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Editorial: Another Rockaway Debate


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A few months ago, representatives from the Rockaway Youth Task Force contacted The Wave for its support in sponsoring a candidate debate or forum to educate the voters before Election Day on Nov. 7.  We agreed, believing that it’s important for the community to be aware of what is at stake.

The participants will be attorney Mike Scala, the Democratic nominee for District 32 of the New York City Council, and Councilman Eric Ulrich, the Republican incumbent, who is looking to serve his third term.

The pair will face off in a Rockaway Debate Night on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Beach 90th Street at 7 p.m.

Why have a debate?  Well, we believe that an educated voter is the best voter.  This event gives both candidates a platform to educate the community, and answer questions – provided by the community – on issues most important in the race.

Things in Rockaway are getting better, thanks to efforts of community stakeholders and yes, elected officials.

But we are far from where we need to be.

To submit your questions, please email editor@rockawave.com with Debate in the subject line no later than Oct. 27.

 

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