Middletown council candidates talk about best ways to move city forward Six candidates running for two seats; two candidates running for mayor.

Seven candidates for Middletown City Council attended a forum Wednesday night in Council Chambers. From left, write-in candidate Kristi Asbury, Clayton Castle, John Ferrando, mayor candidates Joe Mulligan and Elizabeth Slamka, and Jeffrey Wellbaum and Steven West II. Jennifer Burg-Carter was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. Journal-News reporter Michael Pitman served as moderator. RICK McCRABB/STAFF

MIDDLETOWN — The face of Middletown City Council is about to change, and for the first time residents heard from most of the candidates.

There are six people running for the two council seats vacated after Vice Mayor Monica Thomas and longtime council member Tal Moon chose not to seek re-election.

Two people are running to be Middletown’s newest mayor after Mayor Nicole Condrey decided not to run after one term.

On Wednesday night, seven of the eight candidates attended a forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe and Trenton. Jennifer Burg-Carter was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict, according to Rick Pearce, chamber president.

The candidates were asked numerous questions by moderator Michael Pitman, a Journal-News reporter. The questions were formulated by the chamber’s Government Relations Committee based on Middletown issues, Pearce said.

Each of the candidates made strong pitches as to why they deserve support Nov. 7 from voters.

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