Walsten on Ballot, Sarlo Objection Cont. by Electoral Board
The Des Plaines Electoral Board reviewed two petition objections on Thursday and dismissed one.
Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten’s name will appear on the ballot for mayor of Des Plaines in April, after all. A motion to dismiss an objection to Walsten’s petition signatures filed by Carl Mauter-Hollenbeck on Jan. 3 was made a Des Plaines Electoral Board meeting on Jan. 24. The Cook County Clerk’s Office performed a records check, said Gloria Ludwig, Des Plaines City Clerk and member of the Electoral Board, and found that more than the minimum number of required signatures were submitted, and his name would appear on the ballot. The minimum number of signatures required was 480, and Walsten submitted 586, Ludwig said. Walsten has previously stated be believes Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz’ mayoral campaign was behind the objection. …
