Rich Franz
Rich Franz was an at-large member on the Mehlville school board in Missouri. He was defeated by challengers Venki Palamand, Jean Pretto and Samantha Stormer on April 8, 2014. Incumbents Mark Stoner and Elaine Powers had decided not to seek another term.
Biography
Franz was born in St. Louis and graduated from Lindbergh High School. He attended classes at Southeast Missouri State University and after entered the police academy. He spent a large part of his career as a Kirkwood police officer. He was also a D.A.R.E. officer and taught grades 5-12 at Kirkwood schools and St. John Vianney High School. Currently, he works for the Monsanto Company, protecting the assets and the employees of the company. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for 30 years and have two children.[1]
Elections
2014
Rich Franz was opposed by challengers Randy Howard, Venki Palamand, Jean Pretto and Samantha Stormer for the three at-large seats on April 8, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Venki Palamand |
26% | 4,701 | |
| Nonpartisan | Samantha Stormer |
24.8% | 4,472 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jean Pretto |
22.9% | 4,141 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rich Franz Incumbent | 14.2% | 2,564 | |
| Nonpartisan | Randy Howard | 11.9% | 2,141 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 44 | |
| Total Votes | 18,063 | |||
| Source: St. Louis County, Missouri, "General Municipal Election Official Results," accessed June 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Franz did not file a campaign finance report with the Missouri Ethics Commission for this election.[2]
Endorsements
Franz did not receive an endorsement in this election.
2011
| Mehlville Board of Education, At-large, 3-year term, April 5, 2011, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Elaine Powers |
19% | 5,686 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rich Franz |
13.3% | 3,969 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Stoner |
12.7% | 3,802 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Wessel | 12.2% | 3,657 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Roland, Jr. | 10.6% | 3,177 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Doyel | 9.6% | 2,881 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marea Kluth-Hoppe | 8.7% | 2,595 | |
| Nonpartisan | Deb Langland | 8.1% | 2,428 | |
| Nonpartisan | Francesca Gindler | 5.8% | 1,732 | |
| Total Votes | 29,927 | |||
| Source: General Municipal Election, "St. Louis County, Missouri," accessed February 12, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
| 2014 Mehlville School District Elections | |
| Clay County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 8, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Rich Franz • Randy Howard • Venki Palamand • Jean Pretto • Samantha Stormer |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
