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RandySF

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Sat Oct 18, 2025, 04:16 AM Saturday

Scranton mayoral candidates face off on crime, city streets and stormwater during debate

Scranton’s mayoral candidates offered contrasting views of the city during a debate at the University of Scranton Thursday night.

Republican nominee Trish Beynon and Independent candidate Gene Barrett said crime is the city’s biggest issue and depicted a community with rising crime and crumbling streets.

Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democrat, replied by pointing to the "millions" of dollars her administration has spent improving those and other areas, describing Scranton as a place where people want to invest.

Candidate Rik Little, the AAAMission from God party candidate, answered most questions with personal anecdotes about his experiences with homelessness and eviction.



https://www.wvia.org/news/local/2025-10-14/scranton-mayoral-candidates-face-off-on-crime-city-streets-and-stormwater-during-debate

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