GENOA – For the first time in 12 years, the city of Genoa will elect a new mayor April 9, and both 4th Ward Aldermen Mark Vicary and Jay Hansen believe they fit the bill.

Many of Genoa’s election candidates, including mayoral hopefuls Vicary and Hansen, gathered for an informal meet and greet with the public hosted by the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday where they discussed the main issues they believe Genoa faces.

Vicary and Hansen have often supported the same issues as members of the City Council. But looking at their potential duties as mayor, some of their priorities differ.