Politics & Government

'Meet the Candidates' Forum

 During the question and answer period, which is at the beginning of the forum, Harvey Persons, Rochelle Robinson, Ron Wilson, and Terry Miller will be given two minutes for an opening statement, outlining why they are the best candidate for mayor. Each candidate will then pick an envelope from a stack of four sealed envelopes.   The envelope will be handed to the moderator to open and read the enclosed question. When the question is read, the candidate will have two minutes to respond. Once the candidate has responded, each of the other candidates running for mayor will be asked if they agree or disagree. They will be given one minute for rebuttal if they do not agree.

The candidates running for the City Council seats; Mark Adams and John Moyse Ward 4, Carl Pope and Gary Warner Ward 5 Post 1, and Gene Butler and Doug Lequire Ward 5 Post 2, will follow the same procedures. They will make a two minute opening statement outlining why they should be elected to the City Council.

Once the Q&A session is over, each of the candidates will be given two minutes for a closing statement and then move to their respective booths where they can greet the attendees and have a one-on-one.

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