A relatively amicable debate touched on hot-button issues such as public safety and keeping up with the city's rapid growth and aging infrastructure

Six of the nine mayoral candidates faced off in a debate Wednesday evening — and when asked who they would vote for other than themselves, most of them named Jaeger Gustafson, notably not one of the perceived frontrunners in the mayoral race.

“I would say that if you want some of the wildest ideas that could work, it’s got to be Jaeger,” incumbent mayor Jyoti Gondek said.

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Addressing Gustafson, Gondek said, “You’re actually a thoughtful person, so thanks for bringing some levity and some interesting ideas.”

Sonya Sharp, Jeromy Farkas and Jeff Davison each echoed the sentiment.

“He’s got awesome ideas,” Davison said.

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