Public opportunity to learn the issues
Meet-the-Candidates forums to be held:
One is scheduled Thurs., Sept. 18 in Alexander City Hall 6:00 p.m.
Another is scheduled Thurs., Oct. 16 in Watford City Civic Center 6:00 p.m.
Forum begins formally at 6:30 p.m. with panel presentations by four county commissioner candidates.
Coffee and light goodies are to be served by area’s respective American Legion Auxiliaries at 6:00 p.m.
The forum should last no longer than two hours.
The format is as follows:
Names drawn will determine order of delivery for prepared answers to five questions regarding
1. What are your top three concerns for the oil industry impact and some strategies to deal with them?
2. What are your top three priorities for modernizing county’s infrastructure?
3. How serious is the issue of underage access to alcohol and how do you propose to address it?
4. The same question is posed for the issue of underage access to tobacco.
5. If you were living in poverty, is McKenzie County a good place to be? Why or why not?
6. Each candidate, in random order, will be given the podium for four ‘free minutes’ to discuss any issue(s) they wish.
7. Finally, a Question and Answer period will be allowed for about 20 to 25 minutes.
All citizens welcome!!
Thank you, everyone, for your interest in this important citizenship effort!
Dale A. Swenson with the Watford City Community Coalition and American Legion Auxiliary
journalistdale@gmail.com or phone 586-3340 or 701-421-1999