Chamber to host municipal candidate forum Monday at Princess Theater in Decatur

RELEASE 16-016

What: The One Morgan Leadership Committee of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host a municipal candidate forum Monday featuring those running for Mayor and City Council seats. The event – which will include a meet-and-greet and a formal question and answer session led by a moderator – will provide candidates and incumbents the opportunity to share their vision for Decatur.

Candidates and incumbents for each race will have one minute to introduce themselves and make an opening statement. The moderator will then ask a series of questions submitted by Chamber members pertaining to their qualified race. They will conclude with a one minute closing statement. The purpose of this event is to inform the public while familiarizing them with the potential leaders of our community.

When: Monday, July 25. A candidate meet-and-greet will begin in the Sexton Lobby of the Princess at 5 p.m. The candidate forum will begin in the theater at 6 p.m.

Where: The Princess Theater Center for the Performing Arts, 112 Second Ave. NE, Decatur

Who: Mayoral and City Council candidates and incumbents are invited to participate. The event is free, open to the public and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

For Media: Please contact Grant Thompson to RSVP for the event.