Politics & Government

ELECTION 2013: Debates Set for Jackson, Anthony

Two events are planned for October to give residents an opportunity to interact with the candidates and hear their visions for the town.

Incumbent Mayor Scott Jackson will face off with Republican challenger Bob Anthony twice this month in advance of the Nov. 5 election.

The League of Women Voters Hamden/North Haven and the Hamden Land Conservation Trust will co-sponsor a debate on open space in Hamden on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Thornton Wilder Hall at the Miller Library Complex.  

The debate will center on uses and plans for open space, as well as environmental concerns in Hamden.  Questions have been submitted by neighborhood associations throughout Hamden. 

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This event is free and open to the public.

"Community Conversations with Hamden Council Candidates" will take place on October 24 from 7 - 9 p.m.at the Whitney Center Cultural Arts Center, 200 Leeder Hill Drive. Parking is available in the two floor garage across from the Center

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There will be a large group moderated discussion to hear the candidates’ ideas and small group conversations with district and at-large candidates for residents to share their hopes and concerns.

For more information, contact HamdenLCevent@gmail.com and a member of the event planning committee will reply.


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