Tuesday's elections won't have the flair of a presidential year, or the excitement of a major state race, but it's full of elections that could change the face of city politics.

In Nampa four people are challenging two term mayor Tom Dale. Dale is standing on his experience over his eight years. New jobs and city revitalization will be his focus.

Brad Blamires is running on reduction in property tax, and has said if elected he'd take apart the downtown urban renewal district.

Jim Dorsey's been an outspoken opponent to Dale; the two have been locked in a fight over campaign signs. Dorsey says he'll lower taxes and put a stop to new roundabouts.

Melissa Sue Robinson wants more diversity in city government. She wants to expand the city council to six members, along with getting a better bus system between Caldwell and Boise.

A street car proposal is helping push challengers into the Boise City Council races where three seats are on the line.

Incumbent Councilman Vernon Bisterfeldt is taking on two people. Bisterfeldt is focusing on regional transportation, a Bown Crossing library, and working on the fringe area of downtown.

Daniel Dunham wants to bring fresh ideas to the council, and work on the bussing system.

While challenger David Honey wants to put a stop to the proposed street car, and cut the jobless rate.

David Lister and T.J. Thomson will battle it out for Councilman Jim Tibbs seat. Both have said air quality is a big issue. Lister is also focused on stopping the street car proposal.

Thomson wants to strengthen the bussing system.

Incumbent Maryanne Jordan is battling it out with Lucas Baumbach and David Webb. Jordan wants to improve public transit and work to preserve open space.

Baumbach wants to make improvements to the bussing system and change the focus of urban renewal in the downtown area.

Webb, a full time student is focusing on reaching out to voters and the business community.

In Canyon County the jail bond will be a big issue. It failed a few years ago with a $72.5 million price tag. The county is asking for just $46 million this year.

Polls will open Tuesday at eight in the morning and stay open until eight.