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From left, Patrick Cannon, James (Smuggie) Mitchell, Lucille Puckett and Gary Dunn answer questions Sept. 3, a week before the Democratic mayoral primary.

 

Democratic mayoral candidates

Sept. 3, 2013

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The Observer's Jim Morrill covered the event. His website story, headlined "Differences emerge in Charlotte mayoral forum," is here. An image of the print edition story is here.

 

 

Introductory comments

 

 

Q1: Are you willing to stand up against Gov. Pat McCrory over his regressive policies?

 

 

Q2: To James Mitchell: In 14 years, you've never attended the Forum except at election time. Why?

 

Q3: The city helped fund Grameen Bank. Yet, I was told my loan was denied because I am male.

 

 

Q4: Cincinnatus left his fields for Rome's wars, then resumed farming. When is it your time to go home?

 

 

Q5: In the event you lose, will you stay involved, or will you just fade away?

 

 

Q6: Will you support child custody reform to keep both parents involved in their children's lives unless there's proven abuse or neglect?