The forums will be aired on government access channel CVTV and links will be posted on cvtv.org
VANCOUVER – Candidates in seven Clark County races will participate in forums ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election. The forums, sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Clark County, will be aired on government access channel CVTV and links will be posted on cvtv.org.
The forums are open to the public. Here are the details:
Wed., June 26 – 6:30-8 p.m., Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C Street
- Legislative District 17, State Representative, Position 2
- County Councilor, District 4
Mon., July 1 – 5:30-8 p.m., Cowlitz-Clark Fire District, 21609 NE 72nd Avenue, Battle Ground
- Legislative District 18, State Senator
- Legislative District 18, State Representative, Position 2
- Clark Public Utilities Commissioner, Position 1
Tue., July 2 – 6:30-8 p.m., Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C Street
- Legislative District 49, State Representative, Position 2
- Clark County Councilor, District 3
The nonprofit League of Women Voters was founded by leaders of the women’s suffrage movement in 1920; for more than 100 years, the League has worked to empower voters and defend democracy.
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