By Hayleigh Gowans
Staff Writer
Residents in Manlius will have the opportunity to meet candidates for upcoming November elections at the annual Political Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the Cavalry Club in Manlius.
The Political Breakfast, sponsored by the Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce, is held each August to give candidates a chance to introduce themselves to the community and state why they are most qualified for the seat they are running for.
The cost to attend the breakfast is $12 per person, and interested attendees must R.S.V.P. in advance by calling the chamber at 315-637-4760 or emailing GreaterManlius@windstream.net.
The following is a compilation of candidates who have agreed to speak at the event so far.
- Syracuse Mayoral Candidates: Raymond Blackwell, Alfonso Davis, Howie Hawkins Juanita Perez-Williams and Laura Lavine.
- Onondaga County Legislature 10th District: Mark Matt and Kevin Holmquist.
- Onondaga County Legislature 3rd District: Pete Ludden.
- Manlius Town Supervisor Candidates: Ed Theobald and Nancy Durkin.
- Manlius Town Clerk: Allison Webber.
- Manlius Town Board: Karen Green, Sara Bollinger, Dave Marnell, Patrick Donnelly and Vince Giordano.
- Manlius Town Receiver of Taxes: Laura Peschel and Elvis Mehmedovic.
- Manlius Town Justice: Tim McMahon.
- Manlius Highway Supervisor: Rob Cushing
- Onondaga County Court Judge: Laurin Haddad
- Surrogate Court Judge: Loretta Kilpatrick and Mary Keib-Smith.
- Family Court Judge: Michelle Pirro Bailey
