Eric Oman, Candidate for Lake Saint Louis Alderman, Ward 1

Name:  Eric Oman
Age:  51
Occupation:  Information Technology, The Boeing Company
Organizations: Currently sit on the Board of Directors of the Lake Saint Louis Sailing Club; Safety boat driver for the Lake Saint Louis Water Ski Club; Stroke and Turn Judge for the Lake Saint Louis Sea Lions swim team; Active in the community and doing my best to improve The City of Lake Saint Louis

1. What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

With two Lake Saint Louis Police officers having been arrested for wrong doing (one convicted, one awaiting trial), costly re-work announced by the department of community development, commercial group homes being allowed in single family zoning, crumbling infrastructure in Ward 1 and solicitation of email addresses without a privacy policy. I can provide the leadership at the Board of Alderman to address these problems and bring innovative solutions to the table.

2. What will be your single most important priority if you are elected?

• Reduce wasteful spending by the City of Lake Saint Louis, I have identified over a quarter of a million dollars in potential savings without impacting vital city services.
• Ensure public funds are not used for plowing private streets
• Ensure all city employees hold the appropriate degree, certificate or certification for the position held and allow boats to be parked in driveways between Memorial Day and Labor Day.