The Fleetwood Citizen Society (FCS) in collaboration with the Chester Hill Neighbors Association and the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, held a candidate forum for the Mount Vernon City Council candidates at the Portuguese American Club (130 Prospect Avenue) on Tuesday, June 17th. The debate was moderated by Karen Dockery and Mitzi Ambrose Washington, with timekeeping duties being handled by Karen Scacchi
All seven council candidates, Andre D. Wallace, Cathlin B. Gleason, Tanesia M. Walters, Nicholas Mastrogiorgio, Bill A. Schwartz, Elvira M. Castillo, and Cynthia A. Turnquest, participated and answered questions from the moderators and those in attendance. Below is a video of the debate, posted so you can hear from all the candidates and make informed decisions at the ballot box!!!
This event will be followed by a debate on Wednesday, June 18th at 7 PM, featuring the Mount Vernon Comptroller candidates, Darren M. Morton and Benjamin A. Montgomery, and a candidate forum for the Mount Vernon City Court Judge candidates, Danielle R. Browne and Peter Davis, immediately following. Black Westchester will be streaming live once again on Facebook. This event will also be at the Portuguese American Club. Come out and hear from the candidates so you can make informed decisions at the ballot box.
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