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City Council Candidates Debate Set for Tuesday

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A City Council candidates debate sponsored by the Democratic and Republican organizations of Ocean City is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday (April 29) in the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center at Ocean City High School.

All five candidates vying for the three at-large seats on City Council in the May 13 municipal election will participate.

Incumbent Councilmen Mike Allegretto and Keith Hartzell are seeking their third terms. Mike Hyson, Pete Madden and Eric Sauder are running for the first time.

The event in the Ocean City High School auditorium will include candidates giving two-minute responses to randomly drawn questions. Council candidates will be able to rebut or respond to other questions during five-minute closing statements.

A debate for mayoral candidates will be held at 7 p.m. May 7 in the same auditorium. Ed Price is challenging Incumbent Mayor Jay Gillian in the race for mayor.