The first in a series of general election forums will take place in Birch Bay next month. Here’s a look:
Where: Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road, located at the northeast corner of Bay and Blaine/SR-548 roads.
When: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9
Who: U.S. representative candidate Jeffrey Beeler (R); District 42 state senator candidates Doug Ericksen (R) and Pinky Vargas (D); District 42 state representative, position 1 candidates Justin Boneau (D) and Luanne Van Werven (R); District 42 state representative, position 2 candidates Sharon Shewmake (D) and Vincent Buys (R); Whatcom County prosecuting attorney candidates Eric Richey (D) and James Erb (D); Whatcom County Council at-large candidates Carol Frazey and Mike Peetoom; and Public Utility District (PUD) 1 candidate Paul Kenner.
Format: Terry Terry will moderate the discussion. The public can submit questions to event organizer Kathy Berg at chairkathy@birchbayinfo.org or at the event.
The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County will host the following forums:
Where: Whatcom County Council chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham
When: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.
Who: Various community stakeholders will discuss Initiative-940, concerning training/deadly force; Initiative-1631, concerning a carbon emissions fee; Intiative-1634, concerning a prohibition on local grocery taxes; Initiative-1639, concerning changes to gun ownership and purchase; and the Bellingham Home Fund Levy.
Format: Pro and con debates.
Where: Whatcom County Council chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Who: Candidates running for Washington State Court of Appeals, Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney, Whatcom County Council at-large and PUD commissioner.
Format: Question and answer.
Where: 5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Ferndale.
When: 9:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 20.
Who: District 42 representative positions 1 and 2, District 42 state senator and 1st congressional district candidates.
Format: Question and answer.
For more info about League of Women Voters’ forums, contact Helen Campbell at 360/927-2074 or hhcampbell@comcast.net.
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