City Commission Candidate Forum Scheduled for March 28th
The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Business And Membership Committee will host a Candidate Forum for McPherson City Commission, Saturday, March 28th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 306 N. Main.
Candidate for City Commission are Mike Alkire (incumbent) and Larry Wiens. The format will consist of a three minute opening statement, which should focus on their reasons for seeking office and their experience and/or qualifications.
The candidates will then answer 2 prepared questions within a two minute time limit per question, which the candidates will have received these questions in advance. The format is question and answer as opposed to debate. Questions will be taken from the audience as they arrive and candidates will have an opportunity to answer them. The audience questions will be screened for duplication, legibility and suitability. Candidates will have one minute to address each audience question. The forum will be followed up with a one minute closing statement from each of the candidates.
Be an informed voter!