Democrats Challenge Republicans To Debate In Moorestown

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The two Democratic candidates for Moorestown Council have challenged their Republican counterparts to debate the issues important to township voters.

Moorestown Democrats have endorsed Nicole Gillespie and Brian Donnelly, and the Republicans have endorsed Deputy Mayor Manny Delgado and Jamie Boren in this year’s elections for two open, four-year seats.

“We look forward to a vigorous and respectful dialogue during the campaign, and hope they will agree to join us in debating issues vital to moving Moorestown forward,” Gillespie and Donnelly said in a statement issued Wednesday morning. “We believe all residents should have the opportunity to understand where the candidates stand on issues of importance such as affordable housing, clean water infrastructure, and transparency in awarding town contracts, all of which directly impact each and every taxpayer.”

The statement came prior to the official deadline to run in the party primaries in New Jersey, which is April 2. The primary elections and the deadline to file petitions to run as independent or third-party candidates is June 5. The general elections are set for Nov. 6.

“The League of Women Voters has provided a great service to our community in creating a forum for discussing issues during the Board of Education campaign,” the Democrats said. “We hope Mr. Delgado and Ms. Boren will agree to join us in a similar forum during this year’s council race.”

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