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DEBATE BREAKDOWN: Where the Suffolk County executive candidates stand on key issues

Here's how the candidates for Suffolk County executive answered questions about key issues during the live News 12 debate.

News 12 Staff

Oct 24, 2023, 8:57 PM

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Suffolk County executive candidates Dave Calone and Ed Romaine took part in a live, in-studio debate where they answered questions about the most serious issues facing the county. Here is a breakdown of how they responded.

Opening Statements

Ed Romaine

Dave Calone

Law enforcement and police funding

Dave Calone:

Ed Romaine:

Taxes in Suffolk

Ed Romaine:

Dave Calone:

Sewers and Water Quality

Ed Romaine:

Dave Calone:

Environmental Issues

Ed Romain:

Dave Calone:

Migrants and Suffolk

Dave Calone:

Ed Romaine:

County Cybersecurity

Ed Romaine:

Dave Calone:

Affordability and Housing

Dave Calone:

Ed Romaine:

Closing Statements

Ed Romaine:

Dave Calone:

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