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Commission votes to pursue hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum after the primary
Summary
The Economic Development Commission agreed to reach out to party leaders and local organizations to determine interest in hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum after the primary, asking staff to report back at the next meeting; the motion passed by voice vote.
Commissioners voted to pursue the idea of hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum to let voters meet candidates for state and federal offices. The motion instructed staff to contact party leaders and local groups (with the League of Women Voters suggested as a potential organizer) and to report interest and potential dates back to the commission. "So that's it. A motion to pursue it. Do I have a 2nd?" a commissioner asked before the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Members emphasized the forum should be nonpartisan and suggested limiting speaking time and pre-submitting or moderating audience questions to avoid protracted speeches. Staff will make initial outreach to determine candidate interest and possible venues (library or commission chambers) and return with recommendations.
