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Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for Methuen City Council At-large. There are 3 open seats. This a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.

The candidates joining Tom on stage are: Jessica Finocchiaro, D.J. Beauregard, Steve Angelo and Nick Dizoglio.

This is the first in a series of debates for candidates running for local office in Methuen.

Some of the topics covered in the debate:

• The candidates do a quick introduction of themselves and why they chose to run
• What is the “incumbent protection act”?
• Nick Dizoglio talks about why he pulled papers for two different positions and why he decided to pursue the city council position
• What do the candidates have to say about the proposed changes to the city charter
• Should Mayor of Methuen be a 4-year term?
• Is the position of Mayor of Methuen underpaid?
• Should the citizens of Methuen be more involved in the city charter changes?
• The candidates address conflicts of interest
• What do the candidates think about the police superior officers’ contract?
• Does Methuen need a full-time solicitor?
• Are there problems with morale among Methuen’s departments?
• Do the candidates think Chief Joe Solomon is doing a good job?
• What do the candidates have to say about the problems with the school department?

All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.