Candidates Compete for Multiple City Council Seats in April Primaries

In the upcoming May elections, several candidates are competing for various city council positions across multiple districts. In San Antonio's District 4, candidates include Air Force veteran Ernest Arrellano, educator Johnathon Cruz, Marine veteran Gregorio De La Paz, and small business owner Jose 'Pepe' Martinez, each focusing on issues like infrastructure and community engagement. Meanwhile, in District 3, incumbent Phyllis J. Viagran is challenged by Larry La Rose, Kenneth Thomas, and Kendra Wilkerson, with campaigns addressing public service experience and health care affordability. In Alliance, Ohio, four candidates are vying for at-large city council seats in a rare contested race, emphasizing infrastructure improvements and transparency in local government. As voters prepare for the May 3 and May 6 elections, issues of economic development, public safety, and community services are at the forefront of candidates' platforms.