Update on Stoddard Co. election filings

This week the first person to come out and announce a bid for a county office made his intentions known.

Tim Aslin, well-known community banker and Dexter City Councilman, has announced that he will seek the democratic nomination for the position of Stoddard County Treasurer/Collector in the 2008 election.

Aslin is a Stoddard County native and a career financial professional with over 22 years banking and accounting experience. He has also served three terms as a Dexter City Councilman and is currently President of that Board.

"The Treasurer is really the banker for the county. While I was opposed to the recent change that did away with Township Collectors, it does make the job of County Treasurer even more critical," he said. "Now, more than ever, it is important for a proven financial professional to manage our money.

"While I am proud of my professional background, I must say that growing up on the family farm east of Bloomfield also taught me a great deal about the value of a dollar and I have never forgotten those common sense lessons of my childhood," Aslin said regarding his decision to run for office.

Tim is a Bloomfield High School graduate and earned a Business Administration degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He and his wife, Lesa (Bender) Aslin of Puxico have been married for over 20 years. The couple has one daughter, Jennifer, who is 13 years old.

He added, "I encourage anyone with questions or issues they would like to discuss to call me at home at 624-2020. For additional information, I will also have a website at http://www.TimAslin.com within the next few days.

Election filings in Stoddard County for the April 8 municipal election are nearing the end with filing closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The current filings are as follows:

Dexter City:

* Joe Weber, Mayor (incumbent)

* Crystal Allstun, City Collector (incumbent)

* Jerry D. Corder, Ward 1 Alderman (incumbent)

* Tim Aslin, Ward 2 Alderman (incumbent)

* Tim Crutchfield, Ward 3 Alderman (incumbent)

* Ray Pixley, Ward 3 Alderman

Dexter School:

* Betty Keirsey (incumbent)

* Jackie McKuin (incumbent)

* Mark Nea

* Scott Kinchen

Bloomfield City:

* Steve Larsen, North Ward (incumbent)

Bloomfield School:

* Darren Williamson (incumbent)

* Trevor Pulley

* John Newell

* Jason Williams

* Bill Robison

* Donnie Lynn Hovis, Jr.

Bernie City:

* Maggie Teeters, Collector (incumbent)

* Todd Young, Ward 3 Alderman (incumbent)

* Norman Swafford, City Judge (incumbent)

* Kristy Barnes, Ward 3

* James Tilmon, Mayor (incumbent)

* Butch Barnes, Ward 2 (incumbent)

Bernie School:

* Keith Snider (incumbent)

* Denny Riddle (incumbent)

* Jack McGowan

* Chris Freed

* Tom Hobgood

Puxico City:

* Barbara Stoops, Ward 1 Alderman (incumbent)

* Peter Coutavas, Ward 2 Alderman (incumbent)

Puxico School:

* Nicky Martin

* Brian Robison

* David Crain

* Wendell "Buddy" Clinton (incumbent)

* Elizabeth K. Henson

* Chad Payne

* James W. "Bill" McClure

Richland School:

* Lloyd Odum (incumbent)

* Kevin Evans (incumbent)

* Chuck Tilley

* Terry Blair (incumbent)

Advance City:

* Keith Kimmel, Ward 2 Alderman (incumbent)

* Ralph Fowler, Ward 1 Alderman

Advance School:

* Ronnie McAtee

* Ronnie Martin (incumbent)

Bell City City:

* Unable to be reached as of press time.

Bell City School:

* Jeff Slagley

* Larry Strobel (incumbent)

* Scott Nichols (incumbent)

Filings still seem to be trickling in as we near the end of the filing period. Quite often there will be several who file at the last minute of open filing. Filing is open through Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Look for more on this story in future editions of The Daily Statesman.