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Marty Masterpole and Howie Hawkins on the Campbell Conversations

WRVO | By Grant Reeher
Published November 1, 2015 at 3:12 PM EST
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Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins (right) is challenging Democrat incumbent Marty Masterpole (left) for Syracuse City Auditor.

Offices like city auditor are essential for good governance, yet they tend to received very little attention.  In their only joint media appearance, host Grant Reeher questions the two candidates for Syracuse City Auditor, Democrat incumbent Marty Masterpole and Green Party challenger Howie Hawkins.  They debate whether the office has engaged in enough audits, audits of appropriate significance, the quality of the office staff, and the role that the office plays in trying to address the challenges facing the city.
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Politics and Government Campbell ConversationsHowie Hawkinselection 2015Marty MasterpoleSyracuse City Auditor
Grant Reeher
Grant Reeher is a Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship. He is also creator, host and program director of “The Campbell Conversations” on WRVO, a weekly regional public affairs program featuring extended in-depth interviews with regional and national writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals.
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