Chronicle Q&A: Cottage Grove City Council & Mayoral candidates talk specifics

COTTAGE GROVE — Residents will vote to re-up their mayor for another two-year term or give a city councilor a chance at the wheel – as nine candidates compete for five city council positions. Incumbent mayor Candace Solesbee will contend with councilor Dana Merryday. Should Merryday win, his unexpired term as councilor will go up for bid. If he is unsuccessful, he will maintain his Ward 3 seat on the council until his term expires…