The public is invited to attend the forums in person or to watch them on government access channel CVTV or cvtv.org
VANCOUVER – The League of Women Voters of Clark County has scheduled three candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.
Candidates for Camas and Washougal city councils and the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission will participate in a forum on Sept. 6 at the Camas Public Library.
On Sept. 24, candidates for Vancouver mayor and Vancouver City Council, Positions 1 and 2, will answer questions at the Vancouver Community Library.
An Oct. 10 forum at the Vancouver library will feature those running for Vancouver and Evergreen school boards, Clark Regional Wastewater District Commission, and Vancouver City Council, Position 3.
The public is invited to attend the forums in person or watch them on government access channel CVTV or at cvtv.org.
The nonpartisan League of Women Voters was founded by leaders of the women’s suffrage movement in 1920. For 105 years, the League has worked to empower voters and defend democracy.
Forum Details
Sept. 6, 12–2 p.m.
Camas Public Library, Community Room, 625 NE Fourth Ave.
- Port of Camas-Washougal Commission, District 1
- Camas City Council, Ward 3, Position 2
- Camas City Council, Ward 1, Position 2
- Washougal City Council, Position 6
Sept. 24, 5–7 p.m.
Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St.
- Vancouver Mayor
- Vancouver City Council, Position 1
- Vancouver City Council, Position 2
Friday, Oct. 10, 5–7:30 p.m.
Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St.
- Vancouver School District Director, Position 3
- Evergreen School District Director, District 1
- Evergreen School District Director, District 5
- Clark Regional Wastewater District Commissioner, Position 1
- Vancouver City Council, Position 3
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