By Philip Haldiman, The Republic | azcentral.com
The stage is set for the Paradise Valley mayor and Town Council election.
Nine candidates will run for six out of seven seats of varying term lengths in the Aug. 26 contest.
This includes a two-year mayoral candidate in Vice Mayor Michael Collins, who is running unopposed.
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