The Ames City Council brushed up on budget issues with budget season approaching, approved an increase to the Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team (ASSET) funding and denied Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes, again, for a 12-month liquor license during their meeting Tuesday. Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes A year after its 12-month liquor license renewal application.
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Tuesday’s election saw 12 candidates from the Ames City Council, school board and hospital trustees on the ballot, all of whom ran unopposed for their respective positions. There were a total of 7,066 ballots cast in Story County– a 10.15% voter turnout. The election saw a -11.25% difference in voter turnout compared to the last.
Gloria Betcher, 60, has been serving on the Ames City Council since 2014 and is running for reelection on the council. Betcher currently represents ward 1, the largest ward which covers a majority of the east and south of Ames. Betcher has served three terms while being on the council. Politically, Betcher has also served.