have to make sure that does not happen." George Ferguson said: "I love Bristol but sometimes it frustrates the hell out of me. "If you go to Manchester they have a completely open approach to business. "That is what we need to do here in Bristol. We have to make our presence felt not just in London but also further afield. "If I am elected I will be a mayor who is open to business. Someone who is a figurehead and an advocate for the city." Housing THE candidates were asked for their views on how housing shortages in Bristol can be addressed by the new mayor. Geoff Gollop said: "We are currently looking at the disposable assets the council has in the city. "We have also been looking at financial packages so people can buy their own home. If people want to take up jobs in the city then we have to give them homes to live in. "Too often the city council's decisions have been based on the short term. An elected mayor will be taking a much more strategic view." Marvin Rees said: "It is not just about building units or houses, it is about building communities. "There are some real opportunities and it is all about thinking big. There are some key strategic issues that we can address but it is about taking a long-term view. "Part of the mayor's role will be about facing up to the difficult and controversial decisions which will have to