LA HABRA CITY COUNCIL

Here are the candidates running for two seats on the La Habra City Council in the Nov. 6 election.

Douglas Bystry

Age: 28

Occupation: Housing director, incumbent councilman.

Background: Has served on the council four years; UCLA graduate, chairman of Orange County Housing Commission, active in a number of clubs and organizations.

Issues: Balancing economic growth with homeowners’ rights, controlling graffiti and gang-related activity and increasing citizen participation.

William D. Mahoney

Age: 50

Occupation: Attorney, incumbent councilman.

Background: Has served on the council eight years, La Habra resident since 1960, probate practice in the city for 17 years.

Issues: Wants redevelopment and expansion of city’s commercial base to provide long-term source of revenue and to ensure high-quality city services.

Norman P. Eneim

Age: 35

Occupation: Machine shop foreman.

Background: Attended Sonora High School, Fullerton College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College.

Issues: Increasing sales tax revenue and maintaining local control and a free marketplace.

David M. Cheverton

(Photo not available) Age: 31

Occupation: Businessman.

Background: Planning commissioner since 1988, president La Habra Rotary Club 1989-90, member of board of directors, La Habra Rotary Club, 1989-90.

Issues: Attracting businesses to increase sales tax base, maintaining La Habra’s atmosphere.