.20 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Verona Benefit Special Road District

Proposition 1

Shall the $0.19 levy for road purposes be retained for a period of four years?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No