On September 29, Manchester mayoral candidate Joyce Craig challenged Mayor Gatsas to a series of debates and forums to discuss the issues most affecting Manchester residents. Despite reaching out to Mayor Gatsas’ campaign and releasing a public statement, the challenge has gone unanswered.
Joyce Craig proposed Mayor Gatsas join her in attending three forums this fall at Central, Memorial and West High Schools where Manchester residents can ask both mayoral candidates about their vision for the city. In addition, she challenged him to four moderated debates to be hosted by WMUR, NHPR, Jack Heath, and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Sign the petition to tell Mayor Gatsas to accept this challenge and share his positions directly with Manchester voters.
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I think a mayoral debate is essential as Manchester faces a turning point with the opportunity to attract biotech businesses yet suffers from a negative image due the opioid crisis and homelessness.
Is Ted afraid of debating at the thr ee high schools because of what he has done to education in Manchester?
The one debate that has been agreed to NHPR is not enough. Voters have a right to hear all relevant issues discussed.
Debates create opportunities for voters to be actively engaged in the process. This results in voters making an educated decision on who to vote for.
Manchester citizens have a right to see a debate between the two mayoral candidates, especially since one of them will be leading the city over the next two years.
We need these forums for an open discussion , what are you afraid of Mayor Gatsas?
Perhaps Gatsas is afraid of being shown up publicly by a young, intelligent, committed woman. Maybe he knows that he wouldn't be able to compete in a debate with Joyce and is running scared. Wouldn't surprise me at all.
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On September 29, Manchester mayoral candidate Joyce Craig challenged Mayor Gatsas to a series of debates and forums to discuss the issues most affecting Manchester residents. Despite reaching out to Mayor Gatsas’ campaign and releasing a public statement, the challenge has gone unanswered.
Joyce Craig proposed Mayor Gatsas join her in attending three forums this fall at Central, Memorial and West High Schools where Manchester residents can ask both mayoral candidates about their vision for the city. In addition, she challenged him to four moderated debates to be hosted by WMUR, NHPR, Jack Heath, and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Sign the petition to tell Mayor Gatsas to accept this challenge and share his positions directly with Manchester voters.
18 Comments
Debates are all apart of a campaign. If this something you cant accept for whatever reason maybe its time you step down and let " Mayor Craig" make Manchester a better place for residents and our children.
I think a mayoral debate is essential as Manchester faces a turning point with the opportunity to attract biotech businesses yet suffers from a negative image due the opioid crisis and homelessness.
Is Ted afraid of debating at the thr ee high schools because of what he has done to education in Manchester?
The one debate that has been agreed to NHPR is not enough. Voters have a right to hear all relevant issues discussed.
Debates create opportunities for voters to be actively engaged in the process. This results in voters making an educated decision on who to vote for.
Manchester citizens have a right to see a debate between the two mayoral candidates, especially since one of them will be leading the city over the next two years.
We need these forums for an open discussion , what are you afraid of Mayor Gatsas?
Perhaps Gatsas is afraid of being shown up publicly by a young, intelligent, committed woman. Maybe he knows that he wouldn't be able to compete in a debate with Joyce and is running scared. Wouldn't surprise me at all.
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Debates are all apart of a campaign. If this something you cant accept for whatever reason maybe its time you step down and let " Mayor Craig" make Manchester a better place for residents and our children.