The League of Women Voters of the San Juans, Orcas Sub-unit will host a County Council Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday, January 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The forum will be moderated by Margie Doyle, Board Member of the LWV/SJ. Candidates for the primary election in February 2013 from all islands for the county-wide vote have been invited; Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers and Rick Hughes from Orcas have announced they will attend; as will Marc Florenza, Bob Jarman and Lovel Pratt, candidates from San Juan Island.
All candidates will have a three-minute introductory statement and then the floor is opened for questions from the audience. After a question is presented, all candidates will have one minute to respond.
The League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV does not endorse candidates or political parties, but does encourage informed and active participation in government.
The League is open to any person who subscribes to the purpose and policy of the League. Those interested in helping with the forum and and joining the League of Women Voters ($50 annual dues, open to all regardless of gender) are asked to contact Margie Doyle at 376-2827 and leave a message; your call will be returned within 24 hours.
For more information about the LWV/San Juan Islands, please to to the website at https://www.lwvwa.org/san-juan/
There will also be forums at:
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island on Monday, Jan.14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Friday Harbor Middle School
and at
Lopez Island on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church
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