Mike O'Mara (politician)
| Mike O'Mara | |
|---|---|
| Member of the St. Louis County Council (4th district) | |
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Assumed office 2001 | |
| Preceded by | James O'Mara |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carol; 2 children |
| Alma mater |
St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley St. Louis University |
| Occupation | Politician; trade unionist |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Michael "Mike" O’Mara is an American, journeyman pipefitter, international representative of the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Sprinklerfitters, and Democratic member of the St. Louis County Council.[1] He has represented the sixth district since 2001.[1]
Early life and career
O'Mara's father, James, was a member of the St. Louis County Council and a member and leader of the Pipefitters Local 562.[2] O'Mara attended McCluer North High School in Florissant, later attending to St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley. He graduated from St. Louis University with a bachelor's degree in communications.[1] He was a soccer player and played for the Kansas City Comets from 1981-82 and for the St. Louis Steamers from 1983-84. He joined the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562, where he has been an assistant business manager and is currently a journeyman pipefitter and international representative of the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Sprinklerfitters. He is married with two children.[1]
Political career
O'Mara has represented the fourth district in the St. Louis County Council since 2001, when his father retired from the same seat.[2] He represents about 145,000 people in north St. Louis County.[1] He has been Vice-Chairman of the council since 2011 and has previously served as Chairman of the council.[1]
Committee assignments
- Committee of the Whole
- Committee on Disabilities (Chairman)
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike O'Mara | 59,690 | 88.86 | ||
| Libertarian | Jeff Coleman | 7,345 | 10.93 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike O'Mara | 58,959 | 81.41 | ||
| Republican | Eugene Dokes | 11,716 | 16.18 | ||
| Libertarian | Theo "Ted" Brown, Sr. | 1,702 | 2.35 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike O'Mara | 61,120 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike O'Mara | 48,180 | 100.00 | ||