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Paterson Community Candidate Forum
Community Question Survey

Community organizations are working together to organize nonpartisan candidate forums ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

We want to hear from Paterson residents about the issues that matter most to you. Your input will help shape the questions asked during the candidate forums and ensure the discussion reflects the real priorities of our community.
1.What is one question you would like candidates to answer during the forum?
2.Which issues matter most to you in Paterson right now?
Indicate up to three.

Options:
Public safety
Affordable housing
Youth programs and opportunities
Workforce development and job opportunities
Small business support
Clean streets and neighborhood conditions
Transportation and parking
Community health
Education and schools
Parks and recreation
Other (please specify)
3.What changes would you most like to see in Paterson over the next four years?
4.How do you usually get information about local issues or elections?

Social media
Community organizations
Local news
Word of mouth
School or parent groups
Faith-based organizations
Other (please specify)
5.If you would like updates for the forum's date and time, please share your email address and/or phobe number?
Thank you for sharing your voice.

Your feedback will help ensure the candidate forums focus on the issues that matter most to the Paterson community.

Forum details will be shared soon.