AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Election Day in Auburn is August 28 and 31 candidates are vying for 9 positions in the Auburn City Council.
Here's a complete list of all the candidates.
Mayor:
Ron Anders, Jr.: The longtime city council member and mayor pro tem is vying for the top spot and hoping to increase safety and improve education in the city.
Brittany Cannon Dement: The Southern Union State Community College instructor wants to raise public trust, boost economic development and improve public services if elected.
David B. Hill: If elected, the Auburn University graduate hopes to bring more retail to Auburn, improve public trust and develop big ideas to develop the city's future.
Lindburgh B. Jackson: Considered a staple at Auburn City Council meetings, the Northwest Auburn resident is hoping to be the city's next mayor.
Jordan Langdon: The Auburn University sophomore is looking to add more long-term, high-paying jobs to the community and wants to ensure that citizens come first.
Richard E. Speake
Ward 1:
Connie Fitch Taylor: Taylor hopes to bring a crime prevention program to the city and job fairs to predominantly black communities in Auburn.
Verlinda White (incumbent): White has served as the Ward 1 council member since 2017.
Ward 2:
Anthony Brock: The Auburn resident is pushing for more affordable housing and a more transparent city council.
Phil Chansler: Chansler has experience in municipal planning and is focused on smart city growth.
Kelley Griswold: Army veteran and Auburn graduate Griswold is hoping to restore public trust and planning for city growth
Stephen "Kyle" Moseley: Moseley is a Sylacauga firefighter and hopes to facilitate open dialogue between community members and the council.
Todd D. Scholl: Scholl is an Auburn Chamber of Commerce board member and if elected wants to add a recreation area and a fire substation to Northwest Auburn.
Hal Walker: Walker is an Auburn attorney and is looking to recruit high paying jobs and improve public safety.
Ward 3:
Beth Witten (incumbent): Witten is running unopposed for the Ward 3 seat that she has had since 2014.
Ward 4:
Barry Davis: Davis wants to add bike lanes and lower speed limits in neighborhood areas.
Jim Ryan: Ryan is an Auburn University English professor who wants to work toward creating a safe and attractive environment for residents.
Brett Smith: Smith is an Auburn lawyer and on the Auburn Greenspace Advisory Board.
Ward 5:
Stephen Dixon: Longtime Auburn resident Dixon wants to use technology to keep citizens informed and hopes to advocate for small businesses.
Brian P. O'Neil: The small business owner wants to focus on smart growth for the city and hopes to increase parks and recreation areas.
Walter M. Northcutt: The local attorney is on the Auburn 2020 Planning Commission and is a guest lecturer at Auburn University.
Ward 6:
Sarah Brown: The former Wrapsody co-owner serves on the Planning Commission and hopes to invest in infrastructure and in small businesses.
Brad Donnelly: The Auburn native has experience in law enforcement and wants to put trust back in local government.
Bob Parsons: The Australian native and former firefighter has lived in Auburn for 20 years. He wants to preserve the character of Ward 6 and make sure citizens are heard.
Ward 7:
Jay Conner: Conner has served on the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and hopes to increase transparency and communication.
Amy C. Crew: Crew has lived in Auburn for 20 years and is focused on citizen input on Auburn issues.
Jay Hovey: The Auburn native hopes to give back to the city he's grown up in.
Laura Mirarchi: The Opelika native and Auburn University graduate is focused on accountability, balance and collaboration.
Andrew Puent: The Auburn University grad is hoping to gain support for US Congress.
Ward 8:
Marlene Bowman: The Auburn-based Realtor wants to create more opportunities for high paying jobs.
Tommy Dawson (incumbent): The former Auburn Police Chief has been on City Council since 2014.
