After election challenges knocked several candidates off the ballot this winter, three candidates are trying their luck as write-ins.
Michael Lambert said he filed in late January to run as a write-in candidate for mayor after resident Jeff Schmitt challenged his nominating petitions and he was removed from the April 9 ballot.
“I’m continuing because I still believe in why I chose to run in the first place,” Lambert said.
He’s challenging incumbent Mike Collins, who also faced an election challenge but won his bid to stay on the ballot.
Read: Plainfield Mayor Stays on April 9 Ballot; Lambert Loses Election Challenge
“I think Plainfield deserves a choice in who’s leading their community,” Lambert said.
Lambert has established a campaign website, complete with a video tutorial on how to vote for a write-in candidate.
Plainfield Park Board
Thomas Breier withdrew from the Plainfield Park District Board of Commissioners race in January after his nominating petitions were challenged. A resident filed a challenge alleging that some of the people who signed the forms either were not registered voters or printed rather than signed their names.
According to the Will County Clerk’s office, Breier is back in the race as a write-in.
Read: Plainfield Parks Candidates Withdraw From Race Amid Objections
"I'm just trying to help make a difference for the people in Plainfield," Breier said. "Even though I can't be on the ballot, I thought I would give it a shot and run as a write-in."
He said he hopes to bring upgrades to park district facilities and fields.
Breier urged residents who have questions about him or his goals for the park district to email him at mtmrbreier@comcast.net.
Plainfield Library Board
David Schmidt was one of three Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees candidates removed from the ballot after Plainfield park commissioner Peter Hurtado questioned their nominating forms.
Schmidt is also back as a write-in. He hopes to remain on the board after being appointed to fill a vacant position in September 2012.
"I've just enjoyed my time on the board and I want to keep going," Schmidt said. "I want to keep supporting the library."
Schmidt has established a campaign Facebook page.
Read: Three Plainfield Library Candidates Removed from Ballot
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Someone like that does not need to be on the Park Board and in charge of millions of taxpayer dollars!
I agree that anyone who is so reckless, that they cannot even state what office they are running for on their petition papers, should not represent me! What else would Mr. Brier miss if he got elected to the Park Board of Directors? Maybe a few commas Nd zeros? But he is a great guy, so we should vote for him even though he is completely unqualified!! I get it...
MICHAEL LAMBERT HAS NO DEDICATION!!!!! Give Lambert the PINK SLIP on April 9th! He just wants another government paycheck.. Appearantly one isn't enough
As far as being lazy--Very few take of their own time to spend countless hours to donate their historic knowledge to this print. I like both Mikes in this election but can see questions in the ballot review-- and if geography dictates policy---well---Chicago is only 40 miles away. Your signature gathering efforts are astonishing-- as you have stated--at 30 signatures / hour means a signature every 2 minutes. Reading between the lines, that rate may be suspect to be flawed more than your position. Albeit, It is our right to VOTE, come April 9, for who ever you believe is the best man for the job, everyone has issues and the good people of Plainfield will surely make the correct choice.
1) You resigned mid-term as a village trustee- Why did you not fulfill your committment to the voters? 2) Why did you call the Illiniois State Fire Marshall and try to shut down Plainfield Fest? 3) If elected, will you abstain from participating on bids that are funded by fadace grants in the Village? 4) Will you continue to work as a government employee elsewhere, thus taking two government paychecks?
You will lose business by taking either side. Bad Move Andreason......