New Police Chief, Board of Aldermen And Board President In Manchester

Emergency legislation was enacted Monday night, and Timothy Walsh was nominated and appointed to the position.

Monday night was a night of change for the City of Manchester.  It started with the swearing in of two new aldermen, Paul Hamill of Ward 1, who is replacing Bob Tullock; John Schrader of Ward 3, who is replacing Don Ryan; along with re-elected Ward 2 Alderman Michael Clement. All three aldermen received standing ovations by the public after they were sworn in. Alderman Paul Hamill later introduced an ordinance appointing Acting Police Chief Lt. Timothy Walsh to the position of police chief permanently. Walsh has served as the city's police chief for nearly two years. He was nominated to be appointed to the position permanently in August of 2010, but the measure was not passed by the board of aldermen. Read Previous Story: Does a New Board …

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New Police Chief, New Aldermen on Manchester's Agenda Monday

Manchester could have a new police chief after Monday night's board of aldermen meeting. Emergency legislation is being requested on the motion to appoint the acting police chief to the position permanently.

Manchester could have a new police chief after Monday night's board of aldermen meeting. Emergency legislation is being requested on incoming Alderman Paul Hamill's motion to appoint acting police chief, Lt. Timothy Walsh, to the position permanently. (Read Previous Story: Does a New Board Mean a New Manchester Police Chief?) Walsh has served as the city's police chief for nearly two years. He was nominated to be appointed to the position permanently in August of 2010, but the measure was not passed by the board of aldermen. If emergency legislation is enacted Monday night, a vote could be taken. Also Monday, Manchester's two new aldermen, Paul Hamill of Ward 1 and John Schrader of Ward 3, will be sworn in, along with re-elected Ward 2 …

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Zimmerman Sworn In As St. Louis County’s First Elected Assessor

Zimmerman’s first order of business is to conduct a review of systems and processes.

While his official swearing in as St. Louis County's Assessor took place Wednesday, Jake Zimmerman has already started assessing his staff and how they go about the business of setting property assessments. Zimmerman was sworn in at a noon ceremony held in the St. Louis County Council chambers at 41 S. Central Ave., in Clayton. Zimmerman, a Democrat, defeated Republican candidate L.K. “Chip” Wood for the office on April 5, the first time the assessor's position has been an elected one. Before the meeting, however, Zimmerman had already gotten to work. He held a town hall-type meeting April 15 with members of his staff to learn some of their thoughts and concerns, he said. “I've been doing some preliminary work and meeting with people one-…

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Election 2011

Police Chief, Fiscal Responsibility Priorities for Winners

Manchester's new alderman are ready to tackle a host of issues, including hiring a police chief, while Town and Country's one opposed incumbent kept his seat.

Call it a wave of fresh blood or a call to action. Call it whatever you like, but change was the order of the day (and night) as voters in Manchester swept out incumbents and ushered in some new, and not so new, faces in aldermanic races. Click here for election results. Paul Hamill was Ward 1 alderman in Manchester from 2008-2010 and returned for another term this election after beating incumbent Bob Tullock Tuesday night. “I feel very good (about winning),” Hamill said. “My first priority will be hiring a permanent police chief for Manchester." The city has been without one for two years. Lieutenant Tim Walsh has been acting police chief in the interim and Hamill said he would like to see Mayor David Willson nominate Lieutenant Walsh for…

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Election 2011

Zimmerman Claims Victory in St. Louis County Assessor Race

With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Zimmerman has nearly 64 percent of the vote.

Democrat Jake Zimmerman claimed victory in the St. Louis County assessor race at about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. Zimmerman ended the night with a commanding lead, 63.67 percent of the vote to Republican L.K. Wood's 36.15 percent, with 100 percent of the precincts reporting. The Olivette state representative had 73,356 votes to 41,645 for Wood. In a speech, Zimmerman said, "I've been in enough parties like this on the losing side to know when it's impossible to come back." Zimmerman thanked all his supporters for their work during the campaign. He also extended an olive branch to Wood. "We have run a great campaign, but from here on out, it's not about politics," he said. "It's about treating people the same and getting it done right." "He's …

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Election 2011

Election Day Town and Country-Manchester Voters' Guide

Information for Town and Country and Manchester voters as they prepare for alderman, Parkway School Board, the county assessor and fire board races in Tuesday's election.

Polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday and close at 7 p.m. Town and Coutry - Manchester Patch will be out early talking with voters and let you know what they are saying about Tuesday's election. Patch will also post election results as they come in Tuesday night and speak with candidates as the results come in. Voters will take to the polls for board of aldermen races in both Town and Country and Manchester. Residents will also vote on Parkway School Board members, the West County EMS and Fire Protection Board Secretary and choose a county assessor for the first time. Those elected will make decisions that impact tax rates, education, paramedic services and the assessed value of homes. Patch will bring you complete coverage during and following the…

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Manchester Candidate Q and A: Board of Aldermen's Greatest Challenge

See how Manchester Board of Aldermen candidates responded to Patch's questions about the future of the board and the city. Today, candidates in contested races discuss the board's greatest challenge.

Last week, Town and Country - Manchester Patch profiled each of the candidates running for alderman in Town and Country and Manchester.  This week, we are taking a closer look at the four candidates running for the two open  alderman seats in  Manchester. Patch asked each of the four candidates three questions. Town and Country-Manchester Patch will post their responses. Today, we post our first question and the candidates' answers. What is the greatest challenge the Manchester Board of Aldermen will face in the next year? Answers: The greatest challenge, I believe, is to see that the monies received by the city of Manchester addresses as many needs of the residents as is possible, without running a deficit budget.   -Ward  3 Alderman Don …

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