Gloucester mayoral candidates James Destino and Carolyn Kirk answered questions from a panel of Gloucester Daily Times editors and reporters during a 75-minute debate at the Times on Friday, Oct. 23. Click the play button on the videos below to hear their responses.
1. The candidates introduce themselves and explain why they should be the next mayor.
2. The candidates talk about how their job experience will help them govern.
3. The candidates discuss a possible override and how they would improve the city's schools.
4. The candidates discuss the Community Preservation Act.
5. The candidates discuss city employee health care costs.
6. The candidates discuss the Harbor Plan and tourism.
7. The candidates discuss the relationship between City Hall and the State House.
8. The candidates discuss police details and contract negotiations.
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