Candidate forums provide opportunities for those seeking elected positions to speak to the voters and to answer questions on issues and positions.
The Blue Springs Business Association hosted a candidate forum at Clancy’s last week, the first of several organizations to host such an event. Each City Council candidate and the two Board of Education candidates had the opportunity to speak regarding their goals to serve our community. I found the predominantly positive outlook among the candidates encouraging. I have a tremendous amount of respect for those who seek to serve their community, and I understand the commitment and dedication that campaigning involves.
We each have the opportunity and responsibility to influence the direction of our city through those we select to represent us. Blue Springs has three districts; each elects two councilmen on alternating years for three-year terms. District 1 includes the northern section of the city, District 2 covers the central part of the city, and District 3 covers everything south of District 2. To determine exactly which district you live in, go to http://bit.ly/bsccmap for a map.
Each district will be electing one council person on April 6. Take the time to learn about the candidates and their positions on various issues facing our city.:
District 1
Dale Carter – www.ElectDaleCarter.com
James May – www.ElectJamesMay.com
District 2
Sissy Reed – www.SissyReed.com
Chris Lievsay – www.VoteChrisLievsay.com
District 3
Grant Bowerman – www.GrantBowerman.com
Michael W Freeman – www.MichaelWFreeman.com
Review the information on each candidate’s Web site, and contact them if you have additional questions. Talk to them about what is important to you and how you would like them to represent you. Voting is a sacred responsibility. Vote for the candidate you believe will best serve our city.
On Thursday, the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a lunch-hour forum at Adams Pointe Conference Center. Call 816-229-8558 to make reservations. The Eastern Jackson County Builders and Developers Association forum is also Thursday at the Blue Springs Country Club. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. with a dinner for $15 served at 7 p.m. The program follows dinner, during which the candidates will introduce themselves and answer questions from the audience.
Louis L’Amour said “To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.” April 6, vote!