Democrat

Thomas "Wally" Baltz

Millstadt

Age: 60

Married

Children: 2

Job: Retired operating engineer

Phone: 618-476-3252

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E-mail: tbaltz@htc.net

Education: High School graduate, some college

Previous offices: St. Clair County District 22 board member, school board member

Qualifications: St. Clair County District 22 board member for two years, 2008-2010. Committee member of public safety, buildings and recreation, and animal control. Member of the Millstadt School District 160 board for eight years. President of Mon-Clair Baseball League for six years.

Top issues: Control tax increases throughout St. Clair County. Initiate collaboration with small business owners to promote businesses and job growth in St. Clair County. Continue to decrease the county budget and wasteful spending without the loss of necessary services for the residents. Lobby to keep Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County. Promote public safety and work to decrease crime. Continue to expand green space for residents of St. Clair County.