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 is your vision for the city in five years?

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Richard Cheatwood : In five years, I want to see Vestavia making real progress. We need to focus on things that actually matter to the people who live here. Things like fixing the major drainage issues, improving public safety, building long-promised sidewalks and making sure tax dollars are spent wisely. People should be able to understand where their money is going and have

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