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DAYTON – The Dayton branch of the American Association of University Women will host a candidates forum on Wed., Oct. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Liberty Theater (344 E. Main, Dayton).

Candidates traditionally give five-minutes speeches followed by a moderated question-and-answer session. However, this year only one race is contested so the forum will allow more time to the two candidates for city council position #5, Kathy Berg and Kyle Anderson.

All other unopposed candidates in attendance will be presented on stage and available to answer questions from the audience. Candidates for positions for Columbia County Port District, Columbia County Hospital District, Dayton City Council, Dayton School District, and Columbia County Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3 have been invited to attend.

This is not a formal debate and audience questions will not be screened in advance. The forum will also include Lisa Caldwell, Director of Columbia County Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management and Columbia County Commissioner Norm Passmore, who will present information on local Proposition #1: Emergency Communication.

Refreshments will be provided following the forum to give candidates and citizens a chance to visit.