Manistee County & City Council Candidates' Forum 2024

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Name: Manistee County & City Council Candidates' Forum 2024
Date: September 12, 2024
Time: 4:15 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

UPDATE: At this time, the forum has filled up its limited seating! Individuals interested in RSVPing for the forum may still do so, but will be put on a waiting list; we will contact you if a spot becomes available. Please know that the forum is being recorded and will be shared with the public soon after the forum date.

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our nonpartisan Candidate Forum for the contested State Representative, County Commissioner and City Council seats, to explore candidates' stances on policies and issues that impact the business community. 

 

This forum is free to attend, but requires an RSVP due to limited seating. The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to creating an environment conducive to civility. Forum attendees are expected to align with these values and are appreciated for respectfully participating in conversations relevant to the future of Manistee County.

 

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Location: WSCC Downtown Manistee Center, 400 River Street, Manistee MI
We have confirmation that the following contested candidates will be in attendance:

State Representative Forum

102nd District

Representative Curt VanderWall

Challenger Kathy Pelleran-Mahoney
 

County Commissioner Forum

District 2

Commissioner Richard Schmidt

Challenger Alin Kuuttila

 

District 7

Shayne Machen

Nate Markham
 

City Council Forum

1st District

Julia Raddatz

Thad Taylor

 

3rd District

Councilmember Cindy Lundberg*

Challenger Liz Laskey

 

5th District

Councilmember Seth Pratt

Challenger Kay Keck

 

7th District

David Blair

Lani Rozga*

 

*Cindy Lundberg and Lani Rozga have confirmed to attend the City Council Forum remotely over Zoom and will not be physically present at the forum.

Location:
West Shore Community College - Manistee Center 
400 River Street
Manistee, MI 49660
Date/Time Information:

4:15 - 5:00 PM: Meet & Greet: Enjoy light refreshments, provided by NuVu Fuels (Manistee), with the opportunity to converse and mingle with contested and uncontested candidates.

 

5:00 to 8:30 PM: Candidate Forum: The program will be divided into three forums in the following order: contested State Representative (102nd District) candidates; contested County Commissioner candidates; contested City Council candidates.

Contact Information:
Carmen Kott
Fees/Admission:
Complimentary, RSVP required
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