To help educate the public on these races, the WMWO Chamber of Commerce and KEDM Public Radio will host a candidates "meet and greet" on Tuesday, September 29 at the West Monroe Convention Center. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This event is free and open to the general public.
The purpose of the event is to make the public aware of who is running for public office and the issues facing our community. On Saturday, October 24, voters will be asked to select a handful of state leaders ranging from Governor to Attorney General. There are, however, a number of local races that need to be decided. The public will be asked to select state representatives and a senator for the Louisiana Legislature as well as a Ouachita Parish Police Jury representative and a Ouachita Parish sheriff.
Candidates vying for these positions have been invited to attend the September 29 meet and greet. Each candidate will be given a limited amount of time to address the audience. This event is not a debate - no questions will be asked from the moderator. However, candidates are encouraged to remain afterwards and visit one-on-one with those who attend.
Several incumbents faced no competition this season and were automatically renewed for another term in office. Those elected officials have also been invited to attend and visit with the public.
Whether or not you can attend this event, please take time to inform yourself of those who are running for public office. Election Day is Saturday, October 24, and early voting will be held October 10-17 (except on Sunday). The Louisiana Secretary of State's office is a wealth of election information - learn more at www.sos.la.gov.
For more information about the meet and greet on September 29, call the WMWO Chamber of Commerce at (318) 325-1961.
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