Key Auburn races up for grabs in primary

Auburn voters will decide who gets to stay in the hunt for mayor and a seat on the City Council when they cast their ballots in the Aug. 6 primary election.Voters will determine which two candidates from three will advance to the

Auburn voters will decide who gets to stay in the hunt for mayor and a seat on the City Council when they cast their ballots in the Aug. 6 primary election.Voters will determine which two candidates from three will advance to the

Nov. 5 general election. City Councilmember and Deputy Mayor Nancy Backus, Councilmember John Partridge and Iraq war veteran Scot Pondelick are vying for mayor.

Pete Lewis has decided not to pursue a fourth term in office.

In the primary for Auburn City Council Position 4, Auburn voters will choose two among the field of Frank Lonergan, Thomas Sauers and Yolanda Trout. This is an open position now held by Backus.

The Auburn Reporter this week presents profiles based on information received in questionnaires emailed to each mayoral candidates.