Vestavia Hills voters will choose their next mayor and City Council on Aug. 26. Former Vestavia Hills police officer Richard Cheatwood is challenging Mayor Ashley Curry for the mayor’s seat, and five candidates are vying to fill two other City Council seats on the ballot.

The candidates shared their views on key issues with the Vestavia Voice.

Q: What responsibility does the city have regarding stormwater control, and would you do anything differently than has been done thus far?

MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Richard Cheatwood : The city absolutely has a responsibility to deal with stormwater issues. We should’ve done more by now. It’s hurting our local businesses. It also puts extra pressure on our first responders and public works crews. If elected, I’d work with the City Council to stop just

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