Candidates for North Augusta City Council have a variety of ideas about the future of North Augusta. There are eight candidates, which will be narrowed down to four following the Republican primary on Feb. 9. Seven Republicans are running and will be vying for three spots on the ballot during the general election on April 27: David Buck, Pat Carpenter, Ronnie DeLaughter, Elizabeth Jones, Dave Leverett, Jenafer McCauley and David McGhee. Trina Mackie is the only Democratic candidate and will also be on the April 27 ballot.

The Star sent each candidate the same three questions. Below are their answers, listed in alphabetical order. No response was received from DeLaughter by press deadline. Responses have been edited for length and style. 

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