Only three of the seven candidates running for mayor in Brampton turned out for a debate on Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Khalsa Community School, in Brampton.

Mansoor Ameersulthan, Vinod Mahesan and John Sprovieri were the candidates who came to the afternoon debate hosted by the Drug Awareness Society of Toronto.

Incumbent Mayor Linda Jeffrey, Patrick Brown, Wesley Jackson and Baljit Gosal were the no-shows.

Community activist Sandip Sangha moderated the debate, which focused on drugs and youth and making a better Brampton.