Politics without fireworks are slated for the Oct. 3 meeting of the St. George branch of the American Association of the University Women at the Courtyard by Marriott in St. George. Utah’s largest branch of the national organization has invited four local opposing candidates for a mutually respectful open discussion of how each plans to serve the community if elected this fall.
“We reduced the number of candidates invited and changed the format to a town hall type of exchange to allow more time for the audience to interact with the candidates and get better acquainted with their views on issues important to us all. Our goal is a non-partisan effort to get informed voters to the polls,” said Lysa McCarroll, president of the St. George branch.
Confirmed for the forum are Dorothy Engelman and Don Ipson, competing for the Utah Senate from District 29, and Charlene Albarran who is running for Congress on the Democratic ticket. Participation from her opponent, Republican incumbent Chris Stewart, is pending according to a spokesman from his office.
“We expect this third edition to be packed and reservations need to be paid by Sept. 26.” Said Shannon Andersen, program chair.
The forum is open to all who purchase a ticket for the preceding luncheon it at the Courtyard by Marriott, located at 185 S 1470 E in St. George.
Tickets are $17 and can only be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Reservations can be made and more information can be found at aauw-stgeorge.org/luncheons.
The American Association of University Women is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since its inception in 1881, AAUW members have researched and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day: educational, social, economic, and political. The AAUW St. George Utah branch is an extension of the National AAUW and is the largest branch in the state. Founded in 1981 their mission is to help advance equity for women and girls in Utah through advocacy, philanthropy and education. The AAUW St. George branch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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