Candidates' Debate Set for Oct. 25

Close Up Club has officially announced that it will be hosting a candidates’ debate on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

“We run a structured debate,” said Paul O’Sullivan, advisor of the Close Up Club, an organization designed to give students a better understanding of how government works. “It’s a good experience for the students to meet the candidates and it’s a good experience for [the candidates] to debate the issues on television. It gives them good exposure.”

There is one open seat for Township Committee and Democrat Gary Vaccaro is up against Republican incumbent David Most. The general election can lead to a party power shift on the committee if Vaccaro is voted in. Currently three Republicans and two Democrats sit on the committee.

The debate, which will be held in the TV studio, will give the candidates the opportunity to discuss important issues, O’Sullivan said.

There will be a panel of students from the Close Up Club asking the questions and each candidate will be able to comment, argue and rebut, he said.

The TV studio allows for better sound and visuals so it can be shown on Channel 21 after the actual debate takes place, O’Sullivan said. Residents will be able to watch the debate live in the high school Lecture Hall.

The debate will be held just 13 days before the election. Here are a few dates to keep in mind:

Tuesday, Nov. 1- Last day for County to receive November general election mail-in ballot application by mail.
Tuesday, Nov. 8- General election, polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 14- County Board of Canvassers certifies general election results.

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