Article: Farmington candidates focus on future development

FARMINGTON -- This is a city almost untouched by commercial development. But in the next five years, projects are planned that will double the city's commercial spaces.

City officials have been strongly criticized for their role in planning for the development. It comes as little surprise then, with the mayor and two council members up for election, eight residents have declared candidacy for municipal office.

Development is a key issue for all the candidates.

On Oct. 4, they will face off in a primary. Two are challenging the incumbent mayor; six are challenging the incumbent council members. Based on the votes of residents, two mayoral candidates and four council candidates will be ...

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