Candidates for Kenai mayor and city council outlined their priorities on fiscal management, infrastructure, and community growth at the Kenai Public Library during a Sept. 4 forum co-hosted by KSRM, KDLL, KBBI, the Peninsula Clarion, and the League of Women Voters.

City council candidates Victoria Askin and Bridget Grieme joined mayoral candidates Henry Knackstedt and Alex Douthit at the event, part of a weekly series running through Sept. 25.

Budget Priorities

Asked whether the city spends too much or too little in key areas, mayoral candidate Alex Douthit said he was satisfied with the city’s current spending plan.

“The budget is a huge process,” Douthit said. “City staff put a ton of time and effort into it. They’re always looking for efficiencies… Healthcare is a huge expense, and

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