Politics & Government
Noak Challenges McMichael to Debate
Romeoville mayoral candidates have been sparring in the media; now the incumbent is asking for a face-to-face debate.
Romeoville Mayor John Noak took to the airwaves Wednesday to challenge opponent Steve "Mongo" McMichael to a debate.
The two mayoral candidates have been engaged in a somewhat heated battle leading up to the April 9 election.
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Noak, the incumbent, challenged McMichael during a Wednesday morning interview on WIND.
“The contrasts between Mr. McMichael and me couldn’t be clearer, and our residents deserve to see those differences side-by-side,” said Noak. “Mr. McMichael has made statements that are raising questions among voters. Debates are the best way to get those and many more questions answered."
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Click here to hear Noak's full interview on WIND.
On Wednesday afternoon, Noak said he hadn't yet heard whether McMichael would accept his challenge to debate face-to-face.
The McMichael campaign did not immediately respond to a message from Patch Wednesday, but last week, the former Chicago Bear indicated he would consider a debate.
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"I don't know," McMichael initially told Patch. "Am I privy to all the information he is being mayor of the town? If not, how can I show up and have an informed opinion on some of the things he's done?"
He went on to add, "The campaign will be discussing a fact-based debate. We're going to talk about it."
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