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Lys, Vilar Talk Personality And Community In Unconventional East Hampton Candidates Debate

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Just two candidates, David Lys and Manny Vilar, faced off in the 2018 town elections but the campaign fundraising for the special elecition has still not been resolved as the 2019 race gets started. PRESS FILE

Just two candidates, David Lys and Manny Vilar, faced off in the 2018 town elections but the campaign fundraising for the special elecition has still not been resolved as the 2019 race gets started. PRESS FILE

author on Oct 16, 2018
The race for East Hampton Town Board kicked off in earnest in somewhat unconventional fashion last week. Instead of sitting at the head of a room, answering questions about issues... more

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