CHALMETTE, LA – With several key Parish elections on the Saturday, October 24, 2015, ballot, the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce will host a series of forums to give St. Bernard Parish residents the chance to learn more about the candidates running for office.
The forums are scheduled for Thursday, September 17, Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30.
The forums will be held from approximately 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on each of those evenings, with a confirmed timeline to follow final qualifications (times listed below are tentative and may change as candidates formally qualify to run).
The forums will be held at the St. Bernard Parish Council Chambers – 8201 West Judge Perez Dr., in Chalmette.
“We view this as a valuable opportunity for candidates to present their platforms to the public and for residents to get the information they need to make educated, informed decisions on Election Day,” said Stephen Reuther, CEO for the Chamber. “We don’t endorse or support any candidate, but we do want to make sure the community has the chance to determine whether candidates are qualified for a particular position, and whether they can handle those responsibilities and effectively address the concerns of their constituents.”
The three evenings of Forums will be moderated by professional, local news personalities. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Attendees are asked not to wear, distribute or display any colors, logos, signs, literature, etc. showing support for any candidate. The forums are designed to be neutral and fair, and the St. Bernard Chamber strives to keep a professional and respectful atmosphere at the event. Questions will not be taken from the audience. Candidates are encouraged to arrive early.
Thursday, September 17, 2015 Forum
6:00 p.m. Welcome
6:02 p.m. Introduction / Rules
6:05 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Council District A
6:30 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Council District B
6:45 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Council District C
7:20 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Council District D
7:55 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Council District E
8:05 p.m. Closing Comments and Thank You
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Forum
6:00 p.m. Welcome
6:02 p.m. Introduction / Rules
6:05 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Council At-Large East
6:55 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Council At-Large West
7:30 p.m. Louisiana House of Representatives District 103
8:05 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Assessor
8:20 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court
8:35 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Sheriff
8:50 p.m. Closing Comments and Thank You
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Forum
6:00 p.m. Welcome
6:02 p.m. Introduction / Rules
6:05 p.m. Louisiana State Senate District 1
6:30 p.m. Louisiana State Senate District 3
7:00 p.m. St. Bernard Parish President
8:15 p.m. Closing Comments and Thank You
