Political uneasiness eased in wake of Madison County election results
Collinsville Township Supervisor Derrick Cox was reelected in this past election.
By Devese “Dee” Ursery
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MADISON COUNTY — The dust has settled and voters across Madison County have spoken, selecting leaders for several municipalities in the April 1 consolidated election.
In Troy, three city officials were re-elected without opposition: Mayor David Nonn with 1,137 votes, City Clerk Kim Thomas with 1,090, and Treasurer Kelly Hielsmann with 1,110.
In the aldermanic races, Elizabeth Hellrung led Ward 1 with 223 votes over Heather M. Sterling’s 212. In Ward 2, Samuel V. Italiano received 83 votes, while Eric Patton collected 62. Incumbents Tim Flint and Nathan Michael Henderson were unopposed in Wards 3 and 4, receiving 283 and 291 votes, respectively.
In Collinsville Township, voters re-elected several incumbents and added new faces, resolving a period of political tension. Township Supervisor David Cox, who faced criticism during the campaign, defeated Charles Oberkfell with 2,741 votes to 2,506.
“I look forward to setting the record straight about several other mistruths spread to ruin my reputation and re-election,” Cox said. “This should not be allowed or tolerated. When we see phony politicians, we must continue to reject them. I have never been more motivated to do a great job for you, the citizens.”
Cox added that he plans to pursue several ideas and projects to benefit residents of Collinsville Township.
James Achenbach was re-elected as township clerk with 4,002 votes. Peter J. Poletti narrowly defeated Chuck Markezich, 2,603 to 2,520. Kathy Trucano-Hoelscher was re-elected highway commissioner with 4,265 votes. In the race for township trustee, Michael Prosser led with 3,302 votes, followed by Brad Sewell with 2,949 and Margot Ann Crowell with 2,829.
In the Collinsville City Council race, Councilman David Seaton Jr. received 1,530 votes and Councilwoman Donna Green retained her seat with 1,366.
In Maryville, Wayne White was elected village president with 1,072 votes, defeating Michael Macek, who received 499. Trustees elected were Julie Clark with 1,073 votes, Larry Gulledge with 978, and Gary Kukla with 922.
In the Village of St. Jacob, Richard R. Schiefer was elected village president with all 215 votes cast. Trustees elected were Derek Ashoff with 155 votes, Dawn Ross with 163, and Guideon Richeson, all retaining their seats. George J. Gavlick Jr. was elected as a two-year trustee with 220 votes.
