Editor's note: Incumbent Eureka City Councilwoman Linda Atkins and challenger Joe Bonino were asked by the Times-Standard to make their case to the voters, and to each offer their response to their opponent's argument in the space below. Write-in candidate Charles Bean, who recently announced he'd be joining the race as well, will be given equal space ...later this week.
◼ Joe Bonino: Police, fire top priority - Times-Standard special feature
◼ Linda Atkins: Safety number one - Times-Standard special feature