Lake Forest Candidates

Five candidates--including two incumbents--are running for two seats on the City Council. Here’s a look at the contenders:

Ronald G. Nash

Age: 67

Occupation: Part-time professional fund-raiser and consultant for nonprofit groups

Background: Former chairman of parks and recreation commission in Tucson, Ariz.

Major issue: Bring in market planners to focus on business development and retention.

James J. Richert

Age: 47

Occupation: National director of operations for Kia Motors America Inc.

Background: Founder of local anti-jail group called Jail Alternatives to Musick

Major issues: Opposes lack of representation for South County on Board of Supervisors; would organize South County cities to propose redistricting plan

Marcia Rudolph

Age: 55

Occupation: Elementary school

teacher

Background: Former Lake Forest councilwoman

Major issue: Help defeat proposal to convert El Toro Marine Corps Air Station into commercial airport

Ann Van Haun

Age: 62

Occupation: Retired administrative assistant, UCI Medical Center

Background: Incumbent

Major issue: Continue to support legal action against conversion of El Toro Marine Corps Air Station into a commercial airport

Helen Wilson

Age: 46

Occupation: Manages rental properties

Background: Incumbent

Major issue: Stimulate city economic development by increasing tax base and creating a plan for redevelopment of the El Toro Road business district

Source: Individual candidates; Researched by FRANK MESSINA / For The Times