Los Alamitos City Council Candidates

Four candidates are running for two seats on the Los Alamitos City Council in the Nov. 3 election. Today is the deadline to register to vote. For further information, call the county registrar of voters at (714) 567-7600.

Ronald Bates

Age: 46

Occupation: Incumbent, businessman

Background: Elected to City Council in 1988, current mayor; doctorate in public administration; master’s degree in public administration.

Issues: Supports the Katella Avenue “super-street” project; favors revitalizing the business district to create more jobs; favors term limits of at least 12 years for City Council members; favors conservative financial policies to keep city government viable.

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Marianne Stiles

Age: 54

Occupation: Electronic data-processing consultant

Background: Served on the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women (1987); representative to the county affirmative action office (1986-87); member of the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce; active with PTA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Issues: Opposes Katella super-street project; uncertain about council term limits; favors limits on campaign spending; favors increased spending on low-cost and affordable housing.

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Charles E. Sylvia

Age: 58

Occupation: Incumbent; electrical engineer

Background: Elected to the City Council in 1975; Little League volunteer; member of the Orange County Sanitation Districts since 1976; former city representative to the Southern California Assn. of Governments.

Issues: Favors Katella super-street project; opposes term limits; favors limits on campaign spending; favors increased spending only for police and public works projects.

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William Umbel

Age: 57

Occupation: Mail carrier

Issues: Favors term limits for council members; opposes Katella super-street project; favors limits on campaign spending; wants to put rein on city expenditures.