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Roselle mayor candidates have sights on downtown development

Challengers attack Smolinski over lack of development

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Roselle's mayoral candidates are sparring over the proper vision for downtown development.

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Longtime Roselle Mayor Gayle Smolinski is defending her record against two election challengers who say the city's approach to downtown development lacks vision. Candidates James Banks and Jim Schelling told the Daily Herald Editorial Board they would work to unite residents and involve them in setting a path for growth.