CHESTERTOWN — The Democratic candidates for Kent County Commissioner, who will face off in a primary election in June, will have an opportunity to share their platforms at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Kent County on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. in the parish hall of Emmanuel Church.
The church is located at 101 Cross St. in downtown Chestertown.
The forum is open to the public.
There are four Democratic candidates vying for three seats. They are, listed alphabetically, Thad Bench, John Carroll, David Foster and Sam Shoge.
Each will be given an opportunity to introduce themselves and to answer two questions from the LWV that they had received ahead of the forum.
The audience also will be able to ask questions of the candidates.
The forum will end with closing statements from each candidate.
The forum will be recorded by the Chestertown Spy.
Those who attend the forum will be asked to refrain from demonstrations.
No campaign signs will be allowed in the event room, including any indication of support for a candidate on clothing, signage or buttons.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization dedicated to promoting informed and active citizen participation in government; it does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates for office.
The League of Women Voters hosts forums for candidates in contested races only.