Mayoral hopefuls take the stage

Incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth answers a question at Wednesday’s forum as candidates Breanni Kobayashi and Seaula “Junior” Tupa‘i (left) and Kimo Alameda (right) look on. (Michael Brestovansky/Tribune-Herald)

Michael Brestovansky/Tribune-Herald "Jr." Tupa‘i addresses the audience at Wednesday's forum as Breanni Kobayashi (eft) and Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda (right) look on.

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Four leading mayoral candidates made their pitches to Big Island residents at a public forum Wednesday.