Mayoral candidate debate in East Liverpool

by M. Stewart
Next Wednesday, April 27, the Democratic candidates for mayor of East Liverpool--incumbent Mayor Jim Swoger and Councilman Brian Kerr--will take part in a debate at Coffee Fusion & Tea, located at corner of Fifth and Washington streets downtown. The debate will begin at 6 p.m. sharp and last approximately one hour.

Dave Marshall, owner of The Mezzanine mall (old Ogilvie building), said he will shut down the coffee counter during the debate. Review managing editor Jim Mackey will ask questions of the candidates, and he will be assisted by former East Liverpool councilman Bill Hogue.

As I understand it, candidates will have 60 seconds to answer questions. Rebuttals and follow-ups will be timed as well. Mr. Marshall has asked yours truly to be to the official timekeeper, so I'll need to find a stopwatch!

Seating is limited, so come early to stake out your territory.