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Candidates urge regional coordination and public engagement on sea‑level rise and wetlands protection
Summary
Newark mayoral candidates said sea‑level rise requires multiagency planning and public education. Martinez emphasized wetlands protection and public education; Miguel cited Army Corps and county flood control coordination; Hannon said consultants were hired and promised sustained public outreach.
Candidates told the League of Women Voters that sea‑level rise and shoreline development should be handled collaboratively across jurisdictions and with public input.
Alyssa Martinez urged education on the wetlands’ protective role and cautioned against development that ignores ecological function:…
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