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Leonard, Martel Offer Their Views in League of Women Voters Debate on Monday

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Democrat John Leonard and Republican Rick Martel will vie for an open seat on the Southampton Town Board in a special election next month.

Democrat John Leonard and Republican Rick Martel will vie for an open seat on the Southampton Town Board in a special election next month.

Rick Martel, lower left, and John Leonard, the candidates for Southampton Board in the upcoming special election, squared off in a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters on Monday. Estelle Gellman, upper left, moderated, and Eileen Mercer was the timekeeper.

Rick Martel, lower left, and John Leonard, the candidates for Southampton Board in the upcoming special election, squared off in a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters on Monday. Estelle Gellman, upper left, moderated, and Eileen Mercer was the timekeeper.

authorStephen J. Kotz on Mar 4, 2025
The two candidates for what will be a short, nine-month term on the Southampton Town Board met in a debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters this week. Former... more

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