Ken
Ortmann Candidate for 8th Ward Alderman
We Can Make a Difference Together
Vote March 7, 2023
I feel we should all live in a safe walkable neighborhood
Meet
Ken Ortmann
A graduate of Cleveland High school; here in St. Louis, a proud Vietnam Marine Veteran, a husband of 41 years, a father and grandfather.
Ken has always call St. Louis home and lived in the Ward for 35 years
Safety
Ken helped found the Neighborhood Crime & Safety Committee and worked to upgrade street lights, build relationships with police and see that 9th ward neighborhoods are regularly patrolled
Progress
First as President of the Housing Corporation and then as Alderman, Ken has worked to rehab hundreds of of buildings and homes, businesses and to make our parks a safe place we can enjoy.
Integrity
The first responsibility of a public servant is to have strong moral principles. That means listening to the needs of people, understanding and working with them. It means being truthful. It’s hard, but Ken Ortmann isn’t afraid of doing what’s hard.
We Can Make a Difference Together
Vote March 7th & April 4th
Important Dates
March 7th Election
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01/24/23: Application-based absentee voting (both by mail and in-person) begins.
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02/08/23: Last day to register to vote in this election.
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02/21/23: No excuse needed absentee voting begins.
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02/22/23: Last day to request an application-based absentee ballot by mail.
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03/06/23: Last day to vote absentee in person (both types).
April 4th Election
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03/14/23: Application-based absentee voting (both by mail and in-person) begins.
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03/08/23: Last day to register to vote in this election.
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03/21/23: No excuse needed absentee voting begins.
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03/22/23: Last day to request an application-based absentee ballot by mail.
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04/03/23: Last day to vote absentee in person (both types).
To find your Polling Place or Early Voting Location
St Louis Board of Elections https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/board-election-commissioners/index.cfm
I feel we should all live in a safe walkable neighborhood
I will be responsive to YOU and work on:
Crime & Safety
Neighborhood Development
Park Improvements
City Services
Work with you to improve safety in your neighborhoods by working with Police & constituents on crime
Work with constituents on problem properties
Promote City owned properties to be developed
Secure funding to improve Parks for families to enjoy
Deliver constituent services by being responsive
Be your liaison for city service
I believe that an Alderperson is not just a legislator, we are also
your connection to city government
The New
8th Ward Map
Neighborhoods within the New 8th Ward
Benton Park
Carondelet
Downtown
Downtown West
Dutchtown
Kosciusko
Lafayette Square
LaSalle Park
Peabody Darst Webbe
Marine Villa
McKinley Heights
Mt. Pleasant
Near North Riverfront
Soulard
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A little bit about Ken:
• Lifelong resident of the City of St. Louis
• Attended St. Louis Public Schools
• Marine Corps Veteran
• Attended Central Methodist
• Married, 3 children & 3 grandchildren
• Home owner
• Former 9th Ward Alderman
• Former Block Captain
• Former organizer & administrator of Mobile Patrol for Benton Park Neighborhood & participated in Mobile Patrol for Benton Park West Neighborhood
• Former President of Benton Park Housing Corporation
Member of:
American Legion Post 422
Marine Corps League So St. Louis Detachment 183
VFW
Former member of the Laborers and Electricians Unions
Former Block Captain, 19xx Arsenal, Provenchere & Lemp
I would like to share with you some of the accomplishments in the 9th Ward under my tenure:
• Secured over $436,000 for Real Time Cameras & LPR Cameras
• Cherokee Street Enhancement Grant - Curbs, Trees and Enhanced Lighting
• Street and Alley resurfacing and repairs
• Refuse containers
• New LED Lighting in Parks and select streets
• Reduced City Owned properties through neighborhood development
• From 2009 to 2017 the 9th Ward had $75 million in residential and commercial construction
• 50/50 Sidewalk program
• Re-instituted Benton Park West Housing Committee
• Team with St. Louis Police Department on Area Cleanups in BENTON PARK WEST
• Secured almost $3 Million for Park improvements for Benton Park Pond, Benton Park Playground, Fremont Park Playground, Cherokee Park Playground, Carnegie Park Fencing, Minnie Wood Park Playground, Aboussie Park, and Comfort Stations in Benton Park, Minnie Wood Park, Cherokee Park, Mt Pleasant, and Lyons Park
• Fund raising for Benton Park Neighborhood Association and Park Events
• Sponsor various events in 9th Ward Neighborhoods
Contact
1908a Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA
314-776-0161
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Paid for by: Citizens for Ortmann, Kevin P Kelleher, CPA, Treasurer