DSU hosts St. George City Council candidate forum
By Terri Draper
The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and Dixie State University Institute of Politics will team up to host the general election candidates for St. George City Council in a forum Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in the DSU Gardner Center.
Candidates who will be on the General Election Ballot on November include Greg Allred, Bette Arial, Ed Baca, Jimmie Hughes, Dannielle Larkin, and Gregg McArthur.
The forum will be moderated by Spectrum Editor Dave Demille. Candidates will receive a few prepared questions, and a few questions will also be accepted from those in attendance.
“We appreciate the efforts of all of those who are running for office and hope you will come learn about each of the candidates,” said Pam Palermo, chamber president. “Running a campaign takes a lot of work, and we want to thank these good people for their desire to serve.”
The chamber will also hosting a forum for Washington City Candidates Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Washington Community Center Reception Area and for the Santa Clara City Candidates Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Santa Clara City Hall. Ivins is sponsoring its own forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at Vista Elementary School.
For more information about the chamber-sponsored forums, please call (435) 628-1650. For information about the candidates, visit stgeorgechamber.com/city-council-candidates. For more information about the Nov. 6 general election, go to washco.utah.gov/departments/clerk-auditor/election-info.
