Ballwin and Ellisville's Last-Minute Voter's Guide

Tuesday, April 5 isn't only a gorgeous day – it's a democratic one with a lowercase 'd.' See below to make sure you know what's ahead before heading out to vote today.

Polling Places

You should be able to find the polling location closest to your home here. Alternatively, all local polling places are listed at the bottom of this page.

What to Bring

From the Missouri Secretary of State's office: Registered voters should bring an I.D. issued by a state or local government, or an I.D. issued by a college, university or tech school here in Missouri. You can also bring a copy of a current utility bill, a bank statement, paycheck or any government document that contains your address and name.

Ellisville Sales Tax Referendum

Ellisville voters will decide whether to support a referendum aimed at restoring various delayed city projects, Mayor Matt Pirrello said. The tax would not apply to purchases of toiletires, medications or other select items.

Ballwin Mayor

Voters in Ballwin will decide whether to support incumbent . Both candidates have highlighted continued business development as a major platform for their campaigns.

Ballwin Aldermen

Note: To see what ward you live in, please visit the City of Ballwin Website and view the available ward map. You may also view polling places listed by ward at the bottom of this page.

• Ward 1 features challenger .
• Ward 2 features incumbent .
• Ward 3 has incumbent Jim Leahy running unopposed.
• Ward 4 features challenger .

County Assessor

For the first time in decades, . The assessor heads the St. Louis County Assessment Division, which discovers, identifies, classifies and assesses all real and personal property in St. Louis County.

Every two years, the Assessment Division is required by the state to reassess values on about 389,000 parcels of real estate in St. Louis County to market value. 

In 2010, voters approved a St. Louis County Charter amendment establishing the elective office of assessor. The assessor will serve a four-year term. 

The choice pits a third-term state representative, , and a real estate executive with 37 years experience, . Both candidates said they believe that by making it an elected position, voters sent a message that they want the assessor to be accountable to them. The candidates have faced off . 

Parkway School District Board of Education

Residents will choose from four candidates running for three open spots on the school board. Terms last three years.

•  has served on the board since June 2004 and wants to see the district's multi-year strategic planning effort, Project Parkway, to fruition. .
• is the current board president and has been a board member since 2008. Major said he hopes to work with the incoming superintendent, Keith Marty, to implement Project Parkway. .
• has served on the board since 2008. Jacob said everything about Project Parkway calls for the district to "raise the bar" and do better. . 
• recently moved to the Parkway School District and said she has always had the desire to be more involved in the system she trusts to educate her children. .

Read each candidate's response to the following questions:

Rockwood School District Board of Education

Residents will choose from six candidates running for three open spots on the school board. Terms last three years.

•  is an assistant professor at Maryville University who was a high school principal in the Rockwood district. He said he wants to give back to the district where he worked for 17 years. .
•  has served on the board since 2010, and from 1989-1995. He said he would like to continue to strengthen collaboration on the board. .
•  is a retired Rockwood administrator and principal. Stock said his experience in the district gives him an understanding of where the district has been, how far it has come and the possibilities in the future. .
•  is a teacher in the Parkway School District. He said he is in touch with educational trends and has experience in districtwide strategic planning. .
•  is an electrical engineer who said he would bring a background of corporate management, labor relations, community service and conservative financial planning to the board. .
• is a conservative political consultant who specializes in state legislative races. Geller said he'd bring a citzen and taxpayer's perspective to the board. .

Candidates responded to a variety of questions at a public forum. Read their thoughts , , and .

Read each candidate's response to the following questions:

Polling Places, Complete

Ballwin Ward 1:

• Ballwin Police Department, 300 Park Dr

• Ballwin Recreation Complex, 333 Holloway Rd.

• Lafayette Church Of Christ, 115 New Ballwin Rd.

• Salem/Ballwin United Methodist Church, 14825 Manchester Rd.

• Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, 542 Ries Rd.

• VFW Post 6274, 115 Mimosa Ln.
 

Ballwin Ward 2:

• Ballwin Police Department, 300 Park Dr.

• Holy Infant Parish Center, 637 Dennison Dr.

• Kehrs Mill Elementary School, 2650 Kehrs Mill Rd.

• Lafayette Church Of Christ, 115 New Ballwin Rd.

• Selvidge Middle School, 235 New Ballwin Rd.

• St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 15764 Clayton Rd.

• VFW Post 6274, 115 Mimosa Ln.

Ballwin Ward 3:

• Ballwin Police Department, 300 Park Dr.

• Ballwin Recreation Complex, 333 Holloway Rd.

• Claymont Elementary School, 405 Country Club Dr.

• Henry Elementary School, 700 Henry Rd

• Parkway Early Childhood Center, 14605 Clayton Rd.

• Parkway South Middle School, 760 Woods Mill Rd.

• St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 601 Claymont Dr.

• St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 15764 Clayton Rd.

Ballwin Ward 4:

• Lafayette Church Of Christ, 115 New Ballwin Rd.

• Selvidge Middle School, 235 New Ballwin Rd.

• St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15808 Manchester Rd.

• Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, 542 Ries Rd.

• The Point/Ballwin Commons, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle

• West Springs Church, 501 Big Bend Rd.

Ellisville:

• Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Rd.

• Eureka Police Department, 120 City Hall Dr.

• Ralph Blevins Elementary School, 25 North St. E

• Rockwood Admin. Center Annex, 500 N Central Ave.