Duties: Council's nine members pass ordinances, resolutions, orders and motions. They also control city property, approves the budget and can award economic development incentives.
Annual salary: $22,279
Term: Four years, beginning Jan. 1.
The Candidate
Geoff Paddock
Age: 60
Occupation: Executive Director of the Headwaters Park Alliance
Family: Single
Contact: 432-5700
Why am I running for council: In my first term, I have worked hard to get more funding for infrastructure and other improvements into our neighborhoods and in the downtown area.
Why should you vote for me: I want to continue to build a strong community in my second term.