The DeKalb City Council Chambers (200 South 4th; DeKalb) is the site of a televised candidates’ forum Thursday evening beginning at 6:30pm with a meet and greet session with the candidates. The event marks the official return of sorts for the League of Women Voters of DeKalb County to hosting local candidate forums. A well ran candidate forum was put together as a precursor by an unaffiliated chapter during the 2010 elections.
The question and answer session of the forum will be broadcast live on cable access Channel 14. Daily Chronicle Managing Editor Kate Schott is the moderator for the debate. Those who attend may submit questions of the candidates for consideration. League of Women Voters of DeKalb County chapter President Kay Shelton advised via press release that questions short enough to fit on a 3×5 card have a better chance of being chosen.
Sample ballots based on a voter’s residency and reference material on the new voting districts is provided by the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office. In addition, anyone not registered to vote can participate in grace period voting in the City Hall Annex (across the street) before 7pm.
Candidates for the Illinois State Senate (35th District), 23rd Circuit Court Judge, Illinois House State Representative (90th District), DeKalb County State’s Attorney, DeKalb County Treasurer, and DeKalb County Board Districts 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are confirmed to participate. Information will be available on the City of DeKalb’s referendum on electricity aggregation.
All are welcome to attend.
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