Collinsville councilman candidate: Richard “Jeff” Stehman

Name: Richard “Jeff” Stehman

City of residence: Collinsville

Age: 66

Family status: married with two children

Education: Collinsville High School and Ranken Technical College

Occupation: Building and Zoning supervisor for the city of O’Fallon

Political party: N/A

Office sought: Collinsville city councilman

Campaign Facebook: Jeff Stehman for Collinsville City Council

Campaign e-mail: stehmanforcouncil@gmail.com

Previously held offices: None

What qualifies you for this position?

“•  Proven Leadership Experience: employed by City of O’Fallon Community Development Dept., 1995-Present Building and Zoning Supervisor; Private Business Owner in Collinsville, 1974-2011; Collinsville Police Officer, 1972-1975; Veteran, U.S. Air Force Reserves, 1968-1974; Ranken Technical College Graduate, 1968; Collinsville High School Class of 1966.

What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?

“•  Create a climate in which people have ‘Confidence to Invest’ which spurs residential and business development

This story was originally published March 24, 2015 at 10:58 AM with the headline "Collinsville councilman candidate: Richard “Jeff” Stehman ."