Three candidates — current Carbondale trustees Katrina Byars and Dan Richardson (who is acting mayor until the election) and former trustee Ed Cortez — are vying for election as mayor to replace recently retired former mayor Stacey Bernot.
The Sopris Sun, as part of its coverage of the race, has asked each candidate to respond to three questions about issues of concern to Carbondale residents.
Upcoming articles will include further questions of the candidates, in an effort to let readers know where the candidates stand on specific issues.
Following are the questions and each candidate’s replies