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The two remaining candidates vying to be Orange County’s sixth Mayor fielded tough questions during the final debate before the November 3rd election.Tech Businessman Chris Messina and Orange County Clerk of Court Tiffany Moore-Russell met at WFTV studios Wednesday night for their 10th debate after emerging as the final candidates after finishing first and second in the August election.Both candidates began the debate by touting their respective experience in the public and private sectors. Messina opened by stating he’s not a career politician.“My career has been in building businesses, foundations, and trade associations that have created thousands of good jobs,” he said. “We need a new vision in Orange County, not another recycled politician.”Moore-Russell countered by playing up her decades of experience. “I’m ready on day one with legislative and executive experience to deliver results for residents of Orange County,” she said.Both candidates said their first order of business wou