How to reopen the local economy is a major concern of voters in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, say six of nine candidates running for city council in November.
Incumbents Tony Beall and Carol Gamble are defending two at-large city council seats, both for four-year terms, from challengers Glenn Acosta, Wendy Braun, Beth Schwartz, John Christopoulos, Chris McLaughlin, Julia Bendis, and Andrea Machuca.
