This past Monday evening, at the Jr High, there was a “Meet the Candidates Night”, and all candidates were invited. However, the focus could be said to be mainly on Region 3 (Parkesburg-South, Londonderry, and Highland) because it is the only competitive race. I was very excited to attend and participate, and thankful that it occurred. We typically do not have these types of events, and I hope to see more of them for both the District and the individual municipalities.
That said,, last night’s Meet & Greet was attended by approximately 50 citizens from across each of the District’s three Regions. Moreover, each candidate, whether in a competitive race or not, showed. It was an amazing turnout, considering that a typical Board Meeting has less than 5 attendees.
The format was straightforward. The first segment allowed each candidate to make a 5-7 minute pitch. After each had their opportunity, it was followed by each being given 2-3 minutes to make a rebuttal or clarification statement. Finally, we broke up individually, and audience members were allowed to ask candidates questions individually. Below, is a copy of my prepared remarks. Continue reading
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