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Welcome to the From the Mouth
page. This page is a place where
our readers can see what public
statements our Elected Officials are
making along with a preceding
O’Fallon Watchdog challenge. So
many times Elected Officials make
comments that go unchallenged by
the press or anyone else. Often
these comments are misleading,
nonsensical and foolish to say the
least.
page. This page is a place where
our readers can see what public
statements our Elected Officials are
making along with a preceding
O’Fallon Watchdog challenge. So
many times Elected Officials make
comments that go unchallenged by
the press or anyone else. Often
these comments are misleading,
nonsensical and foolish to say the
least.
That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Council President Peter Cantwell said, "This is in no way, shape, or form a creation of a job for Steve Talbott.
Source:
Council wants safety director
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
11/14/2006
O'Fallon Watchdog response: Honestly, Peter's statement hardly deserves a response. Does anyone out there actually believe Peter
Cantwell?
Source:
Council wants safety director
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
11/14/2006
O'Fallon Watchdog response: Honestly, Peter's statement hardly deserves a response. Does anyone out there actually believe Peter
Cantwell?
Council President Peter Cantwell said Tuesday that the tap-on waivers and other agreements were healthy for the city.
Source:
O’Fallon revisits waivers on fees
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
10/11/2006
Watchdog Response: What Peter doesn’t tell you is that they are giving away tap-ons to a system the city doesn’t even own and
guaranteeing zoning in annexation agreements is unlawful. It also circumvents our Planning and Zoning regulations and our citizens right to
have input.
Unlawful annexation agreements have cost our citizens many millions of dollars. Money that could have been spent to improve the quality of
life for our citizens or at the very least repair and upgrade our own treatment facility.
Source:
O’Fallon revisits waivers on fees
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
10/11/2006
Watchdog Response: What Peter doesn’t tell you is that they are giving away tap-ons to a system the city doesn’t even own and
guaranteeing zoning in annexation agreements is unlawful. It also circumvents our Planning and Zoning regulations and our citizens right to
have input.
Unlawful annexation agreements have cost our citizens many millions of dollars. Money that could have been spent to improve the quality of
life for our citizens or at the very least repair and upgrade our own treatment facility.
Council President Peter Cantwell, Ward 3, said speed is the No. 1 issue facing O'Fallon.
Source:
City looks to make roads safer
Are red-light cameras, radar trailers next?
By Nina Kult
Saturday, October 21, 2006 2:40 PM CDT
Watchdog Response: No Peter, The No. 1 issue in O’Fallon is you because you talk out of both sides of your mouth. Why have you
voted to remove speeding control devices?
Source:
City looks to make roads safer
Are red-light cameras, radar trailers next?
By Nina Kult
Saturday, October 21, 2006 2:40 PM CDT
Watchdog Response: No Peter, The No. 1 issue in O’Fallon is you because you talk out of both sides of your mouth. Why have you
voted to remove speeding control devices?
"It is a sales tax by name, but really is a user fee," said Councilman Peter Cantwell at the time. "It's a tax on customers
who shop in the district. If you don't shop there, you don't' have to pay the tax."
Source:
The Reason Taxes Jump From Store To Store In St. Charles County
By Mary Ann Holley
Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
Watchdog Response: If you want people to shop in O’Fallon you have to compete with the surrounding areas by keeping your sales
tax rate down. Peter has allowed wealthy out of town developers to raise your taxes thus forcing people to search for other places to
buy items where they can pay a lower tax rate.
who shop in the district. If you don't shop there, you don't' have to pay the tax."
Source:
The Reason Taxes Jump From Store To Store In St. Charles County
By Mary Ann Holley
Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
Watchdog Response: If you want people to shop in O’Fallon you have to compete with the surrounding areas by keeping your sales
tax rate down. Peter has allowed wealthy out of town developers to raise your taxes thus forcing people to search for other places to
buy items where they can pay a lower tax rate.
Whatever their differences, the officials agree that O'Fallon, with a population estimated at 74,000, still is a prime market for
developers. They also want to remind residents that where they shop is important.
O'Fallon, Mo., leaders point fingers amid sales tax slowdown
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
03/03/2007
Watchdog Response: O’Fallon is a prime market that’s why we shouldn't’ keep giving away millions of our money to wealthy out of town
developers. They want you to shop in O’Fallon but then allow the developers to charge you an additional sales tax on your purchases.
Why would anyone want to shop in O’Fallon when the tax rate is higher?
developers. They also want to remind residents that where they shop is important.
O'Fallon, Mo., leaders point fingers amid sales tax slowdown
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
03/03/2007
Watchdog Response: O’Fallon is a prime market that’s why we shouldn't’ keep giving away millions of our money to wealthy out of town
developers. They want you to shop in O’Fallon but then allow the developers to charge you an additional sales tax on your purchases.
Why would anyone want to shop in O’Fallon when the tax rate is higher?
Cantwell said the city needed first and foremost to focus on rebuilding relations with developers.
O'Fallon, Mo., leaders point fingers amid sales tax slowdown
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
03/03/2007
Watchdog Response: Peter Cantwell’s logic is to please out of town developers that contribute to his campaign. What about putting
the citizens first and foremost?
O'Fallon, Mo., leaders point fingers amid sales tax slowdown
By Nancy Cambria
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
03/03/2007
Watchdog Response: Peter Cantwell’s logic is to please out of town developers that contribute to his campaign. What about putting
the citizens first and foremost?
Cantwell said at last month’s council meeting, he was pleased at the rezoning of the Weldon Spring property from high-
tech to C-2 general business.
Source:
City Chips Away At “High-Tech” District Despite Comprehensive Plan
By Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
Watchdog Response: Peter wants to build more Strip Malls that create minimum wage jobs which benefits Peter’s out of town
contributors. This leaves less and less property that can be used for High Tech businesses that bring well paying jobs to O’Fallon.
tech to C-2 general business.
Source:
City Chips Away At “High-Tech” District Despite Comprehensive Plan
By Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
Watchdog Response: Peter wants to build more Strip Malls that create minimum wage jobs which benefits Peter’s out of town
contributors. This leaves less and less property that can be used for High Tech businesses that bring well paying jobs to O’Fallon.
Peter Cantwell, Daniel Christoff and Jeff Schwentker voted against putting the tax on the April ballot.
Source:
O’Fallon: Tax For Parks Planned For Next Year
By Amy Armour
Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
Watchdog Response: Isn’t interesting that our elected officials will support giving your tax dollars to out of town developers
without you getting to vote on it. Something you receive no benefit from. Then deny you the opportunity to vote on a tax increase
that may actually improve your quality of life.
Source:
O’Fallon: Tax For Parks Planned For Next Year
By Amy Armour
Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
Watchdog Response: Isn’t interesting that our elected officials will support giving your tax dollars to out of town developers
without you getting to vote on it. Something you receive no benefit from. Then deny you the opportunity to vote on a tax increase
that may actually improve your quality of life.
| Oh! Oh!!! Watch Jeff Schwentker's plan to bring Budget Towing Back. |
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| Who will win this struggle? Hennessy and is puppets or the elected officials wanting to stop this travesty? |
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Former special counsel Rick
Fischer speaks to back room
deals at the 6-14-2007
council meeting.
Fischer speaks to back room
deals at the 6-14-2007
council meeting.
Former Board President
addresses the Council
concerning Bob Lowery at the
6-14-2007 council meeting.
addresses the Council
concerning Bob Lowery at the
6-14-2007 council meeting.
Former city attorney Mary
Creamer gives the Council a
law lesson at the 6-14-2007
council meeting.
Creamer gives the Council a
law lesson at the 6-14-2007
council meeting.
Come on Bill and
spit the words
out. You sound
like you have
your tongue stuck
in a tequila bottle.
spit the words
out. You sound
like you have
your tongue stuck
in a tequila bottle.
Councilmen Yelich
give insight how
business is routinely
conducted at city
hall. No wonder so
few people vote.
give insight how
business is routinely
conducted at city
hall. No wonder so
few people vote.
“I have not had any private words with Mr. Lowery because I have learned that
working in a possibly hostile environment, you have to make sure you have
your T’s crossed and I’s dotted,” Morrow said in a one-on-one exclusive
interview with MRN. “I have been betrayed and I don’t know how I’m going to
deal with that.”
Source:
Morrow Flexes Muscle - Could It Be, ‘The Pipeline Lady Is Back?’
By: Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
MidRivers Newsmagazine
O'Fallon Watchdog response: Haven't these claims against Mr Lowery been made
before? Maybe a good place to check would be former aldermen resignation letters
(check here) and haven't some former employee's made that claim? Gee! Mayor when
someone else was the victim what did you do protect the city? After all, you are the
Mayor and in charge.
working in a possibly hostile environment, you have to make sure you have
your T’s crossed and I’s dotted,” Morrow said in a one-on-one exclusive
interview with MRN. “I have been betrayed and I don’t know how I’m going to
deal with that.”
Source:
Morrow Flexes Muscle - Could It Be, ‘The Pipeline Lady Is Back?’
By: Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
MidRivers Newsmagazine
O'Fallon Watchdog response: Haven't these claims against Mr Lowery been made
before? Maybe a good place to check would be former aldermen resignation letters
(check here) and haven't some former employee's made that claim? Gee! Mayor when
someone else was the victim what did you do protect the city? After all, you are the
Mayor and in charge.
“I have an oath of office, and what disturbs me is Bob Lowery (before the annexation controversy) sent an
email to all elected officials after meeting with Councilman Bill) Hennessy. It was also sent to media outlets,
and Hennessy spoke with five other members of the council. Why wasn’t I spoken with?” Morrow said. “Mr.
Lowery is not following state statues in terms of council president pro tem, and is not respecting that five
council members need to be informed and make a decision.”
Source:
Morrow Flexes Muscle - Could It Be, ‘The Pipeline Lady Is Back?’
By: Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
MidRivers Newsmagazine
O'Fallon Watchdog response: Mayor Morrow, Bob Lowery was your appointment. Now why do you think you were so
disrespected and what are you going to do about it? After all, as before you are the Mayor and in charge. We would
love to hear from you and so would all of our readers.
email to all elected officials after meeting with Councilman Bill) Hennessy. It was also sent to media outlets,
and Hennessy spoke with five other members of the council. Why wasn’t I spoken with?” Morrow said. “Mr.
Lowery is not following state statues in terms of council president pro tem, and is not respecting that five
council members need to be informed and make a decision.”
Source:
Morrow Flexes Muscle - Could It Be, ‘The Pipeline Lady Is Back?’
By: Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
MidRivers Newsmagazine
O'Fallon Watchdog response: Mayor Morrow, Bob Lowery was your appointment. Now why do you think you were so
disrespected and what are you going to do about it? After all, as before you are the Mayor and in charge. We would
love to hear from you and so would all of our readers.
Morrow said the city is in a serious financial situation because O’Fallon
helped fuel the housing boom with special concessions
Source:
Morrow Flexes Muscle - Could It Be, ‘The Pipeline Lady Is Back?’
By: Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
MidRivers Newsmagazine
helped fuel the housing boom with special concessions
Source:
Morrow Flexes Muscle - Could It Be, ‘The Pipeline Lady Is Back?’
By: Mary Ann O'Toole Holley
MidRivers Newsmagazine
O'Fallon Watchdog response: Mayor Morrow based on your comment above the Watchdog is a little puzzled why you would
support a 40 million dollar bond issue? Especially for items like ice arenas and fine arts centers when you and the council
have ignored important problems with our water and sewer plant. If your wanting a bronze plaque on a building with your
name on it to leave as your legacy. We could have bronze plaques made with your name on it for all the Outhouse and
Well's that this city is going to have to build for it's residents for a lot less that 40 million.
support a 40 million dollar bond issue? Especially for items like ice arenas and fine arts centers when you and the council
have ignored important problems with our water and sewer plant. If your wanting a bronze plaque on a building with your
name on it to leave as your legacy. We could have bronze plaques made with your name on it for all the Outhouse and
Well's that this city is going to have to build for it's residents for a lot less that 40 million.
