Council could have mother and son as members

Chaffee's unopposed candidate for city council in Ward 1, Jaeson Fraser, says he doesn't want voters to have misconceptions about how he'll act in office given his relationship to a current officeholder.

Fraser's mother is Debbie Eichhorn, who's running for re-election in Ward 2. But Fraser says despite the familial relationship, he and Eichhorn's ideas are far different.

"Even though she is my mom, our views differ so much, we'll probably butt heads," Fraser said.

Eichhorn did not return phone calls from the Southeast Missourian.