EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Three candidates seek a single Excelsior Springs City Council seat. The public will cast ballots April 5 for the two candidates whose views best fit what voters want. Directions asked each candidate to start answers with a “yes” or “no,” so readers would understand the candidate’s thinking. Directions informed candidates an “X” would designate the option not to answer yes or no. Each candidate had a word limit to their answers. Challengers Sharon Donat and Mark Spohn face Councilman J. Brent McElwee for the seat. General questions addressed basic information about each candidate and policy questions followed. BACKGROUND INFO DONAT – 54, holds a bachelor of science degree from Kansas State University in management and marketing, works at the Richmond News, and her relevant experience includes working with community organizations, including Rotary. SPOHN – 64, graduated from Excelsior Springs High School, attended Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, is…