Candidates tout benefits of drawing new employers: ANTIOCH: Council hopefuls call jobs within city incentive for residents to curb traffic problems. From: Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) | Date: October 24, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Contra Costa Times. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Byline: Simon Read

Oct. 24--A key to easing the nightmarish congestion on Highway 4 and fattening city coffers lies in the creation of more jobs in Antioch and the establishment of a sustainable city economy, according to City Council hopefuls. From crime to housing, the city is grappling with a number of growing pains. One problem resulting from Antioch's rapid growth over the past decade is an unbalanced job-to-house ratio. Like other "Quality of Life" issues, the city's job market has factored into this year's City Council race. Five candidates are vying for two ...

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