The event will be held Thursday, June 20, from 6-9 p.m.
Ken Vance, editor
Clark County Today
With three weeks remaining prior to the event, only 80 tickets remain for the Patriots United Candidate Forum to be held at the Black Pearl on the Columbia in Washougal. The event will be held Thursday, June 20, from 6-9 p.m.
“We are in a very important Election Year and it’s more important than ever that we understand the value of our Vote, encourage others to Vote, and we make informed decisions,’’ read a statement from Patriots United. “We welcome you to join us at our Candidate Forum where you will be able to hear directly from candidates that want to accurately represent your majority voice.’’
The candidates will be answering questions in a panel format that have come from Clark County, the 3rd Congressional District, and Washington state citizens.
“If you have a tough question for a candidate it’s the opportunity to look them in the eye and ask them directly,’’ the Patriots United statement read.
To purchase tickets, go to Patriots United.
Confirmed candidates for the event include:
Semi Bird, governor
Joe Kent, 3rd Congressional District
Judge Dave Larson, state supreme court
Pete Serrano, attorney general
Dale Whitaker, secretary of state
Sue Pederson, commissioner of public lands
David Olson, OSPI
Hannah Joy, 17th Legislative District
Brad Benton, 18th Legislative District
John Ley, 18th Legislative District
Lucia Worthington, 49th Legislative District
Chuck Keplar, District 3 Clark County Council
Peter Cutile, District 4 Clark County Council
Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Black Pearl on The Columbia, 56 S 1st St., Washougal, WA 98671
*Arrive by 5:45 p.m. for best parking
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