Daily Staff Writer

Herman Quirmbach

running for second term in Ward 4, which includes RCA, Friley and Westgate

*Main issues

—managing growth

—improving economic opportunity

—improving current recreational facilities and creating additional parks

—improving roads and highway access

*Working for students

—improving campus parking

—improving zoning to accommodate student housing

Judie Hoffman

running for at-large seat, has served three terms

*Main issues

—managing growth to avoid sprawl

—adding recreational facilities including an aquatic center

—expanding bike path system

—increasing community awareness of city government

*Working for students

—adding bike paths

—increasing communication with students

Starlene Rankin

running for at-large seat

*Main issues

—developing local economy by giving incentives to local businesses

—developing according to plan and utilizing current development

—increasing funding to the arts

—increasing environmental awareness

—funding a skateboard park, aquatic center and bike paths

*Working for students

—allowing 19-year-olds in bars

—focusing on tenant/landlord issues

Steve Goodhue

running for Ward 2, which

includes

University Village

* Main issues

—managing

current growth

—increasing economic development

—increasing funding to the park system

—improving public transportation

* Working for students

—encouraging growth of

affordable housing for students

—creating opportunities for

students in Ames after graduation

—creating a partnership between the students and the community