Where are the "All Candidate Forums"? We do have an election coming up in a couple of weeks and I have not found a forum that was set up for the general public. Seems the forums I have heard about are more geared towards specific groups like Rotary, UNBC, Construction Association. I am neither of these. There are so many new faces on the list of councillors, how are we suppose to get to know them? I have no intention making my decision based on prepared articles in the newspaper or listening to canned speeches on TV. I want to see each of them in action. I want to see how they handle themselves. For the first time in my adult life, I don't feel like voting. I am not about to guess who I think is the right person, I want to make an informed decision and our City should make sure that the general public is given every opportunity to see and hear all candidates.
Sharon Lemp
Prince George
Editor's Note: There are two more open to the public next week. Candi-Dating goes at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Prince George Public Library, allowing individuals to have two minutes of one-on-one time with each candidate using a "speed dating" format, numbers permitting. The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for council candidates on Thursday at 7 p.m. at CNC.
