League of Women Voters to Host Candidates’ Forums
Posted September 24, 2017 at 5:30 am by Peggy Sue McRae
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidates’ forums on San Juan Island October 3 and Lopez Island on October 4. Voters can learn about the candidates’ positions and be able to ask questions.
The San Juan Island forum begins at 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 3 at the San Juan Island Grange Building , 152 First Street Friday Harbor. The following contested races will be represented:
- San Juan Island School Board
Director #1, Ruth McKenna and Sarah Werling-Sandwith
Director #2, Barbara Bevins and TJ Heller - Port of Friday Harbor
Port Commissioner# 2, Keith Carver and Barbara Marrett
- San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1
Commissioner #2, Anna Lisa Lindstrom and John T. Manning
Lopez Island forum begins at 5:00 p.m, Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Grace Episcopal Church, 70 Sunset Lane near Lopez Village. The following contested races will be represented:
- Lopez Island School District
School Board Director 2, Don Burt Jr.and Chris Greacen - Port of Lopez
Port Commissioner #3, Larry Bailey and Paul S. Henriksen
This year, the November 7 general election covers local positions important to our community. If you care about our community, attend the Candidates’ Forum so you can be an informed voter. Ballots will be mailed October 17.
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