Middlesbrough mayoral candidate Dave Budd has called for a “real public debate” - where all candidates could be quizzed by voters.
Labour's candidate for next year's election said the debate should be organised by a neutral body and open to every Middlesbrough resident.
Cllr Budd added that the debate should take place next year - when all candidates had declared - and said it should be held in a “neutral and accessible location”.
Currently in the race to become Middlesbrough's mayor are Independent councillor Len Junier, businessman Andy Preston, who is also independent, and David Masterman from the Green Party.
Mr Budd, who is the current deputy mayor, said: “It is vital that people of Middlesbrough hear from all of those wishing to become the mayor of our town.
"I am more than happy to take part in a mayoral debate.
“However, it is possible that not every potential mayoral candidate has declared whether they are running.
“One thing I am clear on is that I will not take part in any debate which shuts out the vast majority of Middlesbrough residents - including undecided voters.
“I would like to therefore propose a real debate, organised by a neutral body and independently chaired.
"At this debate, questions would be fielded by the general public and addressed to every candidate.
"The debate should also be carried out in a neutral and accessible location.”
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