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From left to right, Rifle City Council candidates Aaron Cumming, Jonathan Rice, Michael Clancy, Ryan Fideldy, Alicia Gresley, Clint Hostettler, Rick Steffen and Scott Marsh take part in an election forum on Oct. 6, 2025.
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Eight candidates are running to fill five open seats on the Rifle City Council.
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