×Hoover voters will choose their next mayor and City Council on Aug. 26. Hoover’s current chief of police Nick Derzis is challenging Mayor Frank Brocato for the mayor’s seat, and fourteen candidates are vying to fill five other City Council seats on the ballot.

The candidates shared their views on key issues with the Hoover Sun.

Q: What is your vision for the city in five years?

MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Frank Brocato : In five years, Riverchase will be a major health care and health research and development corridor. Patton Creek will be redeveloped under its new ownership, and the Galleria will have a new vision guided by our comprehensive study. We’ll have a performing arts center, upgraded parks, safer roads, strong schools and national leadership in public safety — making Hoover Alabama

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