What some voters had to say about their choice in the race for mayor of city of Columbia
"Steve Benjamin. I've known him for a while, and he's a good fellow who's true to his word. He will bring some bold new things to the Columbia area . . . which is starving for bold new things."
- Charles Brooks, 39, attorney, of Woodcreek Farms
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"Kirkman Finlay III. I voted for him mainly over financial concerns for the city. He will straighten things out financially."
- Stephen King, 54, sales, of Woodcreek Farms
"Steve Benjamin. He's got a vision for our future. He has a plan for what we can do instead of what we can't do."
- James Smith, 42, attorney, of Hollywood-Rose Hill
"Kirkman Finlay III. He's been in council long enough to know what needs to get done. I believe in his ability to work with the council."
- Catherine Muller, 85, retired, of The Heritage
"Steve Benjamin. He's a church man who connects with the whole city, not just one area. He wants to bring all of Columbia's different levels together, for change now, not tomorrow."
- Leroy Wilson, 77, retired, Park Street Community
"Kirkman Finlay III. I like his fiscal conservative policies. I also like his plans for Main Street."
- Jake McMillin, 22, student, of Rosewood
"Steve Benjamin. It was his commercial that set him apart. How everyone in it was coming together for the same idea of change."
- Kimberly Tinker, 29, hospital worker, Gervais area
"Kirkman Finlay. Because of his knowledge of the city. I like his ideas of getting the city budget under control."
- Charlie Clark, 71, retired, Melrose Park area
"Steve Benjamin. The city is a great place to live, I've been here all my life, but I think it's time to try something new for the city. And I think he could be the change."
- Donnell Richardson Jr., 33, bingo operator, Park Street area
"Kirkman Finlay. For his ideas on rebuilding the economy. Also his plans for Main Street, turning it into something like the Vista. I think he's doing a good job of following in his father's footsteps."
- Sallie Spade, 62, retired, Melrose Park area
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