Dublin Mayoral Candidates to Meet Tonight in Debate Led by Local Citizens

The City of Dublin Mayoral race heats up tonight at 7pm as the four candidates for mayor, Shawn Costello, Kevin Hart, David Haubert, and Kasie Hidenbrand take center stage in a debate organized by local citizens. The event will be held at Dublin City Hall (100 Civic Plaza) starting a 7pm. For the first time in many years the race for mayor is wide open as long-time current mayor, Tim Sbranti, terms out and is running for a seat on the State of California Assembly.

The debate will be moderated by local residents James Morehead and Todd Padnos, and was organized by Kerrie Chabot and Mary Morehead, with questions drafted from suggestions submitted by residents from across the city.

The debate format will allow each candidate to make an opening and closing statement, with moderated questions providing an opportunity for a direct response and follow-up rebuttal.

From managing rapid growth, traffic congestion and crowded schools to preserving green space, from attracting high paying jobs and quality businesses to balancing budgets, the questions received cover a wide range of topics and a lively debate is anticipated.