Here are the 8 candidates running for Iowa City Council

IOWA CITY — The stage has been set for the next Iowa City Council election.

With three incumbents and five newcomers on the Nov. 3 ballot, there will be no primary this October.

Those running for council are as follows:

At Large: Two to be elected.

• Rockne Cole, local attorney and graduate from the University of Iowa Law School.

Cole has advocated for historic preservation and against the use of Tax Increment Financing to fund large-scale development projects.

• Tim Conroy, and area realtor and graduate of Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. who said he is excited to listen to the needs and concerns of Iowa Citians.

Conroy serves on the University of Iowa Museum of Art member's Council, the campaign cabinet for United Way of Johnson and Washington counties, and belongs to the Iowa City Downtown Rotary Chapter.

• Michelle Payne is a current council member closing out her first term and seeking another term.

Payne pointed to lowering property tax levies, adding one hour free parking downtown and enhancing discussion on affordable housing as recent council actions she has supported.

• Jim Throgmorton is currently serving a term as the council's District C representative, but is now running for an at-large seat.

Throgmorton said he plants to continue to advocate for open government, a better use of Tax Increment Financing and investment in city resources to benefit lower income residents.

District A: One to be elected.

• Rick Dobyns, family physician at the UI, is running for a second term on council.

Dobyns noted achievements including working with city staff through transitions in the city manager's office, encouraging economic resurgence in Iowa City and forming a coalition among the council to respond to concerns of racial inequality in Iowa City.

• Pauline Taylor, UI graduate in 1974, is a former full time nurse at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics now working hourly.

Taylor noted the need for affordable housing, responsible development and racial equality as key points of focus in her campaign.

District C: One to be elected.

• Scott McDonough, who owns and works at design and construction company McDonough Structures Inc., is a graduate from the UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business and said he wants to see a strong economic landscape in Iowa City.

McDonough has served on a number of local boards and organizations including Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition and the city's ad hoc inclusionary housing committee for Riverfront Crossing District.

• John Thomas, a former member of the Iowa City planning and zoning commission, is a retired landscape architect.

Thomas said he will push for accessible and accountable government, preservation and enhancement of the city's private investment while making equitable decisions, high-quality neighborhoods and safe, tree-lined streets.