Ann Arbor City Council candidates competing in the November general election will share their ideas about city issues as part of a series of forums being held next month.
The League of Women Voters in Ann Arbor is hosting the forums, which will be broadcast live from the Community Television Network studios at 2805 South Industrial Highway.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
- 7-7:40 p.m. — Ward 3
- 8-8:40 p.m. — Ward 5
Wednesday, Oct. 2
- 7-7:45 p.m. — Ward 1
- 8-8:45 p.m. — Ward 2
The forums will be rebroadcast regularly until the day before the election. They can also be viewed on the CTN website.
Members of the public can submit questions to candidates via lwv.ann.arbor.area@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting questions is 5 p.m. Sept. 27.
The 1st Ward race pits Democratic incumbent Sabra Briere against Independent challenger Jeff Hayner. A second Independent challenger, Jaclyn Vresics, has dropped out of the race.
The 2nd Ward race pits Independent incumbent Jane Lumm against two challengers — Democrat Kirk Westphal and Independent Conrad Brown, a member of the Mixed Use Party.
The 3rd Ward race pits Democratic incumbent Stephen Kunselman against Independent challenger Sam DeVarti, another member of the Mixed Use Party.
The 5th Ward race pits Democratic incumbent Mike Anglin against write-in challenger Tom Partridge.
In the 4th Ward, Jack Eaton, who defeated incumbent Marcia Higgins in the Democratic primary in August, is unopposed.
To see what else is on the Nov. 5 ballot in Ann Arbor and elsewhere in Washtenaw County, visit the county's elections website.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influence public policy through education and advocacy.
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