On the Slate in Stanton

Five candidates are running for two open seats on the Stanton City Council. The race at a glance:

William C. Estrada

Age: 38

Occupation: Construction company vice president

Background: Mayor of Stanton

Major issue: Continue downward trend in crime by maintaining high police presence

Al Ethans

Age: 67

Occupation: Engineering auditor

Background: City planning commissioner

Major issue: Reduce city’s 5% utility tax by at least 1% to help attract and keep businesses

Ginger Jordan

Age: 46

Occupation: Secretary, computer instructor

Background: Activist

for mobile home park

residents’ rights

Major issue: Establish rent control for residents of city’s 10 mobile home parks

Alicita Lewis-Younker

Age: 76

Occupation: Bookkeeper

Background: Former City Council member; president, Stanton Neighborhood Center; founder, Stanton Chamber of Commerce and Boys & Girls Club

Major issue: Develop program to attract and keep businesses

Don Martinez

Age: 46

Occupation: Merchant

Background: City planning commissioner and former councilman; vice president, Stanton Chamber of Commerce

Major issue: Promote economic development by bringing in new businesses

Source: Individual candidates; Researched by HOPE HAMASHIGE / For The Times