"Clearfield city is at a significant crossroads in its history," he said. "While I don't believe in making a career out of politics, I firmly believe that there is no substitute for experience."

• Ivan D. Anderson, 61, has served a total of 16 years on the Clearfield City Council. He works part time at the Crestwood Care Center in Ogden and is an engineering consultant.

Anderson wants to move the city's commuter rail station to help revitalize downtown. "I think we have a real great opportunity to bring people into the city," he said. He says he will not seek office again after this year.

• James W. Barlow, 55, has lived in Clearfield most of his life. He has served on the city council the past eight years and owns an investment and financial planning firm.

Barlow says that Clearfield needs to attract retail business. Moving the city's commuter rail station could attract that business, he said. "There's some unfinished business," he said.

• Kathryn Murray, 61, has lived in Clearfield the past 32 years. She received an education degree from Brigham Young University and has served as a state and county delegate.

Murray says city officials have overstepped their bounds. Things in the city are taking a downward turn, she said. "If there is something that we should not be getting into as a city," she said, "I'll be the first to vote against it."

• Don Ormsby, 54, has served on the Clearfield City Council, the city planning commission and board of adjustments. He works at Hill Air Force Base as an operational logistics specialist.

Ormsby says the city needs to exercise more financial restraint. Basic needs like police and fire have not been met. "I believe I can exercise restraint in spending," he said.

• Vern Phipps, 47, has lived in Clearfield the past 18 years. He has been active in his political party and works as a defense contractor at Hill Air Force Base.

Phipps says Clearfield lacks a sense of community. City officials should emphasize commercial growth that is "applicable" to a family-oriented community. "I believe I have the vision and drive to make it happen," he said.

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