Fountain Valley Council Candidates

Seven candidates, including one incumbent, are seeking two open City Council seats. A quick look at the contenders:

*

Doug Bannister

Age: 299

Occupation: Insurance agent.

Background: Member, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, former staff officer, Huntington Beach Search and Rescue; Boy Scouts of America endowment volunteer.

Major issues: Support Police Department and keep crime down; oppose new taxes and fees; encourage new business.

*

Chuck Conlosh

Age: 31

Occupation: Police officer

Background: Volunteer, recreational therapy department at Children’s Hospital of Orange County; teaches drug and gang diversion to children.

Major issues: Put more police officers on streets; attract new businesses; oppose tax increases; increase after- school and youth league sports to deter gang membership and drug use.

*

Larry R. Crandall

Age: 47

Occupation: County investigator

Background: Member, Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees; former vice president, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce; past Fountain Valley Fiesta organizer; former chairman, Fountain Valley Traffice Committee; member, Orange County School Board Ass.; member, California School Board Assn.; member, Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council.

Major issues: Balance city budget without tax or fee increases; maintain low crime rate and strong Police Department; attract businesses that do not “intrude” on residental areas.

*

Virginia Harter

Age: 46

Occupation: Small- business owner

Background: Member, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce and Fountain Valley Women’s Club.

Major issues: Hire more police officers and an additional code enforcement officer; create city- supported program for senior citizens; support youth programs.

*

Mark R. Matthews

Age: 33

Occupation: Attorney

Background: Boy Scout volunteer

Major issues: Oppose electronic message board near San Diego Freeway; oppose increased water fees; balance need for municipal revenue with needs of residents.

*

Barry G. Migliorini

Age: 30

Occupation: Brokerage firm director.

Background: Little League coach and manager; member, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Major issues: Oppose tax increases; decrease size of city government; ensure public safety.

*

James D. Petrikin

Age: 56

Occupation: Chiropractor

Background: Incumbent council member; past president, Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley

Major issues: Add personnel to Fire and Police departments; maintain small -town atmosphere of Euclid Avenue and South Park.

Source: Individual candidates