SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- District city councilors participated in debates Monday with questions being centered on crime and safety issues in Syracuse.

Community members were able to submit questions of their own as well.

Organizers say it's important for people from all areas of the city to be aware of the issues keeping people up at night.

In all, eight local organizations are co-sponsoring the debates.

Mayoral candidates will be featured in the next round of debates on October 23.