Groton City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick and Groton Town Councilor Aundré Bumgardner debated economic development, taxes and city and utility services during a Groton City mayoral race debate on Monday.
The League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut held the virtual debate, which was moderated by Jean Rabinow of the League of Women Voters Bridgeport area. City of Groton residents sent in questions in advance.
Hedrick, a Democrat who is running as a write-in candidate, and Bumgardner, the Democratic nominee after winning the March primary, are vying for a two-year term in the May 3 general election.
During the debate, the candidates outlined their visions for the city and positions on different topics, while also sparring over each other’s proposals and records in office. They found common ground on some issues, such as supporting maintaining Groton Utilities and opposing the consolidation of the city and town.