These are the six candidates running for the position of common councillor on the Corporation of Hamilton:

DIANE GORDON is executive vice-president of Bermuda Chamber of Commerce. She describes herself as a passionate, hands-on, committed individual who will give her all to effect positive change for the city.

She wants to bring "clarity of vision, a local and global perspective to issues and decision making, and a wealth of experience of working with Government and non-government agencies" to City Hall.

The former Bermuda High School for Girls admissions director says she has experience in the public realm and a thorough understanding of the issues facing businesses in the capital.

CHARLES GOSLING is managing director and vice-president of marketing at Gosling Brothers Ltd and has worked at the family firm since 1983.

He is also a past president of Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, former director of Bermuda Alliance for Tourism and has been a member of the Board of Education and Small Business Development Corporation, among other bodies.

He tells voters: "In four years as Chamber of Commerce president and in other public roles, I have presented, hopefully, a voice of thoughtful reason, open to all views before reaching a decision."

JOHN HARVEY, a former policeman, is chief executive officer of the Bermuda Hotel Association and CEO of the Hotel Employers of Bermuda.

A member of the executive committee of the Bermuda Alliance for Tourism, he was awarded an MBE for his contribution to tourism.

He says the Corporation has lost its focus amid a "general sense of disharmony" and wants to see changes to the electoral process and an improvement in the look of the capital.

ANNE KAST is president of Kast Investment Management Ltd which she formed in 1991 after a 17-year career at the Bank of Bermuda.

She wants a more transparent Corporation and thinks her management skills make her an ideal candidate for common councillor.

"I am confident my extensive organisational and financial expertise will be a vital asset to the Corporation of Hamilton at this crucial time in the city's history," she said.

GRAEME OUTERBRIDGE, a photographer and local activist, has previously served on the Corporation and wants to see the municipality work with Government on changes to the way it is run.

A former member of the planning board, public works board and Parks Commission, he is calling for a new dedicated cruise ship for the capital and more input from the whole Island on how the waterfront should be redeveloped.

Mr. Outerbridge cites traffic management, parking, public art and good governance as key issues of concern in his letter to voters.

GLEN SMITH, an entrepreneur who was chairman of the UBP's last election campaign, believes the Corporation is losing its capability and self-confidence and wants to see a city with clean streets, fresh air, plenty of parking spaces and thriving stores.

The chairman of Logic Communications and a director of Key Tech, he cites his management and team-building skills as two of the reasons why voters should plump for him.

"I am committed to using my skills and experience to getting people to work together to move forward," he said. "We have to end the bad chemistry."