Article: Fire service, contracting key issues for Council candidates By Rebekah Gordon SAN CARLOS -- Six candidates are vying for three four-year seats on the City Council, while the city struggles with a $2 million budget deficit, the dissolution

SAN CARLOS -- Six candidates are vying for three four-year seats on the City Council, while the city struggles with a $2 million budget deficit, the dissolution of the South County Fire Authority, a recent grand jury investigation into contracting practices and questions about future development.

Longtime Councilmen Don Eaton and Michael King are not seeking re- election.

The face-off includes incumbent Matt Grocott, former councilman and school board president John Hoffmann, and four political newcomers: Bob Grassilli, Brad Lewis, Len Materman and Alex Phillips.

Bob Grassilli

With several committee positions under his belt, Grassilli also has 18 years experience as a chief financial ...

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