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Council discusses meet‑the‑candidates formats and hosting; staff to coordinate city event and coordinate with League of Women Voters
Summary
Riverdale councilors discussed candidate‑forum formats and agreed the city should host a candidate event before the election; staff will contact candidates and outside groups, including the League of Women Voters, to coordinate dates and formats.
Riverdale City Council members discussed how the city should handle “meet‑the‑candidates” events for the upcoming general election and whether to collaborate with outside organizations such as the League of Women Voters (LWV).
Background and formats
Councilors described two commonly used formats: an “open house” where candidates set up tables and meet residents informally, and a moderated question‑and‑answer or debate format conducted by a host organization. Several councilors said the city historically sponsored an event and that…
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