John Kiehne for St. Louis County Council https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/ John Kiehne is running to represent the 7th St. Louis County Council District. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:29:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-blue-star-raw-150x150.png John Kiehne for St. Louis County Council https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/ 32 32 212990368 There’s a Lot Going On in St. Louis County! https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/2026/03/31/theres-a-lot-going-on-in-st-louis-county/ https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/2026/03/31/theres-a-lot-going-on-in-st-louis-county/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:13:32 +0000 https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/?p=11061 It was fantastic to see all the folks out for #NoKings protests on Saturday!!! I took the girls to a local Easter Egg hunt and unfortunately ended up missing the protest, but we still have a lot of work to do for the next 218 days in order to win this race and elect as many Democrats in the western suburbs as possible along the way. We’re in this to win this!!! Campaign season is now in full effect, and candidates are getting their campaigns rolling, knocking doors, sending texts, hosting events, etc. While we’re seeing growing opposition to the Trump Administration’s dysfunctional, divisive, and dangerous regime, it’s very important to remember that we live in “red” Missouri, and that we’re going to have to do the work to win elections. I’ve been doing the work to try to win elections and organize voters since 2018, not to mention hosting and attending a variety of actions from Keiner Plaza to Rolla and points in between. The fact is that the Republican politicians who run Missouri are not swayed by protests, so the solution to better, more ethical governance for Missouri residents is going to be replacing Republican politicians with Democrats. In order to achieve that goal, not only do we need to have solidarity amongst Democrats/Progressives/Liberals/etc. but we have to persuade a good number of folks who don’t vote for Democrats to vote for Democratic candidates in order to actually win. In 2026, my intention is to focus on the voters in District 7, as they’re the people who will have an actual impact on whether we win this race or not, and whether we successfully flip this seat. In order to achieve that goal, we’ll have to- as stated above- persuade Republican voters to vote for a Democratic candidate, which means that we have to be active in our communities building bridges instead of burning them down. Most people are tired of all the drama and dysfunction in politics, and they just want our elected leaders to focus on running our government effectively and efficiently while providing high-quality services to the people whom they serve. My vision for St. Louis County includes growth that respects the culture and concerns of its residents, keeping our residents safe in their communities, helping to maintain and build on the natural beauty and attractions that make West St. Louis County a great place to live, work, and play, and by running a county government that functions properly within a budget. I believe that most St. Louis County residents aspire to be prosperous, healthy, happy, and safe, and I believe that we have the potential to agree on many issues. This year we have the opportunity to usher in a better, more productive, and less dysfunctional era for the St. Louis County government, and I’m looking forward to turning thousands of strangers into friends, winning the November 3 elections, and earning the opportunity to effectively serve the residents of the 7th Council District and St. Louis County. In the News… This week, County Executive Sam Page announced that St. Louis County Revenue offices will be closed to the public on Fridays in order to address the backlogs in applications for RECA documents, senior tax freeze applications, and addressing property tax refunds. There are currently over 22,000 senior tax freeze applications yet to be processed by the June 30, 2026 deadline. In addition, there’s currently a five month wait for processing RECA applications. County Executive Page blames the delays on staffing shortages due to budget shortfalls within the St. Louis County Department of Revenue. In addition, Dr. Page announced that St. Louis County would not be holding the annual JB Blast Independence Day event held at Jefferson Barracks as a result of budget challenges as well. While there are funds provided from sponsors as well, apparently the Parks Department indicated that they were unable to fund this event. The County Executive indicated that the St. Louis County Government must fund the core functions of county government over funding events. There continues to be back and forth over 2026 budget challenges and providing for the core functions of serving the people of St. Louis County. In his afternoon address, Dr. Page indicated that Councilman Mark Harder attempted to jump the line regarding a RECA application without explanation. We don’t know whose application Councilman Harder was attempting to put to the front of the line, and he didn’t provide context for the Council, the Executive, or the voters to understand his motivations. There is currently a five-month waiting period in St. Louis County to process RECA applications. St. Louis County Council members rejected several appointments, moved two bills bills straight from perfection to final passage, and overturned several vetoes from County Executive. The County Executive signed the following bill into ordinance: Substitute Bill No. 2 for Bill No. 32, 2026 became Ordinance No. 29,540 St. Louis County residents are invited to submit their thoughts regarding a merger proposal and the future of St. Louis County and the St. Louis region at: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-government/county-executive/what-does-a-stronger-st-louis-look-like/. The St. Louis County Council overrode County Executive vetoes on the following measures: BILL NO. 26, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAYS, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 104, TITLE I SLCRO 1974 AS AMENDED, “OFFICES AND OFFICERS,” BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING 104.005 SLCRO PERTAINING TO CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO A COUNTY BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEES OR OTHER OFFICE AND RESIDENCY OF APPOINTEES.02.17.26~OC-8Bill No. 26, 2026 BILL NO. 28, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAYS, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 101, TITLE I SLCRO 1974 AS AMENDED, “GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS,” BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 101.020 PERTAINING TO THE COMMITTEE FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT.02.17.26~OC-9Bill No. 28, 2026 The St. Louis County Council Perfected the following bills: BILL NO. 36, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ARCHER, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16,682 AS AMENDED BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 2 PERTAINING TO P.C. 92-93 C. J. SHANNON, INC.03.10.26~Z-4Bill No. 36, 2026

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It was fantastic to see all the folks out for #NoKings protests on Saturday!!! I took the girls to a local Easter Egg hunt and unfortunately ended up missing the protest, but we still have a lot of work to do for the next 218 days in order to win this race and elect as many Democrats in the western suburbs as possible along the way. We’re in this to win this!!!

Campaign season is now in full effect, and candidates are getting their campaigns rolling, knocking doors, sending texts, hosting events, etc.

While we’re seeing growing opposition to the Trump Administration’s dysfunctional, divisive, and dangerous regime, it’s very important to remember that we live in “red” Missouri, and that we’re going to have to do the work to win elections.

I’ve been doing the work to try to win elections and organize voters since 2018, not to mention hosting and attending a variety of actions from Keiner Plaza to Rolla and points in between. The fact is that the Republican politicians who run Missouri are not swayed by protests, so the solution to better, more ethical governance for Missouri residents is going to be replacing Republican politicians with Democrats. In order to achieve that goal, not only do we need to have solidarity amongst Democrats/Progressives/Liberals/etc. but we have to persuade a good number of folks who don’t vote for Democrats to vote for Democratic candidates in order to actually win.

In 2026, my intention is to focus on the voters in District 7, as they’re the people who will have an actual impact on whether we win this race or not, and whether we successfully flip this seat. In order to achieve that goal, we’ll have to- as stated above- persuade Republican voters to vote for a Democratic candidate, which means that we have to be active in our communities building bridges instead of burning them down.

Most people are tired of all the drama and dysfunction in politics, and they just want our elected leaders to focus on running our government effectively and efficiently while providing high-quality services to the people whom they serve.

My vision for St. Louis County includes growth that respects the culture and concerns of its residents, keeping our residents safe in their communities, helping to maintain and build on the natural beauty and attractions that make West St. Louis County a great place to live, work, and play, and by running a county government that functions properly within a budget.

I believe that most St. Louis County residents aspire to be prosperous, healthy, happy, and safe, and I believe that we have the potential to agree on many issues. This year we have the opportunity to usher in a better, more productive, and less dysfunctional era for the St. Louis County government, and I’m looking forward to turning thousands of strangers into friends, winning the November 3 elections, and earning the opportunity to effectively serve the residents of the 7th Council District and St. Louis County.

In the News…

This week, County Executive Sam Page announced that St. Louis County Revenue offices will be closed to the public on Fridays in order to address the backlogs in applications for RECA documents, senior tax freeze applications, and addressing property tax refunds.

There are currently over 22,000 senior tax freeze applications yet to be processed by the June 30, 2026 deadline. In addition, there’s currently a five month wait for processing RECA applications. County Executive Page blames the delays on staffing shortages due to budget shortfalls within the St. Louis County Department of Revenue.

In addition, Dr. Page announced that St. Louis County would not be holding the annual JB Blast Independence Day event held at Jefferson Barracks as a result of budget challenges as well. While there are funds provided from sponsors as well, apparently the Parks Department indicated that they were unable to fund this event. The County Executive indicated that the St. Louis County Government must fund the core functions of county government over funding events. There continues to be back and forth over 2026 budget challenges and providing for the core functions of serving the people of St. Louis County.

In his afternoon address, Dr. Page indicated that Councilman Mark Harder attempted to jump the line regarding a RECA application without explanation. We don’t know whose application Councilman Harder was attempting to put to the front of the line, and he didn’t provide context for the Council, the Executive, or the voters to understand his motivations. There is currently a five-month waiting period in St. Louis County to process RECA applications.

St. Louis County Council members rejected several appointments, moved two bills bills straight from perfection to final passage, and overturned several vetoes from County Executive.

The County Executive signed the following bill into ordinance: Substitute Bill No. 2 for Bill No. 32, 2026 became Ordinance No. 29,540

St. Louis County residents are invited to submit their thoughts regarding a merger proposal and the future of St. Louis County and the St. Louis region at: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-government/county-executive/what-does-a-stronger-st-louis-look-like/.

The St. Louis County Council overrode County Executive vetoes on the following measures:

BILL NO. 26, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAYS, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 104, TITLE I SLCRO 1974 AS AMENDED, “OFFICES AND OFFICERS,” BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING 104.005 SLCRO PERTAINING TO CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO A COUNTY BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEES OR OTHER OFFICE AND RESIDENCY OF APPOINTEES.
02.17.26~OC-8
Bill No. 26, 2026

BILL NO. 28, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAYS, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 101, TITLE I SLCRO 1974 AS AMENDED, “GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS,” BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 101.020 PERTAINING TO THE COMMITTEE FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT.
02.17.26~OC-9
Bill No. 28, 2026

The St. Louis County Council Perfected the following bills:

BILL NO. 36, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ARCHER, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16,682 AS AMENDED BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 2 PERTAINING TO P.C. 92-93 C. J. SHANNON, INC.
03.10.26~Z-4
Bill No. 36, 2026

BILL NO. 37, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAYS, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 29,235, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 1 PERTAINING TO A GRANT FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR SUPPORT OF THE CHOICES DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAM.
03.10.26~OC-8
Bill No. 37, 2026

BILL NO. 55, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEBB, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 302 SLCRO 1974 AS AMENDED, “BUDGET,” BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING 302.450 SLCRO PERTAINING TO PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS DURING A FISCAL YEAR.
03.17.26~AddOn-2
Bill No. 55, 2026

BILL NO. 56, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS HARDER, DAYS AND WEBB, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 107, TITLE I SLCRO 1974 AS AMENDED, “PURCHASING,” BY ADDING NEW SECTION AND ENACTING SECTION 107.125, CREATING A REQUIREMENT OF A FISCAL NOTE FOR ALL EXPENDITURES $25,000 AND OVER.
02.24.26~OC-8
Bill No. 56, 2026

The St. Louis County Council approved the following measures for Final Passage:

BILL NO. 27, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLANCY, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND SETTING APART THE SUM OF $7,000,000 FROM THE MONIES COLLECTED AS PART OF THE PROP A 0.5% MASS TRANSIT SALES TAX TO BI-STATE DEVELOPMENT, THE TRUSTEE, BOKF, FOR BUDGET DEFICITS.
02.17.26~OC-15
Bill No. 27, 2026

BILL NO. 29, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HANCOCK, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 107, TITLE I SLCRO 1974 AS AMENDED, “PURCHASING,” BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 107.224 SLCRO EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT.
02.17.26~OC-11
Bill No. 29, 2026

BILL NO. 34, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HARDER, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MISTWOOD AERO, LLC FOR LEASE OF 3.97 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS AIRPORT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND THE DIRECTOR OF AVIATION TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
03.03.26~OC-15
Bill No. 34, 2026

BILL NO. 35, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HARDER, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI, CHAPTER 606 SLCRO 1974, AS AMENDED, “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE,” BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 606.210 PERTAINING TO FEES RELATED TO DAMAGED JAIL PROPERTY AND REFERRING MATTERS FOR PROSECUTION.
03.10.26~OC-18
Bill No. 35, 2026

BILL NO. 46, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAYS, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND SETTING APART THE AMOUNT OF $880,393.97 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION’S COURTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NOT COMPLETED IN 2025.
03.10.26~OC-4
Bill No. 46, 2026

BILL NO. 47, 2026, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAYS, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND SETTING APART THE AMOUNT OF $254,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION’S JUVENILE DETENTION EXPANSION PROJECT NOT COMPLETED IN 2025.
03.10.26~OC-4
Bill No. 47, 2026

A note: At most every week’s Council meeting, hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars are appropriated to a variety of obligations for the St. Louis County government. While our state and federal legislators appropriate funds for a variety of uses, county governments are often where the rubber hits the road for enabling those funds to actually serve the community. From Public Safety to Parks and Recreation to Roads, Taxation, Public Health, and more, the work that the St. Louis County Council does is critical to the safety and prosperity of not only St.Louis County residents but as a major part of the St. Louis region.

St. Louis County Council meetings and agendas can be found at https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-government/county-council/. The St. Louis County Council typically meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm at the St. Louis County Government Center, Lawrence K. Roos Building, 41 S. Central Ave., Clayton, MO 63105.

A list of public meetings can be found at https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-public-notices/.

St. Louis County government meeting agendas and minutes can be found at https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-public-notices/meeting-minutes/.

Kiehne Calendar

We’re starting to book events for the spring into the summer as well as presenting at meetings, booking meet and greets, and being present at community events. Here’s what’s on the schedule at the moment:
– Tuesday, April 7- Municipal Elections. Deploy #KiehneAction volunteers at all 27 polling locations.
– Sunday, May 31- John Kiehne’s Grill and Groove 2026. We’ll be kicking off the summer season and celebrating John’s birthday with BBQ, entertainment, and family fun. Details tba.

This week we’re going to be launching our Street Sessions, taking community engagement to the next level. Stay tuned…

We’re also getting to work on planning for our Grill and Groove event on May 31 as well as hosting a candidate forum in June for Democratic candidates who will appear on the Primary ballot in West St. Louis County in August.

Are you interested in hosting a meet and greet to introduce your family, friends, and neighbors to our campaign to defeat Mark Harder in November? If so, please contact the campaign at info@kiehneformissouri.com. You can also call or text us at 636-324-3570.

Next steps…

Our first organizing goal is to build a volunteer network that can deploy poll greeters to the 27 polling locations within Council District 7 for the April 7 municipal elections. We’re looking at three shifts per polling location (morning, noon, and evening), so we’re working to fill 81 volunteer shifts.

The map below displays the polling locations within District 7.
Polling locations within Council District 7 for the April 7 Municipal Election include:

    • CHESTERFIELD CITY HALL- 690 W CHESTERFIELD PKWY, 63017
    • FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHESTERFIELD- 17103 WILD HORSE CREEK RD, 63005
    • GREEN TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 170 PORTICO DR, 63017
    • HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 15380 HIGHCROFT DR, 63017
    • SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 15399 APPALACHIAN TRL, 63017
    • WILDHORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 16695 WILD HORSE CREEK RD, 63005
    • BABLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 1955 SHEPARD RD, 63038
    • BALLWIN REC GOLF CLUB- 333 HOLLOWAY RD, 63011
    • BLUEBIRD PARK ADMIN BUILDING- 225 KIEFER CREEK RD, 63021
    • CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL- 16025 CLAYTON RD, 63011
    • DANIEL BOONE BRANCH LIBRARY- 300 CLARKSON RD, 63011
    • EUREKA HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY- 500 WORKMAN RD, 63025
    • EUREKA-PACIFIC ELKS LODGE- 19 W 1st St, 63025
    • MARQUETTE HIGH SCHOOL- 2351 CLARKSON RD, 63017
    • OAK BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 510 BIG BEND RD, 63021
    • PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL- 14653 CLAYTON RD, 63011PATHFINDER CHURCH- 15808 MANCHESTER RD, 63011
    • RIDGE MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 777 RIDGE RD, 63021
    • ROCKWOOD VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL- 1220 BABLER PARK DR, 63038
    • SORRENTO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 390 TUMULTY DR, 63021
    • ST MARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 601 CLAYMONT DR, 63011
    • STLCC WILDWOOD CAMPUS- 2645 GENERATIONS DR, 63040
    • TAIWANESE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 542 RIES RD, 63021
    • THE POINTE AT BALLWIN COMMONS- 1 BALLWIN COMMONS CIR- 63021
    • TIMBERS OF EUREKA- 1 COFFEY PARK LN, 63025
    • VFW POST 6274-BALLWIN MEMORIAL- 115 MIMOSA LN, 63011
    • WILDWOOD CITY HALL- 16860 MAIN ST- 63040

We also have an immediate fundraising goal. We need to raise $1,000 this week to purchase access to the voter data aka “VAN.” VAN (the Voter Activation Network) is the data tool used by Democratic candidates to organize and contact voters in their district. This is a critical tool needed to efficiently and effectively identify and engage with voters through door-to-door canvassing, calling, texting, and digital marketing. You can donate today at KIEHNE2026.COM.

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]]> https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/2026/03/31/theres-a-lot-going-on-in-st-louis-county/feed/ 0 11061 Our Kickoff Rocked, I Filed, Now It’s GO TIME!!! [KiehneAction] https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/2026/02/28/our-kickoff-rocked-i-filed-now-its-go-time-kiehneaction/ https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/2026/02/28/our-kickoff-rocked-i-filed-now-its-go-time-kiehneaction/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:05:39 +0000 https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/?p=10944 First of all, I want to thank the folks who attended our Kickoff Event this last Thursday supporting this campaign’s efforts to defeat Republican incumbent Councilman Mark Harder and flip the 7th Council District blue. I also appreciate those folks who had other commitments or were unable to attend who checked in to voice their support for this campaign. We had a great, fired up crowd, and we were really impressed with the venue as well. We’ll most certainly be hosting events at Salt + Smoke again in the future! It was fantastic to see so many people from different paths and chapters of my life- from musician friends to folks who are active in the Democratic Party to local Democratic candidates and electeds and beyond, the energy was fantastic, the food and entertainment was top-notch, and I’m confident that with committed efforts and ample support we will win this race in November. Special shoutout to Michelle Kiehne for her help in setting up the event and greeting the folks at the door and Louisa Swafford for taking pictures, video, and helping us pack up. Your assistance is very much appreciated!!! This race, in this political environment, is a great opportunity for us to win an election while defeating and replacing a Republican politician supporting a right-wing agenda. It’s also an opportunity to make a little history by flipping a seat that’s been held by Republican politicians for many years while also helping raise the the tide for the other Democratic candidates with whom we’ll be sharing the ballot. My efforts over the last eight years have consistently improved the support for my campaigns in this part of the world, and based on our estimation, we’re starting at around 45% for a Democrat on the ballot in a District where Reproductive Rights and the $15 Minimum Wage/Paid Sick Leave Ballot Initiatives earned over 58% of the vote. In November 2026 we can defeat Mark Harder and flip District 7, but I cannot do it alone. Here’s where the rubber hits the road… Here’s where we go from here: Our current priority is raising money, putting together our campaign team, creating and promoting media content to broadcast our message and raise awareness of this campaign, and to identify and activate our strong supporters in District 7. In a nutshell- we’re building a sturdy, robust foundation for a winning political campaign. The first stop for our recruiting and activation efforts are to deploy poll greeters on April 7 at polling locations within District 7 to hand out Kiehne campaign literature to the voters participating in the municipal elections. Below are the polling locations within District 7: CHESTERFIELD CITY HALL- 690 W CHESTERFIELD PKWY, 63017FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHESTERFIELD- 17103 WILD HORSE CREEK RD, 63005GREEN TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 170 PORTICO DR, 63017HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 15380 HIGHCROFT DR, 63017SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 15399 APPALACHIAN TRL, 63017WILDHORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 16695 WILD HORSE CREEK RD, 63005BABLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 1955 SHEPARD RD, 63038BALLWIN REC GOLF CLUB- 333 HOLLOWAY RD, 63011BLUEBIRD PARK ADMIN BUILDING- 225 KIEFER CREEK RD, 63021CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL- 16025 CLAYTON RD, 63011DANIEL BOONE BRANCH LIBRARY- 300 CLARKSON RD, 63011EUREKA HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY- 500 WORKMAN RD, 63025EUREKA-PACIFIC ELKS LODGE- 19 W 1st St, 63025MARQUETTE HIGH SCHOOL- 2351 CLARKSON RD, 63017OAK BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 510 BIG BEND RD, 63021PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL- 14653 CLAYTON RD, 63011PATHFINDER CHURCH- 15808 MANCHESTER RD, 63011RIDGE MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 777 RIDGE RD, 63021ROCKWOOD VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL- 1220 BABLER PARK DR, 63038SORRENTO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 390 TUMULTY DR, 63021ST MARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 601 CLAYMONT DR, 63011STLCC WILDWOOD CAMPUS- 2645 GENERATIONS DR, 63040TAIWANESE PRESBYTARIAN CHURCH- 542 RIES RD, 63021THE POINTE AT BALLWIN COMMONS- 1 BALLWIN COMMONS CIR- 63021TIMBERS OF EUREKA- 1 COFFEY PARK LN, 63025VFW POST 6274-BALLWIN MEMORIAL- 115 MIMOSA LN, 63011WILDWOOD CITY HALL- 16860 MAIN ST- 63040 We’ll be working on filling three shifts at each polling location- morning, noon, and evening. If you’re available and interested in participating please contact us at kiehneformissouri.com/volunteer. If you or someone that you know is interested in hosting a meet and greet to introduce your friends, family, and neighbors to John and our campaign, please contact us at events@kiehneformissouri.com.District 7 includes the communities of Eureka, Wildwood, Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Crescent, Sherman, Allenton, Clarkson Valley, and Winchester. Also, we’ve rebranded the Kiehne team as “The Kiehne Action Network,” and going forward we’ll be hashtagging and branding our team as #KiehneAction. We have an ambitious vision of building a lasting network of support that will not only deliver a victory for this campaign and promote robust community engagement year-round, but also help build support for other Democratic candidates in West County post-election. The “action” part is what’s most impactful in my opinion, as we need to commit to consistent, bold, and effective action that will help us to elect better public servants in West St. Louis County and beyond. Please “like” and “follow” @kiehneaction on whatever social media platforms that you frequent. Now let’s get to work and win this thing!!!!

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First of all, I want to thank the folks who attended our Kickoff Event this last Thursday supporting this campaign’s efforts to defeat Republican incumbent Councilman Mark Harder and flip the 7th Council District blue. I also appreciate those folks who had other commitments or were unable to attend who checked in to voice their support for this campaign.

We had a great, fired up crowd, and we were really impressed with the venue as well. We’ll most certainly be hosting events at Salt + Smoke again in the future! It was fantastic to see so many people from different paths and chapters of my life- from musician friends to folks who are active in the Democratic Party to local Democratic candidates and electeds and beyond, the energy was fantastic, the food and entertainment was top-notch, and I’m confident that with committed efforts and ample support we will win this race in November.

Special shoutout to Michelle Kiehne for her help in setting up the event and greeting the folks at the door and Louisa Swafford for taking pictures, video, and helping us pack up. Your assistance is very much appreciated!!!

This race, in this political environment, is a great opportunity for us to win an election while defeating and replacing a Republican politician supporting a right-wing agenda. It’s also an opportunity to make a little history by flipping a seat that’s been held by Republican politicians for many years while also helping raise the the tide for the other Democratic candidates with whom we’ll be sharing the ballot.

My efforts over the last eight years have consistently improved the support for my campaigns in this part of the world, and based on our estimation, we’re starting at around 45% for a Democrat on the ballot in a District where Reproductive Rights and the $15 Minimum Wage/Paid Sick Leave Ballot Initiatives earned over 58% of the vote.

In November 2026 we can defeat Mark Harder and flip District 7, but I cannot do it alone. Here’s where the rubber hits the road…

Here’s where we go from here: Our current priority is raising money, putting together our campaign team, creating and promoting media content to broadcast our message and raise awareness of this campaign, and to identify and activate our strong supporters in District 7. In a nutshell- we’re building a sturdy, robust foundation for a winning political campaign.

The first stop for our recruiting and activation efforts are to deploy poll greeters on April 7 at polling locations within District 7 to hand out Kiehne campaign literature to the voters participating in the municipal elections.

Below are the polling locations within District 7:

CHESTERFIELD CITY HALL- 690 W CHESTERFIELD PKWY, 63017
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHESTERFIELD- 17103 WILD HORSE CREEK RD, 63005
GREEN TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 170 PORTICO DR, 63017
HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 15380 HIGHCROFT DR, 63017
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 15399 APPALACHIAN TRL, 63017
WILDHORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 16695 WILD HORSE CREEK RD, 63005
BABLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 1955 SHEPARD RD, 63038
BALLWIN REC GOLF CLUB- 333 HOLLOWAY RD, 63011
BLUEBIRD PARK ADMIN BUILDING- 225 KIEFER CREEK RD, 63021
CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL- 16025 CLAYTON RD, 63011
DANIEL BOONE BRANCH LIBRARY- 300 CLARKSON RD, 63011
EUREKA HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY- 500 WORKMAN RD, 63025
EUREKA-PACIFIC ELKS LODGE- 19 W 1st St, 63025
MARQUETTE HIGH SCHOOL- 2351 CLARKSON RD, 63017
OAK BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 510 BIG BEND RD, 63021
PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL- 14653 CLAYTON RD, 63011
PATHFINDER CHURCH- 15808 MANCHESTER RD, 63011
RIDGE MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 777 RIDGE RD, 63021
ROCKWOOD VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL- 1220 BABLER PARK DR, 63038
SORRENTO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 390 TUMULTY DR, 63021
ST MARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 601 CLAYMONT DR, 63011
STLCC WILDWOOD CAMPUS- 2645 GENERATIONS DR, 63040
TAIWANESE PRESBYTARIAN CHURCH- 542 RIES RD, 63021
THE POINTE AT BALLWIN COMMONS- 1 BALLWIN COMMONS CIR- 63021
TIMBERS OF EUREKA- 1 COFFEY PARK LN, 63025
VFW POST 6274-BALLWIN MEMORIAL- 115 MIMOSA LN, 63011
WILDWOOD CITY HALL- 16860 MAIN ST- 63040

We’ll be working on filling three shifts at each polling location- morning, noon, and evening. If you’re available and interested in participating please contact us at kiehneformissouri.com/volunteer.

If you or someone that you know is interested in hosting a meet and greet to introduce your friends, family, and neighbors to John and our campaign, please contact us at events@kiehneformissouri.com.
District 7 includes the communities of Eureka, Wildwood, Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Crescent, Sherman, Allenton, Clarkson Valley, and Winchester.

Also, we’ve rebranded the Kiehne team as “The Kiehne Action Network,” and going forward we’ll be hashtagging and branding our team as #KiehneAction. We have an ambitious vision of building a lasting network of support that will not only deliver a victory for this campaign and promote robust community engagement year-round, but also help build support for other Democratic candidates in West County post-election. The “action” part is what’s most impactful in my opinion, as we need to commit to consistent, bold, and effective action that will help us to elect better public servants in West St. Louis County and beyond. Please “like” and “follow” @kiehneaction on whatever social media platforms that you frequent.

Now let’s get to work and win this thing!!!!

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]]> https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/2026/02/28/our-kickoff-rocked-i-filed-now-its-go-time-kiehneaction/feed/ 0 10944 Today I Filed to Run, Now We Run to Win!!! [KiehneAction] https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/2026/02/27/today-i-filed-to-run-now-we-run-to-win-kiehneaction/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:18:45 +0000 https://www.kiehneformissouri.com/?p=10957 This morning I officially filed to run for St. Louis County Council in the 7th District opposing Republican incumbent Councilman Mark Harder. Councilman Harder has been a member of the St. Louis County Council for 11 years, and during his tenure I’ve seen few- if any- proposed or promoted solutions regarding how St. Louis County’s government can be run more efficiently, effectively, or within its budget. It’s long past time for a change out here in West St. Louis County- and the work for us begins today. Below is the official press release announcing our campaign opposing Councilman Mark Harder for the 7th District seat on the St. Louis County Council. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 24, 2026 John Kiehne Files for St. Louis County Council District 7 Race: Pledges to Prioritize Fiscal Accountability, Efficiency, and putting People Over Politics St. Louis County, MO — Today John Kiehne officially filed to run for the St. Louis County Council’s 7th District seat, pledging disciplined budgeting, safer communities, and an end to business-as-usual politics. “Families are watching every dollar right now,” Kiehne said. “County government should too. I’m running to protect taxpayers, demand accountability, promote growth, and make sure that decisions are made in the open — not behind closed doors.” A father, advocate, and small business owner, Kiehne says that county leadership has grown disconnected from everyday residents. “People don’t want drama, they want their roads to be properly maintained. They don’t want service delays, they want safe neighborhoods, thriving communities, and fair taxation. County residents are enduring escalating monthly bills and economic pressures, and they deserve a county government that utilizes their hard-earned money efficiently and effectively,” he said. Kiehne’s campaign will emphasize:Responsible Budgeting: Serving and protecting taxpayers while ensuring that core services are strong, effective, efficient, and consistent.Safe, Secure, and Stable Communities: Supporting law enforcement and community-based solutions that prevent crime before it starts. Supporting justice and operational reforms that give prosecutors and judges the proper tools to deliver justice in a fair, timely, and efficient manner.Infrastructure and Quality of Life: Prioritizing road and bridge maintenance as well as supporting the parks, attractions, and communities that make families proud to live, thrive, and prosper in St. Louis County.Government Transparency: Making County Council decision-making clear, accessible, and accountable.Economic Development and Planning: Supporting policies that help St. Louis County residents and businesses to thrive while honoring the needs, concerns, and values of individual communities.Government Efficiency and Effectiveness: Weed out wasteful spending, inefficient and ineffective programs and policies, and help our county government to be more responsive to the needs, concerns, and its obligations to serve St. Louis County residents. “I’ll work with anyone who’s serious about achieving results,” Kiehne added. “But I won’t rubber-stamp waste, redundancy, inefficiencies, or insider deals. This seat belongs to the people and that’s who the county government has an obligation to serve and answer to.” Kiehne is hosting a Campaign Kickoff event this coming Thursday evening, February 26 at Salt + Smoke in Ellisville, Missouri. For more information about his Kickoff Event on Thursday and to RSVP go to KIEHNEKICKOFF.COM. For more information about John Kiehne’s campaign for St. Louis County Council, go to KIEHNEFORMISSOURI.COM. ### About John Kiehne:John Kiehne is a professional musician, former foster provider and ongoing advocate for at-risk children and disabled adults, a community organizer, political advocate, and leader who’s dedicated the last eight years of his life to working to empower voters in West St. Louis County, east-central Missouri, and throughout the entire state of Missouri. He has a proven track record of engaging with residents, organizing voters, and creating platforms and opportunities dedicated to serving the people through participatory democracy. For more information, volunteer opportunities, or to attend an upcoming campaign event, please visit kiehneformissouri.com, find John on social media at @kiehneformissouri, or contact the campaign directly at info@kiehneformissouri.com or 636-324-3570.

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This morning I officially filed to run for St. Louis County Council in the 7th District opposing Republican incumbent Councilman Mark Harder. Councilman Harder has been a member of the St. Louis County Council for 11 years, and during his tenure I’ve seen few- if any- proposed or promoted solutions regarding how St. Louis County’s government can be run more efficiently, effectively, or within its budget. It’s long past time for a change out here in West St. Louis County- and the work for us begins today.

Below is the official press release announcing our campaign opposing Councilman Mark Harder for the 7th District seat on the St. Louis County Council.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 24, 2026

John Kiehne Files for St. Louis County Council District 7 Race: Pledges to Prioritize Fiscal Accountability, Efficiency, and putting People Over Politics

St. Louis County, MO — Today John Kiehne officially filed to run for the St. Louis County Council’s 7th District seat, pledging disciplined budgeting, safer communities, and an end to business-as-usual politics.

“Families are watching every dollar right now,” Kiehne said. “County government should too. I’m running to protect taxpayers, demand accountability, promote growth, and make sure that decisions are made in the open — not behind closed doors.”

A father, advocate, and small business owner, Kiehne says that county leadership has grown disconnected from everyday residents.

“People don’t want drama, they want their roads to be properly maintained. They don’t want service delays, they want safe neighborhoods, thriving communities, and fair taxation. County residents are enduring escalating monthly bills and economic pressures, and they deserve a county government that utilizes their hard-earned money efficiently and effectively,” he said.

Kiehne’s campaign will emphasize:
Responsible Budgeting: Serving and protecting taxpayers while ensuring that core services are strong, effective, efficient, and consistent.
Safe, Secure, and Stable Communities: Supporting law enforcement and community-based solutions that prevent crime before it starts. Supporting justice and operational reforms that give prosecutors and judges the proper tools to deliver justice in a fair, timely, and efficient manner.
Infrastructure and Quality of Life: Prioritizing road and bridge maintenance as well as supporting the parks, attractions, and communities that make families proud to live, thrive, and prosper in St. Louis County.
Government Transparency: Making County Council decision-making clear, accessible, and accountable.
Economic Development and Planning: Supporting policies that help St. Louis County residents and businesses to thrive while honoring the needs, concerns, and values of individual communities.
Government Efficiency and Effectiveness: Weed out wasteful spending, inefficient and ineffective programs and policies, and help our county government to be more responsive to the needs, concerns, and its obligations to serve St. Louis County residents.

“I’ll work with anyone who’s serious about achieving results,” Kiehne added. “But I won’t rubber-stamp waste, redundancy, inefficiencies, or insider deals. This seat belongs to the people and that’s who the county government has an obligation to serve and answer to.”

Kiehne is hosting a Campaign Kickoff event this coming Thursday evening, February 26 at Salt + Smoke in Ellisville, Missouri. For more information about his Kickoff Event on Thursday and to RSVP go to KIEHNEKICKOFF.COM.

For more information about John Kiehne’s campaign for St. Louis County Council, go to KIEHNEFORMISSOURI.COM.

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About John Kiehne:
John Kiehne is a professional musician, former foster provider and ongoing advocate for at-risk children and disabled adults, a community organizer, political advocate, and leader who’s dedicated the last eight years of his life to working to empower voters in West St. Louis County, east-central Missouri, and throughout the entire state of Missouri. He has a proven track record of engaging with residents, organizing voters, and creating platforms and opportunities dedicated to serving the people through participatory democracy.

For more information, volunteer opportunities, or to attend an upcoming campaign event, please visit kiehneformissouri.com, find John on social media at @kiehneformissouri, or contact the campaign directly at info@kiehneformissouri.com or 636-324-3570.

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