League plans four Clark County candidate forums; 3rd Congressional event TBD
By Sally Carpenter Hale Communications Team Member
Candidates for the Washington State Legislature, Clark County Council and Clark County Charter Review Commission will participate in four forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Clark County.
The forums will be aired live on Clark/Vancouver Television and streamed on CVTV.org.
The forums provide “an opportunity for voters to become educated about the candidates so they can make informed decisions,” said Judy Hudson, co-chair of the League Forum Committee. “Both candidates are featured together and voters can see and compare how candidates think and answer questions.”
She noted that the League forums are disciplined and nonpartisan.
Co-chair Susan Fleming added that the forums also provide voters with some information about each position, such as major responsibilities, term of office and salary.
The following candidates have been invited to participate:
On a date to be determined: – Why is the County Charter Review Commission Important? County Charter Review Commission, At-Large • Position 1: Rainy Rau, Doug Lasher, Tom Meilke • Position 2: M. Kirby Ware, Eric Holt • Position 3: Bridgette Fahnbulleh, Mike Dalesandro, Stephen Sechrist, Justin M. Forsman
County Charter Review Commission, District 2 • Position 1: Sydney Johnson, Charles P. “Chuck” Green, Thomas R. Higdon, Trevor Best, Julia Laterza • Position 2: Jackie Lane, Kelsey Potter • Position 3: Dorothy Gasque, Peter Sillian, Bridget McLeman, David E. Poland
Wednesday, Sept. 30 Legislative District 17 • State Senator: Daniel Smith and Lynda Wilson • State Representative Position 1: Tanisha Harris and Vicki Kraft • State Representative Position 2: Paul Harris and Bryan White
Legislative District 18 • State Senator: Ann Rivers and Rick Bell • State Representative Position 1: Brandon Vick and Kassandra Bessert • State Representative Position 2: Donna L. Sinclair and Larry Hoff
Thursday, Oct. 1 Legislative District 49 • State Senator: Annette Cleveland and Rey Reynolds • State Representative Position 1: Sharon Wylie and Justin Forsman • State Representative Position 2: Park Llafet and Monica Stonier
County Charter Review Commission, District 1 • Position 1: Michele L. McDermid, Michael Martin, Hector Hinojosa, James Conright, Anthony M. Venditti • Position 2: Kathy McDonald, Steve Perkel, Kim D. Harless • Position 3: Eric LaBrant, Barbara Taft Chen, Chris Goodwin
Wednesday, Oct. 14 County Council • District 3: Jesse James and Karen Bowerman • District 4: Gary Medvigy and Matt Little
County Charter Review Commission, District 3 • Position 1: Adam Baldwin, Maureen Winningham, Ken Lounsbury • Position 2: Parker Davidson, Nena Cavel, Terri Niles • Position 3: Jeff Angelo, Jess Mahan
County Charter Review Commission, District 4 • Position 1: Thomas Hernandez, Dave Stiles, Deanna Rusch, Chuck Miller • Position 2: John Latta, Brent D. Boger, Glenn Kincaid • Position 3: Liz Pike, Greg K. Anderson
It has not been determined if a debate between candidates for the 3rd Congressional District race will take place. Incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler, R, and challenger Carolyn Long, D, have been invited to participate and negotiations continue.