Sara Wood

Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, WECT Anchor Jon Evans asked the Wilmignton mayoral candidates this question: "Annexation supporters often say the alternative to increase revenue is a more equal distribution of sales tax between New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington. Is this a battle worth fighting?"

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Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, StarNews Columnist Si Cantwell asked the Wilmington mayoral candidates this question: "StarNews reader Judith Gebauer wants to know what each of you would do, if elected, to improve road safety in Wilmington, both in residential neighborhoods and along busy thoroughfares like College Road and Market Street."

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Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, WHQR News Director and Moderator Michelle Bliss asked Wilmington City Council candidates for closing statements that: "Focus on what specifically you bring to the table and what unique traits make you the candidate to vote for."

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Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, Wilmington resident John G. asked City Council candidates this question: "Many candidates run on the platform of creating jobs to really create jobs, what you're actually doing is making this an awesome place to be, so business owners will want to come here. How are you going to make this an awesome place to be?

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Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, Wilmington resident David Padgett asked City Council candidates this question to non-incumbents: "We have a representative form of government in Wilmington, it's not a city that's governed by referendum, so I suppose this question is a bit hypothetical. If a dozen of your constituents call you and express an opinion about a particular item that is not in sync with the information that you've gathered from all the material that you'll read in preparation for a meeting...how would you vote?"

Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, Wilmington resident Jim B. asked City Council candidates this question: "Considering that annexation is no longer a viable option, what are the budget options?"

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Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, WHQR Reporter Sara Wood asked the Wilmington City Council candidates this question: "The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County often work with each other to address the needs of the public. With that being said, how would you describe the current relationship between the city and the county, and what would you like to see done differently, if anything at all?"

Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, WWAY Anchor Ramon Herrera asked the Wilmington City Council candidates this question "During these continued tough economic times, would you support raising taxes if that option was put on the table? Make sure to explain why or why not."

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Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, WECT Anchor Jon Evans asked the Wilmington City Council candidates this question: "Have you gone through the city's most recent budget? If so, have you identified any of what you consider to be wasteful spending? Please identify."

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Wilmington, NC – At WHQR's 2011 live forums, StarNews Columnist Si Cantwell asked the City Council candidates this question: "StarNews reader John Hinnant of Wilmington Downtown, Incorporated wants to know what each candidate has learned while running for elected office that has been a surprise...something you didn't expect along the campaign trail."

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