Candidates in the fast-approaching election for New Orleans mayor shared plans Tuesday to tackle some of the city’s most pressing environmental challenges, including stormwater management, coastal restoration and saltwater intrusion.

The forum at the University of New Orleans struck a congenial tone compared to recent debates , as the candidates mostly agreed on water and coastal issues.

The forum came at a critical time in the runup to the Oct. 11 primary, four days into early voting and hours after a the results of a new poll were released. The latest data shows City Council vice president Helena Moreno hovering around the 50% threshold needed to win the race outright in the primary.

Meanwhile, Louisiana state senator Royce Duplessis and New Orleans city council member Oliver Th

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