In an effort to help voters better understand where their local candidates stand on current issues, the Mirror asked both candidates for the Legislative District 30, Pos. 1, state House of Representatives seat to answer a Q&A. Both were asked the same questions and given the same instructions and deadlines.

Their answers are presented as they were received and were only edited for minor spelling, style and typographical issues. Click here for Rep. Linda Kochmar’s responses and click here for Mike Pellicciotti’s responses.

Both Pos. 1 candidates were also given the opportunity to answer a question at length, this one covering the Legislature’s ability to work toward a solution in the McCleary standoff. Click here for Rep. Linda Kochmar’s column and click here for Mike Pellicciotti’s column.

The two candidates for District 30, Pos. 2, will be given the same opportunities in advance of the Sept. 23 edition of the Mirror.