Full and original article posted on the Worcester Guardian.
WORCESTER – The first in a series of debates for the 2025 Worcester municipal election was held Sept. 24, spotlighting the School Committee At-Large race, which features three candidates for two available seats.
Incumbents Maureen Binienda and Susan Mailman are seeking reelection, while challenger Adwoa A. Sakyi-Lamptey is making her first run for office. Binienda, a former superintendent of Worcester Schools, is seeking a second term, and Mailman, a local businesswoman and education advocate, is seeking a third. Sakyi-Lamptey, a Worcester graduate, local parent, and higher education professional, hopes to secure her first seat on the committee.
The debate — the first of five hosted at Mechanics Hall — was co-sponsored by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the Telegram & Gazette. It followed a traditional format with opening and closing statements and 15 questions covering the district’s strategic plan, budget, school safety, and workforce retention.
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