“I see a city that has nourished select parts and starved others,” he said.

Guy said the city is sitting on a surplus of about $3.7 million when there are unmet infrastructure needs. He also believes residents’ concerns are not being heard.

“If our city government is making them feel that they’re not important, then we have an issue, and that’s why I’m running,” he said.

Hall defended the city’s record on infrastructure, staying that it has spent a half-million dollars and paved 5 miles of streets this summer. He said Glens Falls is attempting to address the “zombie homes.” It is difficult to track down the owners because the mortgages have been passed around to different parties. It is also working to address sewer infrastructure.

Cirino said the city has the power to address nuisance issues. He the city should seal cracks in pavement so the roads would be in good condition for a longer period of time. Guy said the city should address potholes in certain sections.

The candidates had differing views over downtown development. Hall believes the farmer’s market will be an asset. Cirino said the idea is not fleshed out and has no business plan. Guy was skeptical of the need for a year-round farmer’s market and believes the money could be spent better.