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Candidates Discuss Town & Gown,

City Priorities At 4th Ward Forum

Jeffery Back, left, a candidate for the upcoming Fourth Ward council seat, stresses his desire for communication between students and citizens at a meeting held this evening at the the former Center St. School. Under the moderation of Sixth Ward council member and former acting mayor Russ Southard, Back, along with fellow candidates Michelle Osterhoudt and Laura Dohner, discussed their topics including the search for the new city manager, priorities for Oneonta, relations between the city and colleges, their personal work styles and professional backgrounds. (Ian Austin/ AllOTSEGO.com)
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)

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