L. Saucon Council Candidate Plans Write-In Campaign

A Lower Saucon Township Council candidate and political newcomer whose petition to appear on the May 21 primary election ballot has been challenged by a current councilman on a technicality says she won't oppose that challenge, but does plan a write-in campaign for the seat.

Republican Donna Louder's election petition was challenged at the county level this week by township council vice president Tom Maxfield, who argued that she failed to file a statement of financial interest with the township, according to an article published by the Express-Times.

In a statement issued Thursday, Louder admitted that she failed to file the necessary statement of financial interest by the required deadline.

"When I learned of this issue, I attempted to rectify it immediately but found that I was late by five business days," she said, adding that "the process involved with running for an elected position has been a learning experience for me, as I an not a career politician."

"Rules are rules and I will not be opposing (Maxfield's) challenge," Louder went on to say. "However, my passion and drive to better the township in which I grew up and reside in is unwavering. For that reason, I am formally announcing my launch of a 'write-in' campaign."

Louder is challenging current Republican council incumbents Ron Horiszny and Glenn Kern, who are both seeking re-election to their seats.

A member of the township's landfill committee, Louder has been outspoken in her questioning of IESI Bethlehem Landfill's proposed western expansion plan.