Where seven GOP candidates stand on E.E. Smith, PFAS contamination, working with Democrats

Pavan's Comments on Key Issues Affecting Our County

The PFAS/GenX drinking water contamination:

"Pavan D. Patel: “I really think that this has been a stain on our community,” he said.

The solution should not put a burden on the taxpayers, Patel said.

“I would say the ideal way probably to do it is work with PWC in trying to get the lines extended out there,” he said."

E.E. Smith High School:

"Pavan Patel: “As of now, if Stryker’s the best site, then I would rather get the school up and running so students can take advantage of it,” Patel said.

“If there’s due diligence that’s been accomplished and there are other sites that can promote what we need, then we can look at that, too. I mean, I think it’s important to take into consideration.

“But at some point we need to make a decision,” he said. “’Cause it’s the students that are suffering the most, unfortunately.”