Turlock’s three candidates for mayor clashed over City Hall leadership, deteriorating roads and the role of experience Wednesday night before an audience of about 250 people at Stanislaus State.
Mayor Amy Bublak leaned heavily on her record in office, arguing that Turlock is financially stronger, safer and finally tackling infrastructure problems that accumulated over decades.
Her challengers, planning commissioner Jim Reape and private investigator Kelley Coelho, repeatedly made the case for change. Reape focused on employee retention and collaborative leadership, while Coelho portrayed herself as an outspoken advocate willing to challenge government institutions…