About Tom Vorce

 

2019 Election - O'Fallon, Illinois

Please Vote April 2nd, 2019 for Tom Vorce - Alderman, Ward 6 if you value fiscal responsibility, and smart sustainable growth for O'Fallon, IL

 

About Me
I’m a proud long-term resident of O’Fallon who believes in listening to concerns and representing you on the city council in a way that each individual feels valued and treated fairly.

I believe that O’Fallon is on a good path and I am running for Alderman to serve our city and encourage smart, sustainable growth through a plan that is diverse and fiscally responsible.

US Navy Veteran (1986-1992)
Operated a retail store & restaurant (1992-1998)
BS in Forestry from Michigan Tech—2000
O’Fallon resident since July 2007
USDA (& DHS) employee for 18+ years
Actively Volunteer in District 90 Schools ever week for 10+ years
Led Cub Scouts & All Pro Dad Program at LaVerna Evans Elementary School
Coached: Soccer, Basketball & Lacrosse (currently) through Parks & Rec
Active in Methodist Church

 

Family
My wife, Lisa and I have been married for 18 years. We have two children: Maddy a sophomore at OTHS, and Ben in 7th grade at Carriel. Missy and Maggie, two small dogs complete our family.

Coaching Kids In Our Community
I've coached Little Panthers Football, soccer and basketball through Parks & Rec, and currently coach lacrosse with O'Fallon STYX.

Volunteering In The Schools
I have volunteered in the schools every week since 2008. I led the All Pro Dad Program at Evans for 6 years. I've led cub scouts, and many book fairs. I served as President of the Carriel PTO for 2 yr

Faith
I'm an active member of the Methodist church. I have served as a trustee, usher, emergency response team, vacation bible schools, and various missions.

Diversity
Ward 6 has it all. Single family homes, duplexes, apartments, small businesses, agricultural fields, schools, a park, churches, and even City Hall. The areas around us are some of the fastest growing.

Accountability
I have the time and concern for our community to invest in it on city council. I pledge to make myself available to listen to the concerns of those in my ward and represent them to the city council.

Transportation
O'Fallon is perfectly situated for growth and is very inviting to large scale business development. Our proximity to St Louis and the interstate system and two airports is very beneficial.

Additional Tax Information
The sales tax is 1% city and 6% IL Fuel Tax is fixed by IL O'Fallon has no input on OTHS, D90, or township taxes. In 2017 the property tax rate was lowered to 2012 level and may go lower.

Sale Of Water System
The city owns all water and most sewer systems servicing our community. In researching other communities that have sold their systems, they no longer control the rates and repairs take longer.

Challenges To Consolidation
Redrawing Boundaries Reorganization Finance - new tax rates and salary differences

Activities
A Few Upcoming Impacts for Ward 6
Agricultural field across from the Blade building on Pierce Blvd & Green Mount Rd.
Southview Plaza, not in Ward 6 but adjacent to it and will affect our traffic.
Lake drainage South of Pierce Blvd.

I look forward to discussing your concerns for Ward 6 and our city.