NAPPANEE - ACT Nappanee-Wakarusa, a local citizens group, will present an open-to-the-public candidates forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 159 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee.
Eight Democratic candidates for local, state and national offices will present their platforms and credentials for holding office and answer audience questions. he event is free.
Tom McDermott, candidate for U.S. Senate, will speak first, followed by Paul Steury, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (District 2). Candidates for state offices on the podium are Camden Chaffee, Indiana House of Representatives (District 21), and Mindy Fountain, candidate for Indiana State Senate (District 11).
For the first time in more than 10 years, Democratic candidates are on the local Nappanee and Wakarusa ballots for township advisory board offices. Presenting their views on the importance of this public service are candidates Charlie Burkley (Locke Township), Tessa Parshall (Olive Township) and the father-and-son duo of Ryan McBride and Alexander McBride (Harrison Township).
Ample free parking is available across the street from 159 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee.
For more information, email ACTNappaneeWakarusa@gmail.com or call 574-221-0364.
