By Chris OrletRecord Managing EditorA mayoral candidate and a candidate for an aldermanic seat in Warrenton have been disqualified from the April election.The reason: They were behind on municipal taxes and fees.City clerk Melody Rugh confirmed both mayoral candidate Don Broering and Ward 2 alderman candidate Rick Brueggenjohann’s names will not appear on the April 8 ballot.Four years ago two current aldermen, John Cornell and Jim Dreyer, were also disqualified from the April election for being behind on municipal taxes and fees.According to Missouri State Statute: “No candidate seeking municipal office should be certified or appear on the ballot if in arrears for any unpaid city taxes or municipal user fees on the last day to file a declaration of candidacy for the office.”In an interview with The Record, Broering said he had misplaced his water bill, and when he stopped by Warrenton City Hall on Jan. 14, a city employee told him he owed $38, which he paid.“Then the day after the filing deadline I was told I still owed $21,” Broering said.Broering told The Record that he spoke with director of operations Terri Thorn and city clerk Melody Rugh and was told he would have to hire an attorney to appeal the decision.“I’m retired,” he said. “That’s more money than I want to put out.”Reached for comment, Warrenton Mayor Jerry Dyer said it was unfortunate that it happened, however, candidates sign a statement saying they do not have any outstanding bills or debts with the city.“So I don’t know if it was a mix up,” Dyer said. “I don’t have any knowledge of that.”Dyer said Broering has the option of running as a write-in candidate.“But as far as us changing anything, I don’t think we have that option,” he said.Broering said he is considering running as a write-in candidate for mayor.“That’s a hard sell,” he said. “I was a long shot even if I’d been allowed on the ballot.”The Record was unable to contact Breuggenjohann.Breuggenjohann’s departure leaves the Ward 2 race uncontested, giving candidate Eric Schleuter the likely win. If a write-in candidate doesn’t materialize, Schleuter would be sworn in at the April 22 meeting.Two candidates found ineligible