Around 100 people came out to hear what some of the candidates for the vacant 15th district city council seat had to say Wednesday night. The event, attended by eight of the 11 official candidates, was held at L.A. Harbor College. Former city council member Robert Farrell, now a write-in candidate, also joined the forum.

The candidates sat according to the order their names will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. The evening was more of a discussion than a debate, an aspect that surprised a few people in the crowd.

"I was expecting it to be more contentious," said one attendee who did not wish to be named.

The question and answer style format had a different air to it than what has been seen during the national GOP debates. In fact, the most contentious comments of the night were directed at a candidate who was not in attendance -- former city council member Rudy Svorinich.

 

 

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