By Elle Wood

MILFORD — The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will hold debates next month among the candidates for City Council leading up to the April 27 election.

Chamber officials say they wanted to offer a platform for residents to discuss their topics of concerns with the candidates.

“This will be a standard debate format with a moderator and the same questions asked of all candidates,” said Pat Abel, president of Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford. “Questions will consist of issues facing Milford only and will not pertain to state or national politics.

“We also hope to offer a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person.”

The debates for Ward One and Ward Two will take placeon April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Milford High School Auditorium. This will include candidates Michael Boyle, Madula Kalesis, Lori Connor and Nadia Zychal.

Ward Three and Ward Four will then take place April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m., also at the Milford High School Auditorium. This will include candidates Danny Perez, Michael Stewart, Katrina Wilson and Phillip Ruiz.

The mayoral debate will round out the set of debates April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Milford High School Auditorium. This will include incumbent Arthur Campbell and candidate Todd Culotta.

The election will take place at the Public Works building on Vickers Drive. Residents must be registered to vote by Thursday and reside within the Milford city limits to be eligible to vote.

To register, contact the Department of Elections’ Sussex County office at 302-856-5367 or visit ivote.de.gov.