Jeffery Back, left, a candidate for the Fourth Ward Oneonta Common Council seat, stresses his desire for communication between students and citizens at a meeting this evening at the the former Center Street School. Moderated by Council member Russ Southard, Back and fellow candidates Michelle Osterhoudt and Laura Dohner shared their views on the search for the new city manager, city priorities, relations between the city and colleges, their personal work styles and professional backgrounds. (Ian Austin/ AllOTSEGO.com)
