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Election Edition 2023: West Haven mayoral race

West Haven locals vote at Savin Rock School during the Primary Election 2023
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West Haven locals vote at Savin Rock School during the Primary Election 2023

For the next few weeks, The Wheelhouse is hitting the campaign trail! The show will feature interviews with candidates for mayor across the state. Today, West Haven!

West Haven mayorial candidates (from left): Dorinda Borer and Barry Lee Cohen
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West Haven mayorial candidates (from left): Dorinda Borer and Barry Lee Cohen

There are a lot of great things in West Haven, like Ed McCarthy’s Blue Devils, Savin Rock Park, and Zuppardi’s Apizza. But lately, those things have been overshadowed by turmoil at city hall – including a financial crisis and scandal involving COVID relief dollars. So what will this mean for November's open mayoral election?

This hour, hear from both candidates in West Haven's mayoral race: Democrat Dorinda Borer and Republican Barry Lee Cohen

Plus, hear from experts following this race.

GUESTS:

  • : Democratic nominee for mayor
  • : Republican nominee for mayor
  • : Editor, CT News Junkie
  • : Associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern ϳԹ State University

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Frankie Graziano is the host of 'The Wheelhouse,' focusing on how local and national politics impact the people of ϳԹ.
Meg Dalton is the director of audio storytelling and talk shows for ϳԹ where she oversees the station’s talk shows and podcasts, including the limited series 'In Absentia'.
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