Apache Junction council, mayor candidates weigh in on public mass-transit needs
by Richard Dyer | Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent
If funding is identified and there are enough riders for a public transit system, an express service could link to the regional Valley Metro system, some candidates for Apache Junction City Council and mayor said.
Five Apache Junction residents have qualified to run for mayor and five others for three seats on City Council.
Running for mayor are Charles Austin, Robin Barker, Jeff Barlett, John Insalaco and Chip Wilson. Vying for council are Braden Biggs, Darryl Cross, Kelly Gremmel, Tess Nesser and Jeff Struble.
The mayor and the seats of three members of council — Vice Mayor Wilson and Councilmembers Barker and Struble — all who were elected in November 2016, are up for re-election. Incumbent Mayor Jeff Serdy is not running as he is seeking office on the Pinal County Board of Supervisors.
