Eight of the 10 candidates running for Newton City Council shared their views on topics ranging from taxes to the state of city infrastructure and services during a forum at
At each of the forums, candidates will have the opportunity to deliver three-minute opening statements and two-minute closing statements. Audience members will then have one minute to ask questions of
The races in Newton for mayor and city council have attracted the most interest by far. Three candidates are running for mayor – incumbent Eddie Haupt, business owner Jeff Allen
Incumbent Eddie Haupt is seeking his second term in office against Councilman Jerry Hodge and businessman Jeff Allen. Filing officially ends at noon on Friday.