Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Issues in Ludlow

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Issues in Ludlow

The four Democratic party primary candidates seeking the party's nomination for Governor participated in a Candidates' forum in the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall recently.  The forum, moderated by James Alic and sponsored by FOLA, addressed questions covering property taxes, educational funding, minimum wages, gun laws, and the lack of civility in political debates.  Assisting Alic were Jacalyn Diesenhouse, acting as timer, and Kevin Kuntz, who handled audience questions, which were numerous and pointed.  The candidates are pictured above.  From left to right, they are James Ehlers, Christine Hallquist, Brenda Siegel, and Ethan Sonneborn. The proram was video recorded by Okemo Valley TV for statewide distribution. The Primary Election is Tuesday, April 14; absentee ballots are available at the Town clerk's office prior to that date.