November 7th is the next election. Meet the candidates running for city council this year

Gloria Betcher 

Education: Bachelor’s cum laude in Medieval Studies and Latin – St. Olaf College

Ph.D. and Masters in English – University of Minnesota 

Current roles: Adjunct Associate Professor at Iowa State University 

Ames Economic Development Commission Board

Current Seat Holder: Gloria Betcher

Rob Bowers

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics – Iowa State University

Master’s of Public Administration – Iowa State University(!!!)

Current roles: City of Ames Director of Public Safety

Veteran of Iowa State University’s Police Department

Vice Chair of City of Ames Planning and Zoning Commission 

Previous member of ISU Professional and Scientific Council

Current Seat Holder: Peter Orazem 

Amber Corrieri 

Education: Iowa State University 

Current roles: Director of Development at Mainstream Living

Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club of Story County 

President, Iowa Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs 

Current Seat Holder: Amber Corrieri

David Martin

Education: Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science – Iowa State University

Ph.D. in Computer Science – Boston University

Current roles: Founded David Martin Consulting 

Current Seat Holder: Peter Orazem