Politics & Government
Candidates Political Forum Scheduled for June 14
Evening to include meeting on T-Splost, candidate meet and greet and political forum.
The Oconee Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate's political forum at the North Oconee High School performing arts auditorium on Thursday, June 14. The forum is scheduled to run from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Local radio newsman Tim Bryant of WGAU-AM/WNGC-FM/WXKT-FM will be moderating. Bryant is a veteran facilitator and is expected to keep the discussions moving and lively by asking his own questions as well as audience submitted questions.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. with an informational/educational meeting focusing on T-Splost. This portion of the evening will be hosted by Jim Dove of the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission. There will then be a meet and greet from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. During this time candidates will be allowed to distribute political material and attendees will be submitting written questions.
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The political forum will begin at 7 p.m. and follow the schedule listed below:
- Tax Commissioner, 7 p.m.
- State Representative, 7:10 p.m.
- Sheriff, 7:30 p.m.
- Board of Commissioners Post 1 and 4, 7:50 p.m.
- School Board Chairman, 8:10 p.m.
- County Commission Chairman, 8:30 p.m.