Mayoral Debate Questions Released

The Middletown mayoral debate between Republican Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano and Democratic challenger Councilman Dan Drew will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Wesleyan Hills barns.

All three candidates have received the questions in advance. Additional questions may be asked as time permits. Questions for the candidates can be submitted via email to: lastin@snet.net

• Revenue projections are down from Aetna and the state of Connecticut. How will you deliver city services without property taxes going “through the roof?"
• Wesleyan Hills, a national state-of-the-art planned community, has been around for more than 40 years. What is your vision for our neighborhood?
• We have heard so much about the city’s three fire districts. What are your plans for the future of Middletown’s fire protection?
• We are very proud of our neighborhood Wesley Elementary School. What is your commitment to maintaining the class size?

• What is your vision for Middletown in the next 10 years — what will you do in the next two years towards that goal?

• We still have unresolved on-street parking issues on Long Hill Road — what is your solution?

• We are experiencing illegal dumping by non-Wesleyan Hills residents. What can we do to stop this? Why should we be charged for this dumping?

• We have heard so much of the municipal workforce retirements. How do you translate this into a more efficient payroll?

• How do you intend to run your office the next two years? How easy will it be to contact you? Will you have evening hours?

• The number of seniors in Middletown is increasing. Please share your vision for Senior Services and will you make Middletown affordable for the seniors?

• Why do you want to be mayor, and why do you believe you can best serve the people as mayor of Middletown?