Candidates meet residents at Gold Coast Railroad Museum

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Lisa Merkin and Barbara Ferenczi hosted a “Meet the Candidates Forum” on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., during the Central Makers Market at Gold Coast Railroad Museum.

They welcomed the Palmetto Bay community for a Candidate Forum for Mayor, District Seat 1 and District Seat 3, providing residents with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and learn more about their perspectives on issues important to the village.

The candidates attended the forum and participated in a series of questions presented by Lisa Merkin of Around Palmetto Bay. The questions were submitted by Palmetto Bay residents via email, giving community members an opportunity to help shape the conversation and bring forward the topics that matter most to them.

All the candidates were in attendance except David Singer, who is running for Mayor of Palmetto Bay. He was unable to attend in person because he was on a flight. However, he was able to join the forum virtually via video. Unfortunately, the connection was eventually dropped.

The forum had Tamara Mourino and Karen Baez-Wallace, also running for mayor, as well as Pa...