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Mayoral challengers debate taxes, policing and David Memorial Drive in Shenandoah forum
Summary
Incumbent Mayor John Escoto and challenger Ron Raymaker debated whether to study an interlocal with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to curb projected tax pressure, disputed the sheriff's interest status, and discussed mobility projects including David Memorial Drive.
In a Shenandoah candidate forum hosted by Community Impact, incumbent Mayor John Escoto and challenger Ron Raymaker clashed over whether the city should seek an interlocal policing agreement with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to contain rising public-safety costs.
Ron Raymaker, a 10-year councilman running for mayor, said he would pursue an interlocal agreement in his first 100 days and present the numbers to residents at town halls. Raymaker argued the city faces large recurring costs from pay-parity and…
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