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WATCH: Reynolds, Crampsie Smith debate in Bethlehem mayoral primary

J. William Reynolds and Grace Crampsie Smith
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J. William Reynolds and Grace Crampsie Smith
Bethlehem City Councilwoman Grace Crampsie Smith, right, is challenging incumbent J. William Reynolds in the Democratic primary for Bethlehem mayor.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The candidates for Bethlehem mayor met head-to-head Monday night in a debate organized by Lehigh Valley Public Media.

Two Democratic candidates on the ballot participated — incumbent J. William Reynolds and city Councilwoman Grace Crampsie Smith.

The debate started at 6 p.m. at the Univest Public Media Center.

LehighValleyNews.com reporters Tom Shortell and Will Oliver moderated the event.

The hourlong debate streamed live on LehighValleyNews.com, on LehighValleyNews.com’s Facebook account, and on the PBS39 YouTube channel. (A replay can be watched above)

The debate will be broadcast on PBS39 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, as well as additional times in May.

2 more Lehigh Valley debates

Lehigh Valley Public Media will host two more debates before the May 20 primary election.

The Northampton County executive debate will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Univest Public Media Center.

Participating will be the two Democrats on the ballot — county Controller Tara Zrinski and Amy Cozze.

To register, visit here.

The Lehigh County executive debate will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, also at the Univest Public Media Center.

Participating will be the two Republicans on the ballot — Mike Welsh and Roger MacLean.

The registration link for free tickets to that debate is here.