Politics & Government

Polhemus Won't Debate With Democratic Opponent

Veteran sheriff turns down invitation from Ocean County League of Women Voters

Eighty-four-year-old Ocean County Sheriff William L. Polhemus has turned down a request by the Ocean County League of Women Voters for a debate with his Democratic opponent, a league official said.

"It is not going to take place," said OCLWV President Sheila McVeigh.

McVeigh said she sent invitations to Polhemus, route: {:controller=>"articles", :action=>"show", :id=>"county-gop-taps-polhemus-to-run-for-another-term-as-sheriff"} --> and Democrat George "Bob"

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