Bill Otto for Ward 1
BILL OTTO
A Councilman who will listen to the people, not special interests.
Who is Bill Otto?
Hi, my name is Bill Otto and I have been your councilman for almost 3 years! I have also been your neighbor for 26 years. My wife, Kathy and I have been married for 30 wonderful years and have raised three sons and three daughters in our beautiful community.
I am a proud Navy Veteran, Union Member, and retired Air Traffic Controller. I have previously served as a board member on the St. Charles City Board of Adjustment, State Representative, Boy Scout Leader, Bible School Teacher, and Youth Coach.
POLICES:
Safety and Security
I am very concerned about theft from our homes and speeders driving through our community. We have an excellent Police Department that has effectively addressed these issues in the last three years and I am confident that they will continue their fine work. I will always work to ensure safety for all St. Charlesians.
Development
We have to ensure that there is no negative impact on our citizens before we approve a development. If the City doesn't make money and the only thing it brings to the community is traffic; it's probably not a good idea
Data Centers
The proposed data center was a bad idea on many fronts. Not only was it in the flood plain, it was in our wellfield where we get our drinking water. There are many places in St Charles County where a data center might be appropriate but I wouldn't support one in our city limits.
Short Term Rentals
Three years ago, short term rentals(STR's) were a plague in our community. Homes were being bought up to convert to STR's and devastating neighborhoods. Shortly after I got elected, City Council passed a moratorium on new STR's and, just recently, passed an ordinance limiting them. There are less STR's in the Ward than there was when I first got elected and I will always oppose them.
I am proud to be endorsed by the following organizations:
St Charles Police Association
St Charles Firefighters Local 757
Tri-County Legislative Labor Club
FOR ST. CHARLES WARD ONE: