Schererville Town Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Dan
Elzinga
Dan Elzinga is running for Schererville Town Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Schmitt.
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The race · Town Council Ward 4
- 01Dan ElzingaYou’re reading
- 02Tom SchmittIncumbent
Background
- About
- Illiana Truck Center owner and former real estate appraiser and broker. He owns and operates residential rental units.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Republican. Lake County 2026 General Election Candidate ListCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Schererville Republican Organization (endorsed unanimously, as stated on his campaign site) Elect Dan Elzinga campaign website · Mar 20, 2026
- Campaign website
- electdanelzinga.com
On the record: Dan Elzinga
2 sourced01Growth and traffic1 sourced position
Said Schererville has too much high-density development and that traffic congestion concerns most residents.
Schererville has grown a lot in the past few decades with too much high density development and I believe traffic congestion is a concern for most residents”
Own statementPost-Tribune (Chicago Tribune) · May 2, 2026Link
02Illiana Speedway site1 sourced position
Said the town has spent over $2.5 million on the Illiana Speedway property in nearly ten years and the site still sits idle; lists moving it forward with a responsible redevelopment plan as a priority.
Ten years. Over $2.5 million spent. No progress”
Own statementElect Dan Elzinga campaign website · Mar 20, 2026Link
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