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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Election 2013: What's on the Ballot in the Clayton, Richmond Heights Area?

The April 2 election is just a week away. Are you prepared? Here's what you need to know about the candidates and propositions you'll see on the ballot.

The April 2 election is just days away. Are you ready? If not, Patch has you covered. Here is a rundown of the major races and proposition in the area. To learn more about the candidates and the proposition, simply click on the links. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website. City of Clayton There are three candidates running for mayor of Clayton. Click on the links below to see profiles for the candidates:  City of Richmond Heights There are two candidates seeking Gina Mitten's vacated seat on the Richmond Heights City Council. They are:  See our previous coverage:

JaMal Harris

2:40 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

CLAYTON MAYORAL ELECTION #1 WRITE-IN CANDIDATE - endorsed by Students for Clayton PAC Big Belly the Trash Can Mr. Belly will be meeting prospective supporters at the corner of Central & Forsyth Avenues on Thursday, March 28, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Autographs are free and he'll gladly accept your recyclables ! FORGET VOTING FOR THE STATUS QUO -- BIG BELLY IS THE WAY TO GO !   more ›

Friday, March 22, 2013

Learn About Richmond Heights City Council Candidates

Two residents are seeking the seat vacated by Gina Mitten.

Patch sent all candidates running for Gina Mitten's vacated seat on the Richmond Heights City Council identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April 2 election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch this week. There are two candidates running for the seat. Click on the links below to see profiles for the following candidates: 

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Mark Cockson for Richmond Heights City Council

Cockson is seeking Gina Mitten's vacated seat on the Richmond Heights City Council.

Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Mark Cockson Background My organizational and customer service skills make me ideally suited for politics. My experience in strategic planning, fund accounting, and personnel issues mesh well with serving on the Richmond Heights City Council. These job skills have been used in volunteering for the community: What do you see as the biggest issue facing the Richmond Heights area? The biggest issue facing the future of Richmond Heights is finding new sources of revenue. Continuing to raise sales tax rates, like the proposal to fund more …

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Election: Submit Your Questions for Candidates in Clayton, Richmond Heights

Patch will send questionnaires to candidates running in the Clayton mayoral race and Richmond Heights aldermanic race. What questions should we include?

Two contested elections will highlight our local ballots in Clayton and Richmond Heights on Election Day in April.  In Clayton, three candidates are running for mayor: Alex Berger III, Michelle Harris and Harold Sanger. And in Richmond Heights, two candidates are running for a District 3 seat:  Mark Cockson and Megan Moylan.  As we approach the election, Patch will send each candidate a questionnaire to help empower voters to cast their ballots for the candidates they believe in. And we would like to include all of you in the process.  What questions do you have for the candidates? Do you have a question about a particular issue in your neighborhood? Or would you like to know the candidates' viewpoints on a more general question?   Please …

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Ryan Martin

1:52 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013

Thank you for your question, Drea. I will include it.   more ›

Friday, April 27, 2012

Richmond Heights Garden Club Sale is Saturday

You'll find plants for purchase, a raffle and plenty of knowledgeable club members at VFW Post 3500. Plus, learn more about the club's anniversary this year.

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