Youngstown mayor faces challenger in Democratic primary
Two-term incumbent Tito Brown is hoping to secure a third term.
He is being challenged by City Council member Samantha Turner.
During a debate in March, Turner said her priorities are a zero tolerance on crime, economic development through developing existing businesses and reducing poverty.
Brown touted the work that he has already done to decrease crime and business development in the city. Brown also discussed plans for the city to develop a co-op to increase access to fresh groceries.
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