Homer Glen · April 6, 2027
The Race for Homer Glen Mayor
Heidi Pacella vs. Christina Neitzke-Troike — where they stand on the issues that define Homer Glen's future.
On April 6, 2027, Homer Glen voters will choose between two visions for their community. Christina Neitzke-Troike is the incumbent. In April 2023, Homer Glen residents voted 60% NO on license-plate reader cameras in an advisory referendum — and on December 10, 2025, the Village Board approved a twelve-camera Flock Safety contract anyway, at a meeting she presided over. Heidi Pacella is a Homer Glen resident, mother, and business owner who believes elected officials work for the people — not the other way around.
- Fought for Parker-Hadley road preservation as a private citizen
- Met Sen. Michael Hastings in Springfield on May 30, 2025 about the 143rd Street “quick take” bill, and has spoken at the Village Board 19 times since August 2023
- Received 565 write-in votes for Trustee in 2025 after being removed from the ballot — more than two candidates printed on it
- Believes every referendum result must be respected
- Spoke against the Flock contract at the Dec. 10, 2025 board meeting — on the record in the Village minutes
- Will demand accountability from neighboring municipalities on traffic
- Running on full transparency about every dollar spent
- Presided over the Dec. 10, 2025 meeting where the Board approved Flock cameras 5–1, despite voters' 60% NO
- Her administration committed $106,650 over two years to cameras voters had rejected at the ballot box
- Board acted on 143rd Street widening without demanding regional cost-sharing
- Road preservation required sustained citizen pressure rather than proactive leadership
- Ongoing $49,500/year camera cost added without voter consent
Where They Stand
In April 2023, residents voted 60% NO on license plate cameras in an advisory referendum — 3,430 to 2,253. On December 10, 2025, the Village Board approved twelve Flock cameras anyway, 5–1: a $106,650 two-year contract, $57,150 in year one and $49,500 every year after.
Heidi spoke against the Flock proposal in public comment at that December 10 meeting — it's in the Village's own minutes. She will respect the result of every public vote: if residents say no, the answer is no.
Parker Road, Hadley Road, and Chicago-Bloomington Trail required years of community pressure and a Will County Board transfer before Homer Glen secured them. Residents led — the administration followed.
Heidi spoke at Village Board and County meetings as a citizen advocate long before this campaign. As Mayor, she will proactively oppose any proposal to widen or develop Homer Glen's historic corridors.
Homer Glen has absorbed traffic from neighboring development without demanding accountability. Widening 143rd Street shifts the burden onto local residents and taxpayers rather than the communities whose approvals created the traffic.
Heidi will push back on infrastructure decisions that turn Homer Glen into a pass-through for someone else's growth. Neighboring municipalities that approve dense development should bear the cost of the traffic it generates.
The Flock camera program alone adds $49,500 per year in ongoing costs — spending rejected by residents in a public vote. Unasked-for expenses compound over time and reduce resources available for roads, parks, and stormwater.
Heidi believes every dollar spent should be justified to the people who pay it. She will require clear cost-benefit analysis before approving new recurring expenses and will not fund programs voters have explicitly rejected.
The clearest test of leadership is what a government does with a vote it doesn't like. The current administration's decision to approve Flock cameras nearly three years after a clear NO vote is a direct statement about how it views the public.
Heidi's campaign is built on the idea that Homer Glen residents are capable of making decisions about their own community. Her job as Mayor is to execute their will — not substitute her own judgment for theirs.
- Will County Clerk, certified results ("Official Results — Consolidated Election April 4, 2023"): Village of Homer Glen Plate Reader question — YES 2,253 (39.64%), NO 3,430 (60.36%). willcountyclerk.gov
- Village of Homer Glen, Board of Trustees agenda packet, December 10, 2025 (item L.7 — Flock Safety order form: 12 license plate cameras; $57,150 year one, $49,500 annual recurring, $106,650 contract total). homerglenil.org
- Village of Homer Glen, Board of Trustees minutes, December 10, 2025 (approved 5–1; the Mayor presided; public comment). homerglenil.org
- Village of Homer Glen, 2023 referendum information sheet (advisory ballot question text). homerglenil.org
The 2027 Race at a Glance
Who is running for Mayor of Homer Glen in 2027?
Heidi Pacella has declared her candidacy for Mayor. The office is currently held by incumbent Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike, elected in April 2023. The official certified candidate list is set after the November 16–23, 2026 filing window closes and any ballot objections are resolved.
What experience does Heidi Pacella have?
Since 2023 Heidi Pacella has organized and spoken for Homer Glen residents on road, water and development decisions. She met Sen. Michael Hastings in Springfield on May 30, 2025 about House Bill 250, the “quick take” bill for the 143rd Street widening; gave public comment to the Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee on September 2, 2025; has spoken at the Village Board 19 times since August 2023; and received 565 write-in votes for Village Trustee in 2025. Her full record, with sources, is on the About page at heidiforhomer.com/about.
When is the Homer Glen 2027 election?
Tuesday, April 6, 2027 — the Illinois consolidated election. Polls are open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Early voting is scheduled to begin February 25, 2027, and vote-by-mail applications open January 6, 2027, per the Illinois State Board of Elections 2027 election calendar.
Is the Homer Glen Mayor the same as the Village President?
Yes. Homer Glen’s Village Code and the Illinois Municipal Code call the office Village President; “Mayor” is the customary title for the same job. Ballots, ordinances, and meeting minutes use Village President. The office also serves as the Village’s Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Heidi Pacella is a candidate for Village President of Homer Glen in the April 6, 2027 consolidated election.
Dates, registration and the rest of the ballot: the 2027 election guide.
"When residents go to the polls and vote no, that means no. The Village Board's job is to listen to the people they represent — not to wait nearly three years and quietly bring back what voters rejected."— Heidi Pacella, Candidate for Mayor of Homer Glen
Ready to make the change?
The April 6, 2027 election decides who leads Homer Glen for the next four years. Pledge your vote, volunteer, or donate to Heidi's campaign today.