Salem State To Host Dibble/Driscoll Mayoral Debate

Salem MA

07 October, 2021

10:51 AM

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SALEM, MA — Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Ward 7 City Councilor Steve Dibble will discuss the issues facing the city head-to-head on Monday when Salem State University hosts a mayor's race debate at the Frederick E. Berry Institute of Politics. A panel of Salem State students will question the candidates at the debate open to school students, faculty, staff and members of the city community. The debate is set for 7:30 p.m. with doors at the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts on Lafayette Street open at 6:45. Registration is required and can be done here. Driscoll and Dibble were the top two vote-getters among a three-way race during the Sept. 14 primary. The Berry Institute of Politics aims to engage and inspire a diverse community of learners to pursue careers in political and public service. The institute leads Salem State's voter engagement; hosts political discussions and debates; support students with career interests in politics and public service ands award competitive scholarship offerings in the areas of government, politics, civic engagement, non-profit and other means of public service. Did you find this article useful? Invite a friend to subscribe to Patch. (Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.) More Patch Coverage: Steve Dibble, Kim Driscoll Eye Spirited Salem Mayoral Campaign Salem 2021 Mayor's Race: It's Driscoll vs. Dibble