Citizens will have several opportunities over the next two weeks to pose questions and hear candidates in the Nov. 19 elections for Squamish mayor and council, school trustee and regional district board positions offer up their views on the important issues facing the Squamish region over the next three years.
The first such forum is set to focus on issues surrounding the arts and culture. Organized by the Squamish Arts Council (SAC), it's set to take place on Wednesday (Nov. 2) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the SAC building in Pavilion Park. Candidates for Squamish mayor and council have been invited to take part.
A second forum for those seeking election to Squamish mayor's and councillors' posts, as well as those vying for two Squamish seats on the Sea to Sky School District board, is set for Monday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre multi-purpose room. Trustee candidates are scheduled to take the stage from 6 to 6:30, mayoral hopefuls from 6:30 to 7:30 and Squamish council candidates from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The forum, to be moderated by Denise Imbeau, is sponsored by The Chief, MySquamish.com, the Squamish Chamber of Commerce and Squamish CAN.
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA) is hosting a forum focusing on recreation-related issues. The forum takes place at 7 p.m. at the Sea to Sky Hotel. Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing [email protected]
On Thursday, Nov. 10, a forum focusing on issues related to seniors is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Squamish Seniors Centre. Those who wish to attend are asked to please RSVP in advance by emailing [email protected](Editor's note: An earlier version of this story, and the print version, included an incorrect date for this forum. The Chief regrets the error.)
Finally, a candidates' forum for voters in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area D is planned on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Britannia Beach Community Centre. Five people are seeking the area's lone seat on the board. The forum is sponsored by the Britannia Beach and Furry Creek community associations.
For information about voting at advanced polls, please see District of Squamish and SLRD advertisements in this newspaper or visit the organizations' websites.
