Wichitans have opportunities to hear from mayoral candidates
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Several forums featuring candidates for Wichita mayor have been organized in the next few weeks in advance of the April 7 general election.
City Council member Jeff Longwell, who represents District 5 in west Wichita, and retired advertising executive Sam Williams advanced to the general election after Tuesday’s primary.
Here is a list of forums the general public can attend:
▪ March 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wichita Scottish Rite auditorium, 332 E. First St. The forum is sponsored by five health-related nonprofit organizations: the Health Alliance, Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita, Livable Communities Collaborative, the Medical Society of Sedgwick County and the Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care.
▪ March 15, 4 to 6 p.m. at Tabernacle Bible Church, 1817 N. Volutsia. Candidates have been invited by the Wichita Voter Empowerment 2015 Committee.
▪ March 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Bingo Casino, 2431 E. Mount Vernon. The forum is sponsored by the Mead Neighborhood Association.
On March 24, KWCH-12 will host a televised mayoral forum at 6:30 p.m.
Know of an upcoming forum not on this list? E-mail mriedl@wichitaeagle.com with information.
Reach Matt Riedl at 316-268-6660 or mriedl@wichitaeagle.com. Follow him on Twitter: @riedlmatt.
This story was originally published March 7, 2015 at 4:39 PM with the headline "Wichitans have opportunities to hear from mayoral candidates."