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After interviews, Williamsport council candidates emphasize budget, blight and youth services
Summary
Eight applicants for a Williamsport City Council vacancy told members the city’s top challenges are budget shortfalls, property blight and services for youth; candidates proposed transparency, collaboration with county and private partners, and targeted short-term projects.
At a special Williamsport City Council meeting, eight applicants for a vacant council seat answered a panel of questions and repeatedly identified the city budget, blighted properties and services for young people as the top local challenges.
Candidates ranged from a public defender and a counselor to a former paramedic and nonprofit leaders. Giovanna Daniele said ‘‘the most important responsibility as a council member is commitment to the people in our community… and transparency,’’ and singled out juvenile delinquency as a…
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