With the November elections approaching, a number of candidate forums are planned in the coming weeks in our area.
Next Tuesday, October 6th, a candidate forum in Buffalo will feature the candidates for mayor and city council. Mayor Steve Downer is un-opposed for re-election, while Councilmembers Brad Dahl and Erin Walsh are running for re-election, and Jenny Stuhr is seeking a first term on the council. The Buffalo candidate forum will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the Buffalo City Center.
October 8th, the candidates in State Senate District 29 will participate in a Meet the Candidates event in Delano. Republican incumbent Michael Holmstrom is challenged by DFL’er Louis McNutt. The forum is planned for Thursday, October 8th at 6:30 PM at the Delano City Hall. Delano will also host a Meet the Candidates event on Wednesday, October 18th when the candidates for Wright County Sheriff, Matt Treichler and Rob Mossman will discuss issues. That forum is also scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Delano City Hall.
Later in the month, a candidate forum in Monticello will feature candidates for the Monticello school board, city council, mayor, and Wright County Sheriff. The Monticello forum is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st from 5 to 9 PM in the Mississippi Room at the Monticello Community Center.
Check with officials in other communities in our area for details on other forums that may be held prior to the November 3rd general elections.
