Meet the local candidates seeking your support in the upcoming Federal Election in the Kootenay-Columbia riding.

Proudly hosted by JCI Kootenay, this event is an opportunity for all Cranbrook and surrounding area residents to engage in and discuss important political issues that concern our community while getting to know the local candidates. The forum is open to the public and will run from 7-9 p.m. at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on Tuesday, October 6.

In the 2011 Federal election, Cranbrook’s voter turnout was sadly only 33%. JCI is striving to increase voter participation with the All-Candidates Forum by making it easier for the public to get to know the candidates. Candidates will be asked a short set of structured questions followed by questions from the audience. Attendees will have the opportunity to anonymously submit their questions at the event.

Attending the forum will be Bill Green for the Green Party, Don Johnston for the Liberals, Wayne Stetski for the NDP and David Wilks for the Conservatives.

JCI will ask as many questions as the time permits. David D. Hull, executive director of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce,  will be the moderator for the event.

JCI is encouraging all Cranbrook and surrounding area residents to attend the forum and to bring their questions to Key City Theatre at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6.

For more information about the event, contact: [email protected].

The federal election takes place Oct. 19.

JCI Kootenay is a non-partisan, membership-based non-profit organization comprised of members aged 19-40 who live and work in the East Kootenay. Our members believe in the importance of creating positive change within our communities and the world. For more information, visit: www.jcikootenay.com.

JCI Kootenay

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