Who's Donating to the Klund, Ryan Campaigns for Mehlville Fire Board?

Ed Ryan's campaign committee has far outraised and outspent opponent Mike Klund's.

In his drive for re-election to a seat on the Mehlville Fire Protection District's board, Ed Ryan's campaign committee far outraised Mike Klund's.  That's according to campaign finance reports filed with St. Louis County last week. Ryan, an incumbent who serves as the board's secretary, raised $7,724 in contributions against Klund's $884. In addition to the contributions, Ryan received a $4,500 loan from Aaron Hilmer, the fire board's chairman.  More information about major contributors is included in a table below. The gap in fundraising allowed Ryan to spend more than his challenger. Ryan spent about $4,800 this election on yard signs, fliers and mailers. Klund hasn't spent any of his committee's funds, according to the reports.  The …

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White Resigns as Mehlville Fire Chief

Assistant Chief Brian Hendricks will take over as interim chief.

The Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors voted unanimously in a closed meeting Wednesday to accept the resignation of Mehlville Fire Chief Tim White. The resignation comes after White was placed on forced administrative leave from June 13 to Wednesday of this week, MFPD Board Chairman Aaron Hilmer said. “It was an amicable thing. Tim White and the board disagreed about the future direction of the district,” Hilmer said. “After lengthy discussion, we both came to the same conclusion, we both decided to amicably part ways." Assistant Chief Brian Hendricks will step into the roll of interim chief and Deputy Chief Training Officer Dan Lafata will temporarily take over assistant chief duties. Hilmer said Hendricks has been with…

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Hilmer Sworn in for Mehlville Fire Board

Aaron Hilmer was sworn in Monday for another term on the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors.

In front of a packed room, Aaron Hilmer took an oath of office administered by Mehlville Fire Chief Tim White for another term on the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors.  More than 20 people were present as Hilmer swore to support the Constitution of both the U.S. and Missouri and perform his duties to the best of his ability impartially in the interest of the whole fire district.  Hilmer was elected to the board April 5 after narrowly defeating Mike Klund by 213 votes. In his next six years, he vowed to maintain the district's buildings and service and put more of an emphasis on training.  The board also voted to keep the positions of Bonnie Stegman as Treasurer and Ed Ryan as Secretary. 

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Mehlville Local Election Final Unofficial Results

From the school board to fire board to county assessor, we'll be updating our races with information throughout the night.

Here are the latest election results:  Elaine Powers, Rich Franz and Mark Stoner are the new Mehlville school board members.  Aaron Hilmer  stays in office as Mehlville Fire Protection District Board Chairman.  Proposition S with the Mehlville Fire Protection District has passed; the ambulance and general funds will be combined.  Jake Zimmerman is the new St. Louis county assessor. Updated 2:30 a.m. from the St. Louis County website.  Final Results with 65 of 65 precincts counted     Final Results with 50 of 50 precincts counted   With 807 out of 807 precincts counted

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Fire Board Candidates Top $100K in Fundraising

Klund has raised more than $26,000 and $67,000 was collected from a support group, while Hilmer raised $10,370.

Mehlville residents will cast their votes for the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board Chairman Tuesday, ending the slew of signs and mailers sent out over the last month. The race, pitting incumbent Aaron Hilmer against Mike Klund, involves campaign contributions that stretch from Washington D.C. to Maryland Heights, in addition to Mehlville. The organization Mike for Mehlville Fire reported raising $26,305 from Feb. 1 to March 24 for Klund’s campaign. Donations came primarily from the International Association of Fire Fighters in Washington D.C., which gave $14,700 in three payments, and the Mehlville Fire Fighters Local 1889, which gave $6,000. Former fire board chairman Thomas O’Driscoll also donated $500 and local firefighter …

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Mehlville Patch April Election Voters' Guide

School and fire board races, the county assessor and a budget consolidation measure are all on the ballot April 5.

On April 5, voters will chose three new members for the Mehlville school board and the next board chairman for the Mehlville Fire Protection District. They'll also vote on a budget consolidation measure and choose a county assessor for the first time. No matter who you vote for, these people will make decisions that impact tax rates, education, paramedic services and the assessed value of homes. To help each voter make an informed decision, Mehlville Patch has compiled its extensive election coverage into this guide.  Each candidates' name is linked to their original profile. View their responses toPatch's questionnaire either question by question or candidate by candidate. Find your polling place and read previous election coverage.   …

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Hilmer Says Record Is Up for Re-Election

Aaron Hilmer is up for re-election as Board Chairman of the Mehlville Fire Protection District.

Aaron Hilmer said he simply wants to continue what he started six years ago when first elected to the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors. “I’m not here to tell you what I’m going to fix when I’m elected,” he said. “I’ve already fixed it. I’m not going to tell you what I’m going to do. People in South County know what I’ve already done. That’s what’s up for re-election, my record.” Hilmer has lived his 36 years in the Mehlville Fire Protection District. He was born in Mehlville and currently resides in Oakville. The son of a plumber and stay-at-home mom, Hilmer has a twin brother and younger sister. After graduating from Lutheran South High School, Hilmer was unsure of his future. “I was probably the only kid in my …

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Editor's Notebook

Local Forums Announced for School and Fire Board Candidates

Two forums will be held Wednesday and Thursday for the school and fire board candidates.

Two forums are set for Wednesday and Thursday to inform voters of the April 5 election candidates and their platforms. The first, organized by the Mehlville Legislative Network, is set for Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Mehlville High School library, 3200 Lemay Ferry Road. All nine candidates vying for three open positions on the Mehlville School District Board of Education will be in attendance. Each candidate will give opening and closing statements and former board member Kathy Weber will moderate questions from the audience.  The League of Women Voters is hosting a forum for the two candidates running for chairman on the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors. The forum is Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the …

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