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Commission hopefuls talk topics at debate
Primary is July 31 for three posts
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Steve Voshall, chairman of the Forsyth County Tea Party, asks candidates a question Monday during the debate. - photo by Autumn Vetter
Candidates for Forsyth County commission spoke on issues of finances, taxes, ethics and more in their campaign season’s first debate.Organized by the Forsyth County Tea Party, the Monday night event packed the commissioners’ meeting room.Districts 2, 4 and 5 have seats up for election this year. With all announced candidates Republicans, the July 31 primary could decide the winners. Qualifying is set for May 23-25.The race for the northern District 4 post has attracted five candidates, including incumbent Patrick Bell and challengers Tim Hubbard, Charles Meagher, Cindy Jones Mills and Bill Mulrooney.Incumbent Jim Boff and John Derucki will vie for the seat representing District 5, which covers much of eastern Forsyth.In south Forsyth, incumbent Brian Tam faces challenger Dennis Brown for District 2.