Mayoral candidates weigh in on redevelopment

Three candidates will be vying for Jefferson City mayor on Tuesday's ballot.
Three candidates will be vying for Jefferson City mayor on Tuesday's ballot.

One of the most prevalent issues for Jefferson City, and likewise, its new mayor, is the issue of redevelopment.

Whether it is trying to decide what will be done with the St. Mary's Health Center facility when the hospital moves, or how best to work with developers who want to create loft apartments downtown, redevelopment has moved to the forefront of conversation in recent months.